Castro de Monte Padrão

#490 among destinations in Portugal

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The Castro do Monte Padrão or former Castro do Monte Córdova is constituted by vestiges of a fortified settlement that is located in one of the highest points of Monte Padrão, approximately 7 km southeast of Santo Tirso, in the parish of Monte Córdova. It is implanted in a spur over the Leça river. It was founded in the 9th century BC and remained populated until the Middle Ages. It is classified by the IPPAR as a National Monument by the Decree of June 16, 1910, and by Decree 38 491 of November 6, 1951.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1319 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°18'47"N, 8°26'57"W

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Castro de Monte Padrão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lagoncinha Bridge, Igreja de São Pedro de Ferreira, Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz, Mosteiro de São Bento.

4.4 miNW
Bridge
Lagoncinha Bridge
113 min walk • Lagoncinha Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the Ave River in Lousado, Vila Nova de Famalicão, in Portugal. The bridge was classified as a National Monument in 1943.
6.4 miSE
Church
Igreja de São Pedro de Ferreira
164 min walk • Igreja de São Pedro de Ferreira is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
4.2 miNE
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz, Santo Tirso
107 min walk • Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz is a church in Roriz, Santo Tirso, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
2.5 miNW
Church
Mosteiro de São Bento, Santo Tirso
64 min walk • Monastery of Santo Tirso is a monastery located in the parish of Santo Tirso, municipality of Santo Tirso, in Portugal, that was of the Benedictine Order. The monastery was founded om 978 by Unisco Godins, wife of Aboazar Lovesendes, first lord of Maia and ancestor of this family.
3.3 miE
Park
Citânia de Sanfins
85 min walk • The Citância de Sanfins is an archaeological site of the Castro culture located in the Portuguese civil parish of Sanfins de Ferreira in the municipality of Paços de Ferreira. The construction of the Castro site developed over many phases, between the 5th century BCE and the 2nd century CE.
4.4 miSE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio da Mata Real, Paços de Ferreira
112 min walk • Estádio Capital do Móvel is a multi-use stadium in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. It is used primarily for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 9,077 people and was built in 1973 under the name Estádio da Mata Real.
6.7 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Guimarães
170 min walk • Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas is a multi-use stadium in Moreira de Cónegos, Braga, Portugal. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Moreirense.
4.2 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio do CD Aves
108 min walk • Estádio do CD das Aves is a multi-use stadium in Vila das Aves, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Clube Desportivo das Aves. The stadium holds 8,560 people and was built in 1981.