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Statues in Vila Real

In the upper area of the city is the monument dedicated to Diogo Cão, in the plaza of the same name, surrounded by gardens. The

Museums in Mateus

Mateus House Museum

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Part of the interior rooms Mateus Palace have been converted into a museum, and can be covered by a tour (in Portuguese) for aroun

Museums in Dalvares

Museu do Sparkling da Murganheira

Churches in Tarouca

Church of Sao Pedro de Tarouca - St. Peter's Church

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Cloisters of Salzedas Monastery

The Cloisters of the Monastery of Salzedas are in ruins and usually I don't visit ruins, but I was fortunate to be accompanied by

Historical Monuments in Ucanha

Bridge and Fortified Tower of Ucanha

Ranked as a [b] National Monument [/ b], this bridge and tower are a unique medieval architectural complex in the country. Visiti

Historical Monuments in Lamego

"O Lamego" Fountain

One of the major features of this city is its public fountains. They supply the people with water. The most famous fountain is "O

Squares in Lamego

Trade Square

Commerce Square is in the upper quarter of the city. It's a small square, formed simply where several streets converge: La Rua Mar

Palaces in Lamego

Dos Silveras House or Two Viscounts of Guiaes

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The Casa dos Silveiras or dos Viscondes de Guiães is on the corner of Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza de Camoes. It is a typical em

Gardens in Lamego

Garden of the Republic

These gardens caught my attention in this northern town where Visconde Guedes Teixeira, the illustrious poet, was born. The Jardim

Shopping Malls in Bragança

Bragança Shopping

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The Bragança Shopping is a big contemporary 5,000 m2 shopping center opened in the year 2004, a landmark in the Northeast. It take

Historical Monuments in Bragança

Domus Municipalis

The Domus Municipalis is one of the city's most important civil buildings, it's unique in the peninsula, dates from the late medie

Streets in Vila do Conde

Alameda Two Descobrimentos

Discovery Mall (Alameda de los Descubrimientos) is a wide pedestrian avenue that runs between Praca Joao II (by to River Ave) and

Statues in Vila do Conde

Sculpture of the Mermaid

This bronze sculpture was made in 2001, during the construction of Praça João II, and is situated next to the river Ave As the nam

Of Cultural Interest in Vila do Conde

Municipal Auditorium - House Two Vasconcelos

Known as Solar or Casa dos Vasconcelos, it was constructed in the year 1770 and is in Republic Square. It is Property of Public In

Squares in Vila do Conde

Vasco da Gama Square

This square is probably the most historic square to be found in the city because, as you can read in an inscription carved in gran

Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde

Picota (Pelourinho)

The "Pelourinhos" were constructed to symbolize the power of the municipal jurisdiction. It was commissioned in 1538, and although

Squares in Bragança

Camões Square

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Camões Square is between the Cathedral Square and Fervença Green Corridor. The square is named after the famous poet Luis de Camõe

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