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There is a cinematic treasure hidden in the Centro Region

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 17:14

There is a cinematic treasure hidden in the Centro Region. Among enormous blocks of granite, narrow streets and houses built next to the boulders, Monsanto is one of the most characteristic villages in Portugal. The village, located in the Serra da Gardunha, is known for its unique architecture, where the dwellings are integrated in a peculiar way among the rocky formations. The article suggests that this location has characteristics that make it worthy of cinematic distinction, hiding like a treasure in the region. Monsanto keeps alive a unique architectural tradition that distinguishes it from other Portuguese villages.

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