Sights in North

Churches in Apúlia

The Church of Our Lady of Guia, more commonly know as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Guia, is found in the square of the same name wh

Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde

Fountain

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This fountain (or Chafariz) is in the heart of the Republic Square. It is a typically Portuguese fountain, built of granite in the

Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde

Former Convent of El Carmen

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In the historic center of Vila do Conde we stumbled upon Convent del Carmen in Plaza del Carmen. It was built in 1765 for religiou

Squares in Viseu

D. Duarte Square

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The Square D. Duarte is named after the statue that is found here of the King of Portugal (1391-1438) and is located in the histor

Castles in Chaves

São Neutel Fortress

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The fort of São Neutel is one of three defensive fortresses in Chaves (the others are the castle and strong S. Francisco). It is o

City Halls in Chaves

Municipal Chamber of Chaves

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Chaves City Council is in the heart of the historical district, in Camoes Square, a Loreto Chapel and the Palace of the Dukes of B

Churches in Caldelas

Mother Church of Taipas

Caldas das Taipas has two churches, the main church which is called Mother Church, and oldeer Velha Church. The Mother Church is i

Ruins in Miranda do Douro

Episcopal Palace

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Facing the back of the [poi = 89636] Cathedral [/ poi], I found part of the [poi = 90055] Romanesque wall [/ poi] with beautiful g

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Frades Trinos Church - Municipal Library

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This church belonged to the Convent of the Trinity Friars and since 1999 has housed the Municipal Library of Miranda. It's adjacen

Statues in Braga

Totus Tuus Monument

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This is one of the monuments in the gardens of Central Avenue and it entitled "Totus Tuus" which means "totally yours" in Latin an

Palaces in Braga

Senhora-A-Branca Palace

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This palace is in Largo da Senhora-A-Branca, on the corner of Avenida 31 de Janeiro. It was previously a hotel, but is now under c

Historical Monuments in Braga

Seminary of Santiago

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This former college and seminary in the Largo de São Tiago was built by Archbishop Frei Bartolomeu dos Martires for the Society of

Castles in Guimarães

Torre Menagem

The keep is the most striking of the seven at Guimarães Castle. It's the tallest tower (28 meters high), square and built of mason

Historical Monuments in Guimarães

Courthouse

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This imposing granite building houses the Palace of Justice in Guimarães and occupies an entire city block between Cónego Gaspar E

Squares in Vila do Conde

Ribeira Square

Ribeira Square (Praça da Ribeira) is a large open area on the banks of the River Avenue, it's a very busy place as it's one of the

Historical Monuments in Vila Praia de Âncora

Dolmen da Barrosa

This weekend, I went to Vila Praia de Ancora and although I had already been there several times, this was the first time I decide

Historical Monuments in Porto

Fountain or Chafariz do Anjo

A beautiful fountain just next to the Cathedral, where the Vendoma Arch is (one of the gateways of the city with primitive integra

Squares in Viseu

Square of Mercy

On my trip to the Portuguese city of Viseu I was able to see one of the most lovely squares in the country and the Atrium of the C