A Romanesque temple founded in 1131, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques, outside the walls of Coimbra. In the first half of the 16th century, the Monastery was completely renovated by order of King Manuel I. Its main portal, executed by Chanterenne between 1522 and 1525, is its most emblematic piece. Inside, highlights include the Manueline vault covering the nave of the church, the tombs of King Afonso Henriques and King Sancho I, the Chapter Room (a Manueline work executed by Diogo de Boutaca), the Chapel of Saint Teotónio (a Mannerist work by the sculptor Tomé Velho), and the …

Green area with a sports area consisting of a basketball field, soccer field and changing rooms. It also has an area for seniors, children's playground and traditional games area. Careful appearance, lawned areas, tarred footpaths.

Civil architecture building, administrative and judicial policy. It is estimated that their Foundation be 1500s. Place where it worked the Chamber and jail. Has been changed through successive reconstructions, keeps the Bell already without cross-shot.

This construction has a small stone balcony with two. On top of the building are three feminine images. In the beginning of the century the building’s structure was changed. It used to have one floor less and an arcade that connected it with the Banco Sottomayor building.

A church with a longitudinal plan composed of a nave and a high altar, plus the belltower to the right and thee sacristy to the left. It still has features of the manuelin age and an interesting set of carved retables of the 18th century, slightly changed.

This medieval temple suffered several changes through the centuries. The classification includes the tombs of the Conde Dom Henrique, Dona Teresa, the Infante Dom Afonso and the archbishops Dom Gonçalo Pereira and Dom Diogo de Sousa

The Hostel Gaia Porto is the first, and so far only, hostel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Is situated in the historical district, in the Riverside Quay and enjoys a central location and very close to downtown Porto. The building dates from the middle of the last century but was fully recovered. The decor is modern, simple and enjoyable. It also features a beautiful garden overlooking the city. The rooms can be private or shared. Is a great choice for groups on a cultural trip, whether for a romantic weekend in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. …

Opened in 1993, the Municipal Library is a pleasant place, which invites you to a closer look at books. It has a journal and magazines’ reading spot, a videoteca (where videos are kept for people to refer to when needed), a ludoteca (where toys are lent for children to play) and an auditorium.

Located at the downtown historic centre, the São Bartolomeu Church has, inside, golden woodcarving retables, a painting describing the martyrdom of S. Lourenço, among other valuable works. The main front is sided by two bell towers, giving the building the look of a small See.

In the first cove north of the lighthouse, at Boca do Chapim, there are numerous dinosaur footprint trails (round in shape). Looking closely, you can even see the rectangular tail mark. The trail begins where the Atlantic Ocean bed is today and follows the escarpment upwards.