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Churches in Tarouca

Igreja da Misericórdia - Church of Mercy

Opposite the [poi = 151271] Church of San Pedro [/ poi] and [poi = 151266] Pelourinho [/ poi] of Tarouca, you can find this small

Historical Monuments in Tarouca

Cruceiro

If you're going up Alexandre Taveira stree, a little ways past the City Hall building [poi = 151255] [/ poi], you'll come to a fai

Rivers in Tarouca

Varosela River

The Tarouca concello can be found in the high Douro region and it's bathed in the Varosa River, which is a tributary of the 45 kil

Historical Monuments in Tarouca

Tarouca Bridge

Following the Route of the Cistercian Vineyards I left Tarouca in the direction of Dalvares. Before completely leaving the city I

Viewpoints in Tarouca

Miradouro Morro de Alcácima

In the upper area of the city, on the hill just in front of the [poi = 151255] Town Hall [/ poi], is where you'll find the Morro

Nature Reserves in Tarouca

Alcácima Park

This beautiful park is located about 2 km from the old town, on the hill called Morro de Alcácima, site of the first settlement in

Churches in Tarouca

Alcácima Hermitage

At the beautiful top of the Alcácima hill, next to [poi = 151553] the gazebo [/ poi] is where I found this little chapel that was

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

São João Romanesque Bridge

When entering the town of São João de TAROUCA from the EN 329, in the deepest part of the valley and surrounded by vineyards, you

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

Count of Barcelos Tomb

In the nave of the Gospel, next to the door leading to the sacristy of the Church of the Cistercian monastery of San Juan de TAROU

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

Sacristy ( São João Church)

At the foot of the tomb of the Count of Barcelos you can find the door leading to the sacristy of the Church of the Cistercian mon

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Salzedas Fountain

One of the things that struck me from the small town of Salzedas is the presence of several public sources distributed over differ

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Pelourinho of Salzedas

In Portugal it is very common to see "pelourinhos" or picks (many are declared Property of Public Interest), especially in rural a

Neighborhoods in Salzedas

The Jewish Quarter

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One of the places not to be missed in Salzedas (apart from visiting its Monastery) , is a walk in the upper area of the old town

Villages in Salzedas

Salzedas

Salzedas is a freguesía belonging to concello of TAROUCA (10 km away), located at the bottom of a narrow valley, on the right bank

Churches in Ucanha

Church Matrix of Ucanha

The church is almost next door to the Casa Natal de Leite de Vasconcelos, in the square of the same name. It is the mother church

Rivers in Ucanha

River Varosa

Varosa River is a tributary of the Duero. Its origin is in concello in Moimenta da Beira, in the mountains of Leomil. Along its

Tourist Information in Ucanha

Information and Ucanha Tourism Office

Ucanha's tourist information office is located on the street that leads directly to the fortified bridge. It looks like a small wo

Historical Monuments in Ucanha

Jose Leite de Vasconcelos Birthplace

On the street that goes directly to the [poi = 151951] Church [/ poi] is the birthplace of José Leite de Vasconcelos. It is easil

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