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Parque da Quinta das Freiras

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  • leisure

Rua da Quinta das Freiras, 15
4435-466, Rio Tinto

Gondomar

Green space with an area of 4.5 hectares and the ideal conditions for sports and leisure time. Those who visit can enjoy the shade of leafy trees, playground, picnic tables, tennis court and ping-pong table, street basket tables, ring and fitness circuit. It also has parking and an area for bicycles.

Rio de Onor

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  • heritage

Rio de Onor
5300, Rio de Onor

Bragança

Portuguese-Spanish village inserted in the protected area of the Montesinho Natural Park. It stands out for preserving ancestral customs, such as the community regime of property and land use, and for the unique dialect of its inhabitants. The houses, built in schist and with porch balconies, are beautiful examples of regional architecture. The village is "divided" into Rio de Onor de Baixo and Rio de Onor de Cima, which coexist between Portugal and Spain.

WOW - World of Wine

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Rua do Choupelo, 39
4400-088, Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in the old warehouses of Taylor’s cellars, in the historic area of Gaia, WOW - World of Wine is an innovative cultural space that combines the world of wines with the region's history, gastronomy, cork and fashion. In the 55,000-square-meter block, which opened in 2020, there are six themed museums, nine restaurant spaces, a wine school, several shops and exhibition spaces.

Museu da Quinta de Santiago

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Rua de Vila Franca, 134
4450-802, Leça da Palmeira

Matosinhos

Built by João Santiago de Carvalho e Sousa at the end of the 19th century, it was designed by the Italian Nicola Bigaglia. In 1968, the Municipality of Matosinhos acquired the building and the surrounding garden and the space was adapted for the current Museum of Quinta de Santiago/ Centro de Arte de Matosinhos, opened in 1996. It is housed in a historic building, surrounded by a charming garden, and is a privileged witness to the profound urban and social transformations that took place in the city of Matosinhos-Leça at the end of the 19th century and throughout the 20th …

Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso

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Alameda Teixeira de Pascoaes
4600-011, São Gonçalo de Amarante

Amarante

This space aims to maintain the initial collections, mostly of archaeology, even though it is currently more devoted to modern and contemporary Portuguese artworks, namely of painting and sculpture, including important artists such as António Carneiro and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso.

Vidago Palace Spa

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Parque de Vidago - Apartado 16
5425-307, Vidago

Chaves

SPA with thermal baths that benefit from a unique landscape environment, in the heart of the northeast of Trás-os-Montes. Its waters are suitable for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory tract infections and digestive system disorders. Designed by famous architect Álvaro Siza-Vieira, the modern, Zen-inspired space has 20 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy & couples' suites, a 15-meter indoor pool, an outdoor vitality pool, Turkish bath, sauna and ice fountain, relaxation room, yoga area and a fully equipped modern gym.

Monte de Santa Luzia

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Estrada de Santa Luzia
4900-408, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

Pleasant place where you can walk in the gardens of dense vegetation, as well as enjoy the views from the viewpoint. From this point, you can see not only the entire city, but also the river and the sea, in a single frame. Be sure to visit the Basilica of Santa Luzia.

Elevador de Santa Luzia

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Avenida 25 de Abril
4900-496, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

It takes between six to seven minutes to climb a 160-meter gap. At 650 meters, it is the longest funicular route in the country.

Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

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Largo de Aviz
4430-329, Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia

Built on an escarpment above the Douro River, Serra do Pilar, and with Porto as a backdrop, the monument is a former convent of the Canons Regular of Santo Agostinho, founded in 1537. This work has undergone a significant number of transformations which completely modified the initial project, presenting a circular shape and being surrounded by a balcony and topped by a light lantern. The interior features 18th century carvings and sculptures and the upper part is of Baroque origin, being considered a unique example in Portugal due to the circular church and cloister.

Forte ou Castelo de Santiago da Barra

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Rua de Santiago da Barra
4900-357, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

It is believed that this place has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as indicated by numerous findings. The first fortification would date from the reign of Dom Afonso III, although the most likely date is from the 15th century. During the reign of King João II and/or King Manuel I, the medieval castle and the Torre da Roqueta were rebuilt. In 1700 and 1799, during the reign of Philip II, it underwent further repairs and reconstructions. Attesting to these works, a rococo royal coat of arms stands out over one of the main doors.

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