The Igreja de Santa Marinha de Cortegaça is a 20th-century church in the village of Cortegaça known for the tiles panels that decorate its exterior.
The church was built between 1910 and 1918, although the oldest record of a church in this place is a testament from 1163. The exterior is decorated with monochromatic blue tile panels that represent various saints and biblical.
The Parish Church of Válega is a Baroque style church with the characteristic Portuguese mosaic of tiles creating religious scenes in the front, even though tiles usually depict blue plant designs.
Inside, the baptismal font, in Ançã stone , dating from the beginning of the 16th century , and the main altarpiece , dating from the 18th century, stand out.
The monastery of Serra do Pilar belonged to the order of St. Augustine. Its construction began in 1538 and continued over the following centuries, during several stages of construction that significantly altered the original design. Considered to have exceptional architectural value, it was listed in 1996 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
São Francisco is a Gothic church of the city of Porto. Its construction began in the 14th century as part of a Franciscan convent. The building is notable for its collection of Baroque golden sculptures of the 18th century.
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