Sights in North

Statues in Bragança

The Monument to the Abbot of Baçal is in a garden square in the upper level of D. Antonio José de Almeida Gardens. It's a bronze b

Churches in Bragança

Capela do Senhor da Piedade - Capilla del Señor de la Piedad

The Capela do Senhor da Piedade (Chapel of the Lord of Mercy) is at the top of the steps on the right bank (south) of Corredor Ver

Churches in Bragança

Senhor Dos Aflitos

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The Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos is west of the city (outside the historical center), near a bridge over the river Fervença. It wa

Churches in Bragança

Church of São Bento - Church of San Benito

The Church of San Benito is next to the County Administrative Building, opposite the park surrounding the historic medieval Citade

Historical Monuments in Bragança

Civil Government

In the lower area of the Citadel, opposite the park that surrounds it and the Foundation Afonso Henriques, is the Civil Governme

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Sculpture to Senhor Poet

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The sculpture in front of the Grand Casino of Póvoa is called "O Senhor Poet". It was made in September 2008 by Francisco Simoes o

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Vasques Calafate

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In the square of the same name, opposite the Port Authority and next to the Grand Casino is this monument that represents Vasques

Churches in Bragança

Church of Nossa Senhora do Loreto - Church of Ntra. Sra. de Loreto

Up Loreto street, leaving the river and the old Fervença public wash is the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, on an historic extramura

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to the Fisherwoman

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Although it's wrong to say, this monument is ugly. It faces the car parking next to the fishing port and depicts a traditional fis

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Francisco Sá Carneiro

One of the monuments in Plaza Luis Camões is devoted to Francisco Sá Carneiro, who was Prime Minister of Portugal in 1980 (until h

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

5 October Square (Praça 5 of Outubro)

October 5 Square is a small square in front of Salgueira beach, at the confluence of Avenues dos Banhos (boardwalk) and Santos Gra

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to the Emigrant

Many of the inhabitants of Póvoa emigrated to other countries in seventeenth-century to Brazil in search of gold, and others in th

Historical Monuments in Porto

King Pedro V Memorial

This monument to King Pedro V is in the center of Porto, in Battle Square. This monarch belonged to the dynasty of Bragança that w

Statues in Monção

Monument to José Rodrigues Vale

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The bust of the great poet, known by the pseudonym Joao Verde, is at the great viewpoint over the river Miño very close to the cen

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Pillory or Pelourinho de Barcelos

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Situated in a prime location overlooking the river Cávado, opposite the Cathedral and the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos, is the

Churches in Bragança

Our Lady of Health Chapel

The small Chapel of Our Lady of Health is attached to the walls of the Citadel, almost opposite the old Convent of San Francisco.

City Halls in Barcelos

Town Hall or City Hall of Barcelos

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The Câmara Municipal de Barcelos (Town Hall) is at Largo do Municipio, opposite the Mother Church and the Monument to Antonio Barr

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Barcelos Walls: Porta Nova Tower

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Between Largo da Porta Nova and Largo Dr. José Novais, Torre da Porta Nova was an integral part of the medieval walls surrounding