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Of Cultural Interest in Chaves

The enormous building housing Chaves Public Library is in the central square Largo General Silveira. It's a 2-storey building with

Bridges in Chaves

Cable-stayed Bridge of the Tâmega

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Chaves City is the capital of the Alto Támega region and is bathed by that River. There are several bridges that cross, and this s

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

House of the Arches or João Velho

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A landmark, fifteenth century home on one side of the Cathedral of Viana, in a cul-de-sac between the Cathedral Museum and the Mus

Statues in Miranda do Douro

Antonio Mª Mourinho Monument

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In the back of the Episcopal Palace, opposite the Jardim dos Frades Trinos, is this monument that honors Antonio M ª Mourinho. It'

Churches in Sendim

Igreja Matriz de Sendim

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Although there are other small shrines in the area, the Mother Church is the largest religious building in Sendim, and is in what

Villages in Ponte de Lima

Lindoso

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During the hundreds of kilometers I did this weekend in the interior of northern Portugal, I found this pretty village in Minho on

Of Cultural Interest in Braga

Biblioteca Publica de Braga

The building is worth a visit, also the entry tiles and staircase in the main room. A library founded in 1841 by Manuel Rodriguez

Churches in Braga

Igreja Paroquial da Cividade

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An octagonal, baroque parish church in the southwest area of the city, on the hill known as "Alto da Cividade", where most of th

Historical Monuments in Braga

Postigo Tower

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This small tower is next to the fire station in Upper Cividade (very close to the Capela de São Sebastião), it was part of the med

Churches in Braga

St. Paul's Church

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St. Paul's Church is in the plaza of the same name, near the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Torre (part of the Museo Pio XII). Built i

Viewpoints in Braga

Miradouro do Bom Jesus

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Ascending the monumental staircase that goes up Mount Espinho, with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, there's a wide esplanade and a gaz

Of Cultural Interest in Caminha

Puente Romano of Vilar de Mouros

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Vilar de Mouros is just 3 kilometres from the Portuguese town of Camiña, in a beautiful natural environment that attracts attentio

Museums in Porto

Museu Serralves

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In a building by architect Alvaro Siza is one of the best collections of contemporary art in Portugal, it's worth going through th

Churches in Guimarães

Igreja de São Pedro

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This church is situated in the Largo do Guimaraes, a place regarded as the center of the city. The temple was commissioned in 1737

Train Stations in Guimarães

Guimarães Railway Station

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Guimarães train station is on the southern approach to the city (from the highway A-11, A-7/A-24 and N-106), on João IV Avenue in

Of Touristic Interest in Guimarães

Penha Cable Car

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A cable car is the quickest and easiest way to get on the Penha Mountain (located 7 km from the city). There are signs that direct

Shopping Malls in Guimarães

Centro Comercial São Francisco

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This huge mall is located in the heart of the city, occupying an entire block and has two entrances: both on the Alameda S. Damaso

Festivals in Guimarães

Festas Gualterianas

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The Gualterianas are the most significant festivals of the city of Guimarães and are held during the 1st week of August in honor

Things to do in North

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