Valença do Douro Walking Tour
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:44
What better way to get acquainted with the stunning landscape of the Douro Valley wine region than to explore on foot?During a non-taxing Douro walking tour through the vineyards you will have spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. After your walk comes the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process used at a wine estate.Then, settle yourselves amid the grape vines for a delicious picnic lunch prepared using fresh, local produce and accompanied by fine Douro wines, naturally. Viseu Private Transfer to Porto
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:42
Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you depart to Oporto Airport, Port or Campanhã or São Bento Train Station. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from your central Viseu hotel with a professional driver.Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from your Viseu hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips. 
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With construction beginning in 1154 this was the first Cistercian monastery to be built in Portugal. As with most sites of such antiquity there are a mix of architectural styles reflecting development over the centuries; from Romanesque through to Baroque.
Unlike most other Cistercian monasteries, São João de Tarouca is dedicated to St John as opposed to the Virgin Mary. This is probably due to the fact the monastery was established before this became the tradition. An other unique feature of the monastery is the large dormitory which is constructed over two stories. This was built...
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Built largely in the 13th century this fine Romanesque / Gothic cathedral is Viseu's most important historic monument
The commanding site of the city's fine Romanesque / Gothic cathedral dates back to 830 AD.
Built largely in the 13th century, after many restorations there is little resemblance to the original building.
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Romanesque columns that support the vaulted ceilling of Viseu's 13th-century Sé Cathedral.
The two storey cloisters form a relatively simple interior by Portuguese standards.
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Set on a plateau high in the hills of Beira Alta, the regional capital of Viseu retains a medieval feel to what was once a walled centre and has been an important crossroads since Roman times. In fact, the Romans kept a large garrison of soldiers here, the most important yet to be uncovered by archaeologists in Portugal and the buildings of which apparently covered around 40 square hectares.