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Discovering
Castro Daire
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Discovering Castro Daire
Project carried out by teachers and pupils of Escola Secundria de Castro Daireinvolved in the Comenius Project: Lets get to know each other through photography
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Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 5Location ............................................................................................................................. 6Parishes ..............................................................................................................................7Monuments ........................................................................................................................ 8Places of interest ..............................................................................................................12
Municipal Library and Cultural Centre ................................................................... 12Mes ............................................................................................................................ 13Carvalhal thermal spa .................................................................................................. 14Moura Morta ...............................................................................................................15Ermida ......................................................................................................................... 16
Water mills in Rosso ..................................................................................................17River Paiva .................................................................................................................. 18
Handicraft ........................................................................................................................ 19Nature runs free in Castro Daire ...................................................................................... 20Gastronomy ..................................................................................................................... 21
Where to eat ................................................................................................................21Places to stay ................................................................................................................... 23
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Location
Castro Daire is a small town in the central part of Portugal set high up between Viseuand Lamego, clingingto a slope of the Montemuro Mountain. Its total area is 379.1 km andthere are about 16,846 inhabitants.
The name Castro Daire comes from an old fort that was on the highest part of this place.
The municipality is composed of twenty-two parishes and is located in the district of
Viseu.
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Monuments
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Church of Castro Daire
Castro Daire has one of the mostinteresting churches in Portugal. It beganto be built in the late XVII, early XVIII
century and the dominating artisticstyles are the Baroque and the Rococo.The main facade of the churchand the tower bell were built inthe Neo-classical style (XIXcentury).
Chapel of Calvrio
The date of construction of this chapel isunknown. However, it is known due tohistorical documents that the Chapel ofCalvrio has existed in the XVIcentury, hence, it is probably one of theoldest chapels in this town.Over the years thisplace remainedstrongly connected to water. Here youcan find several fountains and a green
park where you will be able to enjoy oneof the most beautiful views over thetown and the Montemuro Mountain.
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Pillory in Castro Daire place ofpublic punishment
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Carrancass Square and St. Barbaras
Chapel - built in 1776 by D. Manuel deVasconcelos Pereira
Casa da Cerca -built in 1776 by D. Manuel de Vasconcelos Pereira, Bishop of Lamego, as hisresidence. It is situated next to the current public garden of Castro Daire.
Part of it is a museum where you can admire a collection of objects related to the ethnography of the
region ( cycle of flax and wool, agricultural implements, basketry and pottery), costumes andarchaeology.
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Pedrinha Bridge Roman bridgeover the River PaivaIt was used during the Roman period as a garrison. Recent
discoveries state that this bridge was built during the
governorship of Julius Caesar.
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Carvalhal thermal spa
The Carvalhal thermal spa at the parish of Mamouros, offers good services to visitors.Its waters are used to treat different kinds of health problems such as dermatological
diseases and many others. It is equipped with a modern bathhouse, pool, tennis courtand picnic area. Accommodation is possible in a hotel, hostel or on the camping park.
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Moura Morta
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Cama da Moura - Moorish Bed
Story about the Moorish Bed:Little is known about this monument butwhat the legend says is that she slept inhere.
A Roman Bridge
This church is more than 300 years old. It is the placewhere Christians meet to do their prayers.
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Ermida
On the beautiful valley of the river Paiva you can find a Romanesque church(Ermida) from the end of the 12th century (1173) located on the western slope of the
Montemuro mountain at about six kilometres from Castro Daire. It is also known as theTemple of Acronyms because of the many symbols carved on the stones that make upthis monument. It is thought that these symbols are trademarks of the craftsmenworking on the building of the temple, serving as a method of controlling the work ofeach mason. Since 1916 this church is considered a national monument and it is worthto pay a visit.
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Exterior view
Water mills in Rosso
They were built over 100 years ago in the village of Rosso on the slopes of theMontemuro Mountain and used by people of the village for the processing of corn and
rye flour, which were fundamental in their diet.Each family had only a day for their use which was an inherited right. Although less
frequently this custom still persists in some families.The material used in the construction of these mills is mainly granite which can befound abundantly in the region.Water falls through the cube and moves the wheels that grind the grain.
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Bucolic landcape invites to a visit
Door and rotation of the mill
Watercourse which supplies the mill
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River Paiva
This river has been considered theless polluted river in Europe. It is a habitatfor many species of animals, such as trout,dace and eel.
Not only is it used as habitat, but alsoas a way of spending some time withextreme sports.The majority of local people and othervisitors participate in somesports such asangling and rafting.
The river Paiva is still considered vital because it provides electric power to villages that are locatedaround but natural causes and human action have been threatening the ecosystem.
The invasion of acacias and monocultural stands of pine and eucalyptus and illegal construction, the
implementation of hydroelectric mining, deployment of poultry or fish farms and excessive
watering carrying chemicals are putting in danger the flora and fauna of the river.
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Handicraft
The most famous handicraft shop is in Mezio, a village belonging to Castro Daire.
Examples of Castro Daires handicraft
Wicker baskets
Wicker baskets are made from the most abundant material in the region, the wicker.
Theses baskets can be used in agriculture for transporting products and in the grape
gathering, etc.
Clogs
Clogs are made from leather and alder. It is excellent footwear for the few shepherds
and farmers that still work in the fields.
Weaving
In weaving are used materials like wool and linen to weave, for examples scarves,
aprons, towels, sheets, pillows, etc.
Straw hats
The straw hat is quite often used, either to protect from the sun or from the rain. Its
made from the strongest ryes stalks.
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Nature runs free in Castro Daire
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O Terminal
Av. Gen. HumbertoDelgado3600 136 CastroDaire
Telf: (+351) 232 382531
O Tosco
Av. Dr. Francisco SCarneiro3600 - 180 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 382693
Pastelaria/Snack-BarForno da Serra
Av. 5 de Outubro3600-126 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 388055
Pastelaria/Snack Bar
O Trompete
Av. da Misericrdia
3600 - 202 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 315084
Pizzaria Arado
Ed. Linhares Av. Dr.
Francisco S Carneiro3600 180 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 381169
Pizzaria Dolce & Bella
Av. Antnio Serrado,Bl.5 N. 403600-136 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 382026
Pizzaria Rocha
Av. Antnio Serrado,Bl.73600-136 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 381382
Paris
Av. 5 de Outubro3600-126 CastroDaire
Telf: (+351) 232 382563
Royal
Rua Padre Amrico n.73600-132 CastroDaire
Telf: (+351) 232 386648
Vitria
Av. General Humberto
Delgado3600 136 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 382960
Carvalha
Estrada Nacional 2 Braos de C3600 105 CastroDaire
Telf: (+351) 232 381203
Carneiro
Vila Pouca3600 292 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 373472
Parque
Parque com gua Estr. Nac. 2 - VilaPouca3600-292 CastroDaireTelf: (+351) 232 373436
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Places to stay
Montemuro Hotel
Hotel Montemuro
Termas do CarvalhalTel.: (+351) 232 381 154Fax: (+351) 232 381 112
www.montemuro.com
Camping Termas do Carvalhal
Parque de Campismo das Termas do Carvalhal
Municpio de Castro DaireTermas do CarvalhalTelm.: (+351) 935 463 323Tel.: (+351) 232 382 342Fax: (+351) 232 315 882
Residencial Vieira
Estrada Nacional n. 2Termas do CarvalhalTel.: (+351) 232 382 395
Residencial RestauranteCarvalhaEstrada Nacional N. 2Braos de C3600-105 Castro Daire
N. de Quartos: 15 (6 individuais)Tel.: (+351) 232 381 203
Residencial Vitria
Avenida General Humberto Delgado3600 Castro Daire
N. de Quartos: 7Tel.: (+351) 232 382 960
Residencial Parque
Parque com guaVila Pouca3600-292 Castro Daire
N. de Quartos 15
Telf.: 232 373 436
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