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Roman Mining Complexo of Presa, Penamacor
The Roman Mining Complex is a remarkable testimony of the roman mining activity of the gold exploitation in the northeastern roman province "Hispania Vlterior Lusitania". The spectacular dimensions achieved by these auriferous open pit works has attracted the attention of several international researchers, allowing analogies with mining studies developed in Galicia and Leon (Las Medulas) and Tresminas and Campo de Jales (Portugal).
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Not applicable
City: Penamacor
Postal Code: 6090 - 543
Telephone: 272320176
Email: geral@naturtejo.com
Website: http://www.naturtejo.com
City: Penamacor
Postal Code: 6090 - 543
Telephone: 272320176
Email: geral@naturtejo.com
Website: http://www.naturtejo.com
FUNCTIONING
Public venue, with no timetable or entrance fee.
ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point requires prior booking and can be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
Guided visits (by specialized staff from Naturtejo Geopark) are paid according to the number of participants.
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
Média
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
2
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
-
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
By appointment.
Specific Conditions:
Guided visits (by specialized staff from Naturtejo Geopark) are paid according to the number of participants.
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
Média
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
2
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
-
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
By appointment.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Exterior mining facilities
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária da Beira Interior
Telephone Number:
272340129
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária da Beira Interior
Telephone Number:
272340129
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Village of Penamacor
The village of Penamacor has a remarkable heritage, here the monumental area of the Castle stands out, ith the imposing "Torre de Menagem" and the grandeur of the landscape that can be seen from it. Other places in this historic centre are orth of visit, such as Former Ton Hall House, the strong medieval all and the Clock Toer. Outside the alls, e see the elegant Pillory and, just belo, the magnificent Manueline portal of the Misericórdia Church.
gps: 40.16816 -7.171634
distance: 7km
The village of Penamacor has a remarkable heritage, here the monumental area of the Castle stands out, ith the imposing "Torre de Menagem" and the grandeur of the landscape that can be seen from it. Other places in this historic centre are orth of visit, such as Former Ton Hall House, the strong medieval all and the Clock Toer. Outside the alls, e see the elegant Pillory and, just belo, the magnificent Manueline portal of the Misericórdia Church.
gps: 40.16816 -7.171634
distance: 7km
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Geoparks in Portugal
Geoparks in Portugal UNESCO World Geoparks are territories with locations and landscapes of international geological importance, which combine the protection and promotion of its heritage with sustainable development. They are unique places where the oldest memories are millions of years old and include key locations that testify to the evolution of our planet. These territories are classified by UNESCO under the International Geosciences and Geoparks Program. Spread across all continents, geoparks are much more than areas of heritage relevance. They are dynamic territories of which local communities are part, where nature, history and culture are intertwined. There are currently 5 UNESCO World Geoparks in Portugal: Naturtejo (2006), Arouca (2009), Azores (2012), Terras de Cavaleiros (2014) and Estrela (2020). The Geopark on the coast of Viana do Castelo is preparing the future application, but its level of implementation in the territory, namely the educational offer it already develops, led to its inclusion in the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES, naturally without the status that UNESCO gives to the remaining territories. On the other hand, new applications are being developed, with several projects in the Oeste, Algarve and Figueira da Foz, which in due time may have their presence on this platform. To visit Portuguese geoparks is to embark on a journey that began 600 million years ago, when Portugal occupied a very different place on the globe, going through incredible episodes of formation and destruction of mountains and seas, of the appearance and extinction of species, of the occurrence of deep climate change, major volcanic eruptions ... until today in the relationship between man and the planet On this GUIDE the visitor will find a proposed itinerary to visit the most significant points in each national geopark, including, of course, the one located in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Take a "good trip" on the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES and discover the interesting places we introduce you throughout the country.
Geoparks in Portugal UNESCO World Geoparks are territories with locations and landscapes of international geological importance, which combine the protection and promotion of its heritage with sustainable development. They are unique places where the oldest memories are millions of years old and include key locations that testify to the evolution of our planet. These territories are classified by UNESCO under the International Geosciences and Geoparks Program. Spread across all continents, geoparks are much more than areas of heritage relevance. They are dynamic territories of which local communities are part, where nature, history and culture are intertwined. There are currently 5 UNESCO World Geoparks in Portugal: Naturtejo (2006), Arouca (2009), Azores (2012), Terras de Cavaleiros (2014) and Estrela (2020). The Geopark on the coast of Viana do Castelo is preparing the future application, but its level of implementation in the territory, namely the educational offer it already develops, led to its inclusion in the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES, naturally without the status that UNESCO gives to the remaining territories. On the other hand, new applications are being developed, with several projects in the Oeste, Algarve and Figueira da Foz, which in due time may have their presence on this platform. To visit Portuguese geoparks is to embark on a journey that began 600 million years ago, when Portugal occupied a very different place on the globe, going through incredible episodes of formation and destruction of mountains and seas, of the appearance and extinction of species, of the occurrence of deep climate change, major volcanic eruptions ... until today in the relationship between man and the planet On this GUIDE the visitor will find a proposed itinerary to visit the most significant points in each national geopark, including, of course, the one located in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Take a "good trip" on the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES and discover the interesting places we introduce you throughout the country.
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