Linhares da Beira, historical village of Portugal

Sec XII castle built on on rocky, irregular terrain. It is an imposing building belonging to the line of fortresses in Beira.

16th century pillory with Manueline ornamentation, an armillary sphere and a cross. By its side is the former town hall.

This stone construction with the town’s coat of arms was a meeting place for the good men of Linhares to make all kind of decisions.

Manueline style house in São Pedro (Saint Peter) street

Misericórdia Church Square. This church is mentioned in 1320 census.

It is 800m ASL and has two walled enclosures, two towers, four gates and two cisterns.

Traditional houses in an intersection.

This sober 18th century manor is topped by a cornice with a coat of arms. In 1940s, the building was seriously damaged and then restored.