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Heritage in Portugal
Padrão da Independência
- heritage
Parque José Guilherme
4580, Paredes
A column that celebrates the several stages of Portugal's independence by showing the nation's symbols on each of its sides. The main column is topped by a Christ's cross.
Ponte de Alvre
- heritage
Rua Central de Alvre
4585, Lugar de Alvre
A bridge with several arches supported by cement that spoil the monument.
Palacete de José António Martins
- heritage
Coelhosa
3730-049, Coelhosa
This is the Villa where the daycare and kindergarten at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vale de Cambra. Presents civil architecture, eclectic romantic taste. Has decorated stucco ceilings inside.
Quinta da Naia
- heritage
Marecos
4560, Marecos
An old farm with a manor, a chapel and a stone crucifix.
Casa da Cividade de Recezinhos
- heritage
Avenida de Recezinhos, 2738
4560, Recezinhos (São Martinho)
A private house with a garden and agricultural fields.
Casa do Gaiato
- heritage
Paço de Sousa
4570-373, Paço de Sousa
A set of relevant buildings, namely the main house, the workshops and the chapel. The buildings are surrounded by very well taken care of gardens.
Casa da Torre
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Praça Carlos Pereira Soares
4575, Cabeça Santa
Granite Tower with clock on one side and bells.
Casa do Souto
- heritage
Rua António Augusto Pereira do Lago
4560, Guilhufe
A large house, old looking but recovred, private, interesting only for its exterior.
Castro de Monte Mozinho
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Galegos
4560-122, Galegos
Located about 8 km away from Penafiel, this is one of the celtic villages of the parish, named Citânia do Monte Mozinho, probably the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. It occupies a high part of the mountain, at an altitude of 408 metres. From there one can view the Marão Mountain (to the East) and the Montemuro Mountain (to the South). Elísio Ferreira started the excavations in 1943. In 1974, after a 20 years interval, they restarted and the findings are to be seen in the Municipal Museum of Penafiel. The findings confirm that there was a roman time occupation, …
Quinta de Segade
- heritage
Rua da Vila Irene, 85 - Bustelo
4560-042, Santa Marta
A house built in the 40s (during the war) by 400 families that worked here so they could find food in a hunger time. The farm has a wine cellar, fields (vineyards), water mills. It has also a chapel and a restaurant.