Historical and Archaeological Sites
This collection spans the diverse history of the Serra da Estrela region, from prehistoric megaliths like Orca do Tanque to the Roman and medieval paving of Calçada dos Galhardos. Explore the defensive architecture of the Castles of Linhares and Folgosinho, and discover early medieval life through numerous rock-cut anthropomorphic necropolises. The list also highlights the social history of the region, including the medieval forum of Linhares and the Manueline pillory in Melo.
A Castle of Linhares
The Castle of Linhares is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Linhares, municipality of Celorico da Beira, in the Portuguese district…
B Castelo de Folgosinho
Small medieval fortification situated on a quartz ridge, offering panoramic views over the Mondego valley.
Casa da Fortaleza
Historic stone residence located within the medieval village of Linhares da Beira.
Fórum
Medieval outdoor assembly site featuring a stone table where the local council once held administrative meetings.
Casa do Judeu
Historic house in Linhares with architectural details indicating the presence of the town's former Jewish community.
F Pelourinho de Melo
16th-century Manueline stone pillory symbolizing the town's historical administrative and judicial independence.
Necrópole do Casal das Pias
Early medieval burial site consisting of anthropomorphic graves carved directly into the granite bedrock.
Necrópole da Tapada dos Mouros
Archaeological site featuring rock-cut tombs dating back to the medieval period.
Necrópole da Tapada do Anjo
Medieval necropolis with anthropomorphic graves hollowed out of the natural rock surfaces.
Moinho do Bujo
Traditional stone water mill used for grinding grain, reflecting the region's rural industrial heritage.
Orca do Tanque
Prehistoric megalithic monument consisting of a dolmen burial chamber.
Paço de Melo
Ruins of a 14th-century manor house showcasing Gothic architectural remains of the Lords of Melo.
Calçada dos Galhardos
Ancient paved road of Roman or medieval origin used for transit through the mountain landscape.
Igreja da Misericórdia
16th-century church featuring a simple Renaissance facade, belonging to the local Misericórdia brotherhood.
Castro de Baixo
Archaeological remains of a fortified proto-historic hillfort settlement.
Prazo
Archaeological site containing remains of Roman occupation and subsequent medieval structures.
Fábrica abandonada
Ruins
Barragem do Pateiro
Dam
Sepulturas antropomórficas de la Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Soito
Group of medieval anthropomorphic tombs carved into the rock near the Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Soito.
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