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Heritage in Portugal
Fonte de Presa
- heritage
Rua do Canto
3070, Presa
Fountain decorated with glazed tiles, dating from 1942.
Estátua do Infante D. Pedro
- heritage
Avenida 25 de Abril
3070, Mira
Statue of Infante d. Pedro, who was born in Lisbon in 1392, and died at the battle of Alfarrobeira in 1449.
Estátua da Mãe Gandaresa
- heritage
Rua Padre São Miguel
3070, Seixo
Statue of homage to Mother Gandaresa.
Forte Nossa Senhora das Neves / Castelo de Matosinhos
- heritage
Largo do Castelo
4450, Leça da Palmeira
This 17th century building is shaped like a four-pointed star, each protected by guardhouses. The vestiges of this defensive fort can be seen on Avenida Doutor Antunes Guimarães, Rampa do Castelo and Rua de Santa Catarina. It began to be built in 1638, but in 1655 it was still not completed. In 1832, during the civil war, it underwent some modifications and, in the 20th century, it was handed over to the Captaincy of the Port of Leixões, which carried out works to house its staff there.
Fontenário de Vilarinho
- heritage
Vilarinho
3200, Vilarinho
Source worked with many details. Emphasis on the spout, which comes out from the mouth of a figure carved into the rock.