Sights in Portugal

Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

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The Castillo Santiago da Barra fortress had its own chapel dedicated to St. James, which is still preserved. It's a small chapel w

Castles in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Roqueta Tower

This bastion tower was built during the reign of Manuel I (XV century) to defend the port of Viana, and is located at the mouth of

Statues in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Viana Statue

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This statue is opposite the marina, in the gardens between the streets Av Marginal and Largo Joao da Costa (where the Book Fair is

Statues in Viana do Castelo Municipality

João Alvares Pagundes Monument

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This sculpture is at the commercial dock (Doca), opposite the Navio Gil Eannes and is dedicated to João Pagundes Alvares, a Portug

Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Santo Domingo Church

Statues in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Sculpture of Frei Bartolomeu Dos Mártires

This monument is in front of the Palace of Maciel Barbosa (Museum) pays tribute to friar Bartolomé de Martyrs, founder of the form

Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Chapel of the Souls

This small chapel is named because it was outside the city walls, near the cemetery (moved here in the XIX century), and it's uniq

Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

El Carmen Church

This church is on the outskirts of the Old Town and it's not easy to reach as it's in front of the train tracks and it's difficult

Statues in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Dancers Monument

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This monument is opposite the main facade of Viana railway station. It consists of a granite pedestal on which there are two cast

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Old Hospital

This building is in the center of the old town, on Estrechita Street near Republic Square. It was built in the fifteenth century b

Statues in Chaves

Mario Gonçalves Carneiro Monument

This monument is right across from La Buvette and spa building of Caldas de Chaves. It's simply made up of a plaque and granite pe

Historical Monuments in Chaves

Remains of Roman Bridge

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Facing the thermal spa of Caldas de Chaves are the remains of a small Roman bridge. It's built entirely of masonry and only two ar

Palaces in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Abreu Távora Palace - Carreira House

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This palace is one of the most beautiful civic buildings of the city, and is on the corner of Avenida Conde da Barreira and Rua Câ

Palaces in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Civil Government - Cunhas House

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Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality

25 April´s Monument

This monument is situated in the Plaza de la Libertad, on the banks of the Lima River. It was constructed to commemorate the 25th

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Dr. Alfredo de Magalhães School

Another eye-catching building on Avenida Dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, just opposite the Courts, in the parish of St. Maria Ma

Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Praça da Erva

This square is in the historical center, next to Plaza de la República, and is famous because it hosts an annual jazz festival tha

Palaces in Miranda do Douro

The Ordazes Solar

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This palace is in Largo D. João III square, next to City Hall and the Ethnographic Museum. It's a civilian building that represent