Picoto da Melriça
Picoto da Melriça is a monument and the geodesic centre of mainland Portugal. Constructed in 1802, the triangulation station sits on top of the Serra da Melriça, a 592 m high mountain range in the municipality of Vila de Rei, offering a 360° view of its surroundings.- Building
- …stands 9.1 metres (30 feet) tall
- …has a pyramidal roof
- Description: monument at the geodesic center of Portugal
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Câmara Municipal de Vila de Rei and Igreja da Misericórdia.
Câmara Municipal de Vila de Rei
Câmara Municipal de Vila de Rei is a town hall, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Picoto da Melriça.
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja da Misericórdia is a church, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Picoto da Melriça.
Igreja de Santa Maria
Igreja de Santa Maria is a church, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Picoto da Melriça.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fundada and São João do Peso.
São João do Peso
São João do Peso is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Picoto da Melriça.
Picoto da Melriça
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Latitude
39.6945° or 39° 41′ 40″ north
Longitude
-8.13057° or 8° 7′ 50″ west
Open location code
8CFHMVV9+RQ
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Serra da Melriça and Pavilhão Desportivo.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Centro Geodésico de Portugal and Santigel - Materiais De Construção, Lda.
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