Pedra Aguda settlement and toponymy for Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego: There is a pointed rock known as Pedra Aguda at Monte Ver\u00e3o. According to an ancient legend, this is where the former village of Cortezinha was founded, originating the toponymy of of Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego.The Priest’s Oven: The story goes that in Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego there was a priest who was very fond of his dog. When he heard that the French enemies were approaching, the priest escaped into the hills taking refuge under a cliff. As the troops went past him, they heard a dog barking. Without hesitation, they shot the dog and the priest. That happened on March 22, 1811. This spot became known as the \u2018priest’s oven\u2019 due to the shape of the hiding place and is marked by a cruciform inscription.Roman Fountain: As the Romans travelled through the Mondego Valley they left their marks in our parish.Cultural Heritage: Public oven, Village square fountain, water fountain.Other points of interest: Vale do Mondego bathing area, AMAS Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego (local organisation), Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Juvenil de Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego (Vila Cort\u00eas do Mondego Youth Association), Clube 97, \u201c3 de Maio\u201d football field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categoria_ponto_interesse":[444],"duracao":[],"estacao_do_ano":[],"grupo_de_viagem":[],"tipo_de_experiencia":[236,307],"class_list":["post-19555","ponto_de_interesse","type-ponto_de_interesse","status-publish","hentry","categoria_ponto_interesse-localities","tipo_de_experiencia-heritage","tipo_de_experiencia-routes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n