Xisto Village of Aldeia das Dez (Oliveira do Hospital)
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Located at the foot of Monte do Colcurinho, part of the mountain range of Serra do Açor, Aldeia do Xisto Aldeia das Dez (Oliveira do Hospital) is a predominantly granite-built village. Also known as Aldeia das Flores (Village of Flowers) due to its citizens' custom of decorating its streets with flowers. It holds a rich oral heritage, exemplified by the legend associated with its name's origin, which dates back to the time of Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as a rich material heritage, which includes four fountains, several buildings, a section of pavement that dates back to the Roman times, two alminhas from the 18th century and three viewpoints.
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