Gouveia

Praia Fluvial do Vale do Rossim

Gouveia

The construction of the Vale do Rossim dam, located in the municipality of Gouveia, enabled the emergence of this recreational/leisure space where the surrounding landscape and water quality stand out.

Cabeça do Velho

Gouveia

Granite rock located at about 1500 meters of altitude, known for resembling a head in profile.

Casa da Torre

Gouveia

House of irregular rectangular plan with three floors, with openings in full arch or polylobed, profusely decorated with geometric motifs and stylized plant motifs. It features stonework corbels, decorated with anthropomorphic and vegetal motifs. Highlight for the monumental 16th century …

Convento de São Francisco / Convento do Espírito Santo

Gouveia

Former male convent of the Order of San Francisco composed of a simple rectangular plan, formed by a church and a convent area with two floors. It was built in the 17th century, but has undergone several renovations over the …

Espaço Arte & Memória

Gouveia

Inaugurated in 2005, with the aim of promoting and preserving the local culture, this space includes pieces of sacred art that were part of the Museum of Sacred Art of Gouveia, a small collection of Cardinal Mendes Belo and the …

Antiga Casa da Câmara de Melo

Gouveia

Building with a simple irregular rectangular plan, with two floors. On the façade, there is a window with a straight lintel and, on the corner, you can see the coat of arms of the Melo village. It still conserves the …

Museu Municipal Abel Manta

Gouveia

Inaugurated in 1985, with a permanent exhibition of works of contemporary Portuguese art, namely painting, drawing and engraving. In addition to housing the work of Abel Manta, it also includes works by Paula Rego, Júlio Resende, Vieira da Silva, Joaquim …

Castelo de Folgosinho

Gouveia

Revival castle rebuilt in the 20th century, with a circular plan, where traces of medieval fortification remain. The primitive castle was probably built in the 12th century, during the reign of Ling Sancho I, on the ruins of a Lusitanian …

Penhas Douradas

Gouveia

Geological formation located at about 1475 meters of altitude, integrating the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela. This place is also known for being the first mountain tourism resort, which paved the way for the various resorts with chalets that …

Passeio pelos Bairros Tradicionais de Gouveia

Gouveia

Gouveia is characterized by its traditional neighborhoods, full of history and tradition. We recommend a walk through Bairro do Castelo, considered the birthplace of Gouveia, Bairro da Biqueira, where the Jewish community lived in the 14th century, Bairro do Toural, …

Paço de Melo

Gouveia

Set of ruins of a Baroque building dating from the 13th century, with an L-shaped plan. Reference should be made to the 16th-century crenelated fence, which forms the front of the former Palace, with various heraldic symbols, the tower with …

Capela de Santa Marta / Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Gouveia

Mannerist chapel probably built in the 17th century. Mannerist-style temple with a simple longitudinal plan and barrel vault coverage. The main and side portals stand out, surmounted by a triangular pediment interrupted by niches with stonework statuary. On the inner …

Folgosinho

Gouveia

Folgosinho, located on the north slope of Serra da Estrela, at an altitude of 930 metres, was the county seat until 1836. It is known for having been mentioned in the "Lusíadas", due to Viriato who, according to legend, was …