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Museu de Arte Sacra de Velas
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Rua da Matriz - Igreja Matriz de Velas
9800-527, Velas
This museum displays a vast collection of sacred images and silver objects.

Igreja Matriz de Velas / Igreja de São Jorge
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Largo Conselheiro Doutor João Pereira
9800-527, Velas
Church built by will of Infante D. Henrique in 1460. Inside, a collection of sacred art from the 17th and 18th centuries stands out.

Portão do Mar
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Rua Conselheiro Doutor José Pereira
9800-536, Velas
This gate is one of the few remains of the old fortress, built in the 18th century to defend the town from pirates. It was built between 1797 and 1799 by Matias de Avelar. The upper part of the gate features the coat of arms with the royal arms of Portugal.

Fajã das Almas
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Fajã das Almas
9800-021, Velas
São Jorge Island is also known as the "Island of Fajãs" due to the massive presence of these fertile spots, dotted with the occasional white house dotting the landscape. Fajã das Almas, also known as Fajã do Calhau, is another of these rare beauties, well worth a careful visit. Don't miss the Chapels of Nossa Senhora das Almas and Santo Cristo, the harbor, and the swimming area.

Fajã do Ouvidor
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Fajã do Ouvidor
9800-104, Velas
Also known as Fajã do Porto, the site has about 30 old houses and a road accessible by car. It boasts a chapel honoring Our Lady of Sorrows and numerous streams. It is also known for its natural pools for bathing and the caves on its coast, caused by sea erosion.

Núcleo Intra-muros da Praça de Valença
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Fortaleza de Valença
4930-619, Valença
Urban settlement within the fortifications of Valença. The inner-walled core, without a castle, is completely surrounded by the stepped defensive belt, largely preserving the terrace covered in low vegetation and shrubs.
Necrópole Medieval do Adro Velho
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Adro Velho
4930-271, Verdoejo
Necropolis located near Verdoejo, among a thick forest of pine and oak trees.

Núcleo Museológico Municipal de Valença
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Rua Mouzinho de Alburquerque
4930-734, Valença
The former jail and "Domus Municipalis," one of the oldest and most emblematic buildings in Praça-Forte, now houses memories of the most significant moments in Valença's history. The archaeological remains, a glimpse into the medieval fortification, and the military heyday of Praça-Forte in the 18th century are the highlights of this center.
Torre de Silva
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EM512
4930-482, São Julião
A tower of medieval and seventeenth-century military architecture, it is one of the oldest stately towers. Its original main entrance was through the broken arch on the second floor, with the main façade later being moved to the opposite side. Above this façade is the coat of arms of the Counts of Pliégue.

Capela do Bom Jesus
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Travessa do Bom Jesus, 14
4930-752, Valença
Baroque chapel with Rococo elements, with a longitudinal plan, consisting of a single nave and a chancel. The project was designed by military engineer Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos.
