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unusual facts about Centro Region



Abrigo do Lagar Velho

Lagar Velho is a rock-shelter in the Lapedo valley, a limestone canyon 13 km from the centre of Leiria, in the municipality of Leiria, in central Portugal.

Gardunha

The Gardunha mountain range (Serra da Gardunha), so called by the Moors (Gardunha or Guardunha meaning refuge), is located in central Portugal, in Centro Region, beyond the Serra da Estrela range, giving way to an extensive plain called Cova da Beira.

Guarda, Portugal

Guarda is the largest city in its district, capital of the Guarda District and the Beira Interior Norte Subregion within the Centro region.


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