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Paiol da Fortaleza de Valença
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Largo do Bom Jesus - Campo de Marte
4930-685, Valença
The building of the Armory is one of the most important architectural elements of the fortress of Valença and was built at the beginning of the 20th century. XVIII. is the only architectural testimony from a wide range of military buildings that once existed in the southern part of the Valencian fortification. The Magazine consists of two vaulted rooms, enshrined by large walls.
Igreja Paroquial de Silva / Igreja de Santa Maria
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Avenida da Fundação de Santa Maria de Silva
4930-536, Cruzeiro
Church of Baroque architecture of longitudinal plant and ship only. Has Bell Tower with great height in relation to the Church and a large churchyard, with decorated portal.
Homenagem aos Combatentes da Primeira Grande Guerra
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Largo do Bom Jesus - Campo de Marte
4930-685, Valença
Is one of the few monuments depicting the dead in World War I of the thirties of the twentieth century with human figure, and above all with the representation of the winged goddess Nikê of victory.
Fonte de São Sebastião
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Avenida dos Bombeiros Voluntários
4930-593, Valença
Mannerist source of backrest, probably built by military engineers and therefore of great stylistic sobriety and simplicity. The 18th and 19th century documentation does not state the source with the designation by which it is now known, or referred to on this site. Thus, it is likely that is located elsewhere and has been transferred to the current location during during the 20th century.
Marco Miliário de Valença
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Rua Doutor José Maria Rodrigues
4930-718, Valença
Marks 42 miles away from Braga to Tui and was built by the Emperor Claudius, also serving of pelourinho.
Passos da Via Sacra de Valença
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Largo Doutor José Augusto Vieira
4930-729, Valença
Group of four steps from Via Sacra late-Baroque style, of similar structure, type, rectangular plant oratorios. Are within the fortification of Valença.
Igreja e Convento de Nossa Senhora do Mosteiró
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Estrada de Gondim
4930-101, Gondim
14th-century Church, with great importance at the level of the architecture in the region in Minho.
Igreja de Santo Estêvão
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Rua Doutor José Maria Rodrigues
4930-718, Valença
Church located within the fortress of Valença, neoclassic and longitudinal plan of 3 ships and 3 bays, separated by vigorous square pillars. The main façade is characterized by sharp upright, with ships of great height.
Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia de Valença
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Largo Visconde da Guaratiba
4930-701, Valença
19TH century neoclassical building characterized by the main façade, which presents a rich schema changes from game spans. Currently works as a nursing home and headquarters of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Valença.
Antigo Edifício da Assembleia Valenciana
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Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 127-133
4930-733, Valença
Nineteenth century residential home located in the intramuros core of Valença. The architecture is classic and simple, being remarkable the difference in treatment of facades and spans between the main façade and the side. In the interior, especially the neoclassical staircase and the small room of spectacles with Downstage and the ticket office in the hallway.