Arcos de Valdevez
Tourist Office, Rua Prof. Dr. Mário Júlio Almeida Costa, Arcos de Valdevez 4970
Phone: +351 256 510 260 - Fax: +351 258 510 269
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Beside the River Vez, and 5 km north of Parco da Barca, is the town of Arcos de Valdevez, inhabited since prehistoric times as is evidenced by the archaeological finds at the Mezio Megalithic Centre (see separate entry). The church of Nossa Senhora da Lapa, built in 1767 by André Soares, is an impressive Baroque showpiece with an oval exterior and octagonal interior. The town also has a 16th century pillory. Nearby is the Torre de Aguiã an 18th century manor house incorporating a medieval tower and also the old Torre de Grade or Torre de Faro with a later building attached
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