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Forte de São Francisco

  • heritage

Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria - Alto da Pedisqueira
5400-435, Chaves

Chaves

Former convent surrounded by walls, transformed into a fortification in 1658. Late-Baroque and Mannerist fortress, composed of regular star plant, with four pentagonal bastions highlighted at the corners by a rectangle. Its plant is similar to the neighbor fortress of São Neutel, both built during the wars of the restoration. Currently, it is a hotel, a restaurant and a bar.

Rua Direita

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Rua Direita
5400-517, Chaves

Chaves

Street with traditional shops, some of them centuries old, which extends from close to Chaves Castle to Largo do Arrabalde, close to the famous Roman Bridge.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Chaves

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Praça de Camões
5400-517, Chaves

Chaves

Located next to the Igreja Matriz, this church was built in the 17th century. With Baroque features, the walls covered in tiles dating from the 18th century and the wooden ceiling stand out.

Chaves - Termas & SPA

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  • leisure

Largo das Caldas
5400-534, Chaves

Chaves

Thermal baths located along the right bank of the River Tâmega that would have been used by the Romans in their warlike incursions breaks. These waters of unique composition in the Iberian Peninsula (hyperthermal, bicarbonated, sodium and carbonated) are indicated for the cure of musculoskeletal, digestive and respiratory disorders. Take advantage of these medicinal properties to prevent contemporary ailments such as stress, tiredness and anxiety.

Igreja Matriz de Chaves / Igreja de Santa Maria Maior

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Rua da Ordem Terceira, 88
5400-517, Chaves

Chaves

Medieval, Mannerist and late-Baroque church, with a composite longitudinal plan, with three naves and five bays. It was built in the Middle Ages, probably in the 12th century, on the ruins of previous temples. From the medieval construction, it preserves the bell tower, the portico and some sculptures. Inside, there is the Santíssimo Chapel, next to the chancel.

Museu da Região Flaviense

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Praça de Camões - Paço dos Duques de Bragança
5400-517, Chaves

Chaves

This museum offers its visitors a wide collection, from objects dating back to the 3rd century bC to the Roman days. A special note to the collections related to the Roman World, one of the most important and complete collections in this area.

Jardim Público de Chaves

  • country
  • leisure

Avenida Dom João I
5400, Chaves

Chaves

Large and pleasant garden, with lots of shade and several flowered areas, a small bandstand and a playground. It also offers a beautiful view over the River Tâmega and the Roman bridge.

Castelo de Chaves

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Praça de Camões, 14
5400-517, Chaves

Chaves

Built by Dom Dinis, this castle was of great strategic-military importance in the defense of northern Portugal. The two forts, both built during the Restoration Wars, form quadrilaterals reinforced at the angles by bulwarks. Currently, remains of military walls are preserved. From the construction of the Dom Dinis era, only the keep, which houses the Military History Nucleus, remains.

Ponte Romana de Trajano

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Rua da Ponte
5400-501, Chaves

Chaves

Bridge built in granite, formed by eighteen arches, although currently only twelve are visible. On this bridge there are two columns commemorating the time of Emperors Vespasian and Trajan. Currently, it is closed to traffic, functioning only as a pedestrian bridge.

Forte de São Neutel

  • heritage

Avenida Heróis de Chaves
5400-302, Chaves

Chaves

17th century fort with a star-shaped plan, consisting of four regular bastions. Its plan is similar to the neighboring Fort of São Francisco, both built during the Restoration Wars. Highlight for the internal ditch, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Brotas and the diving fountain implanted in the ditch.

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