Sights in North

Churches in Apúlia

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Apulia Parish Church is dedicated to St. Michael, whose feast is celebrated on May 8. Despite its appearance, it was actually cons

Churches in Apúlia

Our Lady of Charity Chapel

On the way we came across the Chapel of Our Lady of Charity or, Capela de N ª Sra da Caridade. it's on the same street, just befor

Squares in Vila do Conde

Joao II Square

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Joao II Square (or Praca Joao II) is on the River Ave, just across the Praça da Ribeira. It's a large open, paved and was built in

Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde

Padrão da Memória

On the esplanade, next to San Juan Bautista Fort, is this commemorative milestone of the attempted landing of the liberal troops o

Churches in Vila Chã

St. Lawrence Chapel

Overlooking the estuary Cávado, this small chapel crowns the summit of Mount San Lorenzo, in Vila Chã. It was built in the fifteen

Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Cruzeiro da Independência

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This cross is located in the Marques de Pombal gardens, next to the gas station and tourist office. Opened in 1940, it was built e

Statues in Barcelos

Monument to the Volunteer Firefighter

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At the end of the Avenida Liberdade, reaching the corner of Plaza 5 de Octubre, is this monument that's dedicated to the volunteer

Historical Monuments in Fiães

Fiães Mosteiro

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If you had to choose a picture to represent decay, this would be perfect. This is the parish church of Santa María de Fiães, a sma

Churches in Paredes de Coura

Mother Church of Paredes de Coura

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This beautiful Catholic church is on top a hill surrounded by a stone wall and landscaped gardens. It is near the historic center

Squares in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Plaça da Liberdade/Plaza de la Libertad

In the heart of this Portugese town is located icon, that the weekends is very busy because it is surrounded by cafes and restaura

Historical Monuments in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Navigations, the name in English, is a metal sculpture on the banks of the river Miño, in the Portuguese town of Vilanova de Cerve

Statues in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Ponte de Cultura

This monument is located on a roundabout near to the Health Center and the College Galaecia, on a major road artery in this Portug

Statues in Monção

Sculpture of Deu-la-Deu Martins

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This new sculpture is a tribute to the heroine of the Portuguese town of Monçao, known as Deu la Deu, wife of the captain general

Squares in Monção

Antonio Marqués de Oliveira Square

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Situated just a few meters away from the sculpture tribute to the hero of the village of Monçao Deu-la-Deu you can find this small

Bridges in Ofir

Don Luis Filipe Bridge

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Don Luis Filipe Bridge can be found in the beautiful parish of Fao. In this area, the river widens considerably Cávado, to unite b

Statues in Monção

Antonio Marqués de Oliveira Bust

Monsignor Antonio Marques de Oliveira was pastor of the village, in the middle of the 20th century, whose tribute is dedicated to

Churches in Esposende

Capela and Cruzeiro de São João - Chapel and Transept of San Juan

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The Chapel San Juan is situated behind the boardwalk of Esposende, although formerly the Cávado river came up to here. It was cons

Statues in Esposende

King Sebastian Statue

This statue, situated in Largo D. Sebastiao, was made of cast by the sculptor Lagoa Henriques. It is meant to pay homage to the Ki