Sights in Póvoa de Varzim

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sights in Póvoa de Varzim : the essentials

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Dolores Square

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This small square is named after the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. It faces the Póvoa Hospital, in the historic centre, just with

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

St. Joseph of Ribamar Church

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The Church of San José de Ribamar is the parish church of the north of the city, and is just steps from the beach/boardwalk. It's

Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Cruzeiro da Independência

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This cross is located in the Marques de Pombal gardens, next to the gas station and tourist office. Opened in 1940, it was built e

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

As People da Póvoa de Varzim

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Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Aqueduct

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I was shocked by this magnificent work of hydraulic engineering - I don't know if its magnitude is more impressive or its excellen

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

Church of Mercy (Igreja da Misericórdia)

In front of the Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Póvoa Hospital you'll find Mercy Church (Igreja da Misericordia). It's located in t

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Statue of Fernando Pessoa

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Cego do Maio

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

Senhora das Dores Church

The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores) is classified as one of the Properties of Public Interest an

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

Praça do Marquês de Pombal

The Marques de Pombal is a fairly large square located behind the Municipal Market on the streets of Albuquerque Mousinho and Manu

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Dr. David Alves

If you walk into the Marques de Pombal Square you'll find a tourist office. The first thing we saw was the monument that's dedicat

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to the Dead in World War I (Aos Radios da Grande Guerra (I))

This completely granite monument consists of a square base placed on some steps, which share four round columns supporting a kind

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

Square of Almada

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Almada Square (Praça do Almada) is considered the true "visiting room" of Póvoa, being the main square and the largest. It gets it

City Halls in Póvoa de Varzim

Municipal House of Póvoa - City Hall

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City Hall (or Municipal Chamber) of Póvoa is the most beautiful and impressive building in Plaza de Almada, and is a Property of P

Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Picota O Pelourinho da Póvoa

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This Pelourinho (or pillory) represents the power of the autonomy of the council and has been declared a National Monument in Port

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Eça de Queiroz

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The Monument to Eca de Queiroz leads to a fountain at the eastern end of Plaza de Almada and was built in 1952 by the subscription

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

Santiago Chapel (Capela of Sao Tiago)

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Santiago Chapel is at the beginning of the commercial street of Póvoa (Rua da Junqueira), near the Town Hall and belongs to the pa

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Antonio José da Mota Memorial

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At the beginning of Rua da Junqueira, opposite the main door of the Chapel of Santiago, is a monument to Mayor Antonio Jose da Mot

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