Things to do in Viana do Castelo Municipality

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The top 104 attractions in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Santiago Chapel

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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

Of Touristic Interest in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Fountain - Fountain of the Republic Square

This fountain is one of the most emblematic places in the historical center of Viana and a meeting point for tourists and locals.

Museums in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Costume Museum

This museum is in Republic Square, opposite the monument to Caramuru, in a corner building that was formerly the headquarters of t

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Festivals in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Regional Dances in the Republic Square

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The truth is, I'm not entirely sure if the day I visited Viana (July 18) they were celebrating a holiday in the city (I think not)

Shopping Malls in Viana do Castelo Municipality

May First Shopping Center

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This shopping mall is located a bit far from the historic old town (about a ten or fifteen minute walk), near the Municipal Theatr

Museums in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Jewellery Museum

Traditional Silverware Museum is situated on the side street that goes from Republic Square to Cathedral. Although the outside of

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

Leisure Areas in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Recreational Area of Santa Luzia

This recreation area is in the vicinity of the Basilica of Santa Luzia, a few kilometres from the city centre, which can be reache

Harbors in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Fishing and Commercial Port - Doca

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The port of Viana is huge, and is at the mouth of the Lima River, opposite the Castle of Santiago da Barra, which was built specif

Exhibitions in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Aleixo de Queiroz Exhibition

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An exhibition in the new building of the Museum of Art and Archaeology (accessed by General Luis do Rego Street) that's dedicated

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