Sights in North

Churches in Braga

The 4th chapel on Via Sacraon, the ascent of Mount Espinho to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. It's a small, hexagonal chapel built of

Churches in Braga

Flagelação Chapel

Climbing the stairway that crosses Mount Espinho is this another chapel, part of the Cross (or Via Sacra). Like the others on the

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Coroação de Espinhos Chapel

The Chapel of the Crowning of Thorns is another small, hexagonal chapel found on the pedestrian climb of the stairway that ascends

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Calvary Chapel

Another small chapel on the ascent of Mount Espinho to the summit and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus is the Calvary. Inside sculptures

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Crucificação Chapel

The Chapel of the Crucifixion is another small, hexagonal chapel that is part of the Sacred Way (or Way of the Cross) on Mount Esp

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Quedas Chapel

Inside the chapel is the scene of the three falls of Jesus on the road to Calvary that was made by the bracarense sculptor, Evange

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Chapel of Tears

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Another chapel on the stairway that ascends Mount Espinho to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Inside are many sculptures depicting the

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Santa Maria Madalena Chapel

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This chapel, along with that of San Pedro which is in front of it, is different from the others on the Sacred Way on Mount Espinho

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São Pedro Chapel

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On the last section of the stairway, almost reaching the top of the shrine is the Chapel of San Pedro. Like Mary Magdalene chapel,

Historical Monuments in Vila Real

Pelourinho of Vila Real

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Amazing, on downtown a must see.

Squares in Lamego

Largo Dos Reis - Plaza de Los Reyes

The Largo dos Reis (or Kings Square) is in the last section of the steps of the Shrine of Remedies. It's the most monumental squar

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

Square of Almada

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Almada Square (Praça do Almada) is considered the true "visiting room" of Póvoa, being the main square and the largest. It gets it

City Halls in Póvoa de Varzim

Municipal House of Póvoa - City Hall

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City Hall (or Municipal Chamber) of Póvoa is the most beautiful and impressive building in Plaza de Almada, and is a Property of P

Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Picota O Pelourinho da Póvoa

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This Pelourinho (or pillory) represents the power of the autonomy of the council and has been declared a National Monument in Port

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Eça de Queiroz

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The Monument to Eca de Queiroz leads to a fountain at the eastern end of Plaza de Almada and was built in 1952 by the subscription

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

Santiago Chapel (Capela of Sao Tiago)

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Santiago Chapel is at the beginning of the commercial street of Póvoa (Rua da Junqueira), near the Town Hall and belongs to the pa

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Antonio José da Mota Memorial

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At the beginning of Rua da Junqueira, opposite the main door of the Chapel of Santiago, is a monument to Mayor Antonio Jose da Mot

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

Church of Ntra. Ms. Lapa (Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Lapa)