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High Cross, Monumental cross in Portugal.

The Cruz Alta stands as a white stone cross reaching toward the sky, marking a central point in the northern highlands of Portugal.

The construction and inauguration of this religious monument on August 29, 2007 represents a continuation of Portugal's tradition of building monumental crosses.

Local residents gather at the Cruz Alta during religious celebrations, maintaining connections between contemporary spiritual practices and Portuguese heritage.

The monument features complete wheelchair accessibility through paved pathways, allowing all visitors to reach and observe the cross from multiple angles.

This cross combines modern engineering with traditional religious symbolism, demonstrating the evolution of Portuguese monumental architecture in the 21st century.

Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas

GPS coordinates: 39.62940,-8.67466

Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:33

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