Águeda

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The municipality of Águeda is located in the District of Aveiro, a Beira Litoral region. In 1834 it became the county seat and, in 1985, a city. Its origin dates back to 370 BC and owes its foundation to the Celts, Turduli and Greeks. The archaeological station of Cabeço do Vouga and the existence of other megalithic monuments prove the antiquity of occupation of this region. In the town, discover the Igreja Matriz de Águeda (mother church of Agueda), the Parque Municipal de Alta Vila (Alta Vila Municipal Park), the Escadas do Adro (Adro Staircase), the Capela de São Sebastião (São Sebastião Chapel) and the Museu da Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro (Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro Museum), which features artworks of furniture, sculpture, silver, tapestry, porcelain and paintings, especially of the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit the Igreja de Trofa do Vouga (Trofa do Vouga Church), that dates back to the 16th century and is classified as a National Monument. Be sure to take a boat tour on the Lagoa da Pateira, which is, with 525 acres, the largest lagoon in the Iberian Peninsula and is connected to the Águeda, Cértima and Vouga. Watch out on the wealth of fauna and flora. The Talhada river beach is par excellence an ideal leisure area for a picnic. Check also out the Alfusqueiro river beach. Typical handicrafts of the region include stoneware crockery, lace, cooperage and tinsmith objects and faience paintings. The roasted suckling pig is the ex-libris of the regional gastronomy, but the rabbit at Águeda style, the lampantana with mutton or goat meet and the bacalhau "à Lagareiro", "albardado" ou "à Ribeirinho" codfish recipes also deserve attention. The typical sweets are very tempting: pastéis de Águeda, barrigas de freira, fuzis, sequilos, cavacas, suspiros, bolos de Páscoa and the bolo de São Pedro.

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Capela de São Sebastião

Águeda

Is a small chapel located in the center of the city, next to the Town Hall. The exterior of the chapel reveals Baroque-inspired decorative elements. Is to enhance the image of the martyr Saint Sebastian in the niche of the ...

Casa Museu da Fundação Dionisio Pinheiro e Alice Cardoso Pinheiro

Águeda

This space features a valuable, varied collection of furniture, sculpture, silver objects, tapestries, porcelains and paintings of the 16th to 20th centuries, in six rooms. It also has a room for temporary exhibitions that also welcomes seminars and concerts.

Escadas do Adro

Águeda

A stairway with a typical Portuguese pavement where one may view tile panels that picture the sacred way.

Estação Arqueológica de Cabeço do Vouga

Águeda

It is a fortified enclosure, Castelium Marnelis, by the river Vouga, in the XVI Roman Itinerary LXXIV Mile between Braga and Lisbon. Archaeological excavations uncovered fragmented areas of walled sections and four semicircular plant buildings. Due to the dimensions of ...

Estalagem da Pateira

Águeda

Family space, with tranquil surroundings and with fantastic views of the Lagoa da Pateira. Here, tranquility is a preponderant factor for a restful night that can only be stopped by the croaking of the frogs that inhabit there. Available activities ...

Hotel Conde d'Águeda

Águeda

Modern building with contemporary décor and excellent service, directed to business tourism. It features a Business Centre, a meeting space, a space for reserved lunches and organising sightseeing tours.

Igreja de Trofa do Vouga

Águeda

This church was built in the XVI century and it was under several additions in the XVII and XVIII centuries. The Renaissance main chapel has a remarkable sculptural ensemble, the “O Panteão dos Lemos” ( Lemos Pantheon) that includes statuary and low relief.

Igreja Matriz de Aguada de Cima / Igreja de Santa Eulália

Águeda

Mannerist Church of longitudinal plant consisting of three aisles, a chancel lower and narrower and a vestry and Bell Tower adossadas. Featured in the back façade, tiled Panel monochrome blue pattern on white background, representing Saint Andrew.

Lagoa da Pateira de Fermentelos

Águeda

Large pond, fed by the waters of the Cértima River and situated in the Valley of Águeda, being also known as lagoa de Requeixo. This is a vast space and shallow, with an abundance of aquatic vegetation, especially the common, used especially in basketry. The fish species here include the eel, barbel, carp and goldfish.

Museu Etnográfico da Região do Vouga

Águeda

Created in 1977, it exhibits clothes collections, domestic use objects, work utensils, weaponry, religious art, photography, craftswork, music, press, coin collections, medals and stamps, among others.

Parque de Soto Rio

Águeda

A wide park with plenty of trees on the river's bank. It has tables and benches for picnics, as well as a lovely river beach.

Parque Municipal de Alta Vila

Águeda

This park is the most important leisure area in town, with an area of 31 400 m2. It has wide lawns and many trees. There is a hunting pavilion, a pigeon house, a chapel, a hothouse, a mini-zoo, a tennis court and an artificial lake.

Percurso Pedestre da Pateira ao Águeda

Águeda

This is the first pedestrian signaled the municipality, with about 14 kilometers, along which you can enjoy the natural richness of the area.

Quinta do Louredo Hotel

Águeda

The 15 kilometers from Aveiro, quinta absorbs the best immersive nature has to offer. From the top of the Hill, enjoy the views of the Cértima River Valley. The Inn has 22 rooms, a great restaurant with panoramic view and ...

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