Municipal Museum of Esposende
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Heritage
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Sé Cathedral of Viana do Castelo (Matriz Curch)
Viana do Castelo Parish Church The two large towers surmounted by chamfered merlons reveal the mediaeval origins of this fortress-church. Note also the beautiful doorway on which are sculpted scenes from Christ´s Passion, flanked by multiple archivolts, on which stand statues of the apostles. Photo: cm-viana-castelo.pt
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Costume Museum of Viana do Castelo
Photo: cm-viana-castelo.pt
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Municipal Museum of Viana do Castelo
The museum is housed in an 18th century palace and displays a unique and vast collection of ceramics from all over the country, dating back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries (including examples of the 17th century blue faience and regional pottery that is typical of Viana do Castelo). There is also an exhibition […]
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Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo
The Casa da Misericórdia, as it was known, is a valuable and original example of seventeenth-century civil architecture, designed by João Lopes, the Younger. The façade has two tiers of loggias, supported by sculpted columns, resting on a graceful arcade. Next to the hospice is the Igreja da Misericórdia, with its richly decorated interior. Photo: […]
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Nossa Senhora da Assunção Church, Caminha Matriz
Church from the 15th c. with gothic structure and manueline and renaissance decoration. Photo: wikimapia.org
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Fortified Complex of Caminha
The fortifications consist of curtain walls and ramparts from the 17C: the Baluarte da Matriz, next to the Parish Church; Baluarte de Santo António, next to the Convent of Santo António; the wall of Muralha da Graça; the quadrangular clock tower (Torre do Relógio). Photo: caminhaturismo.pt
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Clock tower
Crenellated tower belonging to the medieval city walls, classified as a national monument. The tower bestrides one of the old city gates, in the form of a double arch. Photo: cm-caminha.pt
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Clock tower
Clock Tower Crenellated tower belonging to the medieval city walls, classified as a national monument. The tower bestrides one of the old city gates, in the form of a double arch.
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Porto Sé Cathedral
Originally built in the 12th century, Porto Cathedral still has the original merlons and twin towers, although the towers are now topped by 18th century additions. It has undergone various alterations over the centuries, the most important additions being the Gothic rose window and cloister (14th century), the 17th century chancel, the 18th century high […]
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Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church and cloisters are laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal. The convent built in the 16th century belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine. […]
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Bilros Lace Museum
Traditional lacework is an important part of the historical heritage of Vila do Conde. The museum contains some extremely beautiful examples of it, some from the School of Lacemaking and competitions, among other initiatives. It also has an international section, where lacework, pillow-lace and bobbin-lace from Europe and Brazil can be seen. The visitor can […]