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Estátua Doutor Leão de Meirelles
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Praça Doutor Luís
4590, Paços de Ferreira
A statue that is a tribute to a main character of Paços de Ferreira. The republican (meaning pro-republic and against monarchy) doctor Leão de Meireles was a most influential figure in the parish after the Republic was declared. He was an administrator of the parish, president of the Town Hall, a deputee and a senator. This statue was inaugurated in March 1924.
Homenagem à Força Aérea Portuguesa
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Rotunda da Esquadra 12
4590, Paços de Ferreira
A statue that was inaugurated on May 20, 2004.
Monumento ao Móvel
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Praça da República
4590, Paços de Ferreira
A sculpture by Master José Rodrigues, inaugurated on May 20, 1997, together with the building of the "Paços do Concelho". A tribute to all those who helped in making Paços de Ferreira the "Furniture Capital". It has symbolic elements of furniture industry working people in hommage to their work and effort.
Estátua de Cristo Rei
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Rua de Pilar
4595, Penamaior
This monument is the Penamaior parish ex-libris. The Cristo Rei (Christ King) is a granite statue built at the beginning of the 1940s. The 1942 tempest destroyed it and it later rebuilt. One can still find vestiges of the first construction.
Cruzeiro de Modelos
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Largo do Cruzeiro
4590, Modelos
A 4 metres tall crucifix, with a square base that the inscription "MODELOS 30-7-1911". It stands on 3 steps.
Moinhos de Água da Rua dos Moinhos
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Rua dos Moinhos
4595, Frazão
Water mill above th river. It has a pedestrian wooden bridge from where one can watch the river and the mill working.
Ponte Joanina
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Rua Ponte Joanina
4590, Carvalhosa
A bridsge over the Carcalhosa river. It dates back to the 18th century and it was built during the reign of Dom João V. Built in stone and in the roman style, it has only one circular arch and a rectangular opening in its lowest part so as to let the waters flow.
Estátua de São João Baptista
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Rua do Memorial
4575, Alpendorada e Matos
Statue of Saint John the Baptist, situated in the Centre of a roundabout garden.
Relógio de Sol do Largo Nossa Senhora de Fátima
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Largo Nossa Senhora de Fátima
4630, Freixo
Sundial which is situated at Largo Nossa Senhora de Fátima.
Pelourinho de Magrelos
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Rua Nossa Senhora de Fátima
4625, Magrelos
Cruise with very simple lines, based on square base.