Sights in Portugal

Churches in Castelo Branco

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The date that this chapel was built is not stated, but it is listed as a important building in the city, and it was formerly known

City Halls in Sintra

Sintra Town Hall (Camara Municipal)

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Sintra City Hall is just before the city center, a 10-15 minute walk from the train station and in front of Freedom Park. It's an

Historical Monuments in Fiães

Fiães Mosteiro

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If you had to choose a picture to represent decay, this would be perfect. This is the parish church of Santa María de Fiães, a sma

Churches in Paredes de Coura

Mother Church of Paredes de Coura

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This beautiful Catholic church is on top a hill surrounded by a stone wall and landscaped gardens. It is near the historic center

Squares in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Plaça da Liberdade/Plaza de la Libertad

In the heart of this Portugese town is located icon, that the weekends is very busy because it is surrounded by cafes and restaura

Historical Monuments in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Navigations, the name in English, is a metal sculpture on the banks of the river Miño, in the Portuguese town of Vilanova de Cerve

Statues in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Ponte de Cultura

This monument is located on a roundabout near to the Health Center and the College Galaecia, on a major road artery in this Portug

Statues in Monção

Sculpture of Deu-la-Deu Martins

This new sculpture is a tribute to the heroine of the Portuguese town of Monçao, known as Deu la Deu, wife of the captain general

Squares in Monção

Antonio Marqués de Oliveira Square

Situated just a few meters away from the sculpture tribute to the hero of the village of Monçao Deu-la-Deu you can find this small

Bridges in Ofir

Don Luis Filipe Bridge

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Don Luis Filipe Bridge can be found in the beautiful parish of Fao. In this area, the river widens considerably Cávado, to unite b

Statues in Monção

Antonio Marqués de Oliveira Bust

Monsignor Antonio Marques de Oliveira was pastor of the village, in the middle of the 20th century, whose tribute is dedicated to

Churches in Esposende

Capela and Cruzeiro de São João - Chapel and Transept of San Juan

The Chapel San Juan is situated behind the boardwalk of Esposende, although formerly the Cávado river came up to here. It was cons

Statues in Esposende

King Sebastian Statue

This statue, situated in Largo D. Sebastiao, was made of cast by the sculptor Lagoa Henriques. It is meant to pay homage to the Ki

Churches in Castro Daire

Igreja Matriz de Castro Daire

Among the Portuguese cities of Viseu and Lamego, this pretty town is worth a visit, if nothing for its cultural and natural herita

Squares in Castro Daire

Fonte Dos Peixes Square

This translates as Fish Square and is located in the center of town and next to the impressive Mother Church. It is well known for

Statues in Gouveia

The Weaver

The weaver's sculpture is located in the new, central square of the mountain village Gouveia. This village is one of the several e

Churches in Vila Nova de Gaia

Capela do Senhor da Pedra

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The Chapel of Senhor da Pedra is situated in the district of Miramar, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Its location is very original and unus

Castles in Melgaço

Castro Laboreiro Castle

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This castle is located on the highest peak of a mountain, 300 m. over the Vila de Castro Laboreiro (Portugal), about 1030 meters a