Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.1 km
Ascend 18 m
Descend 23 m

Explore Viana do Castelo in Portugal with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Individual Sights in Viana do Castelo

Sight 1: Igreja das Almas

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The Chapel of Souls, as it is currently known, Church of Souls or Church of Saint Savior of Souls, is a Christian temple located in the current parish of Viana do Castelo e Meadela, in the Municipality of Viana do Castelo, in the District of Viana do Castelo.

Wikipedia: Capela das Almas (Viana do Castelo) (PT)

286 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Estátua de Viana

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The Estátua de Viana is a fountain in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. It is located in the center of a park on the banks of the Lima River.

Wikipedia: Estátua de Viana (DE)

272 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Catedral de Viana do Castelo

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Catedral de Viana do Castelo Josep Renalias / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Cathedral of St. Mary the Great also called Viana do Castelo Cathedral is a Catholic church and fortress built in the fifteenth century, which preserves a Romanesque appearance and is located in the city of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of St. Mary the Great, Viana do Castelo (EN)

100 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Chafariz da Praça da Rainha

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The Praça da República Fountain is located in the eastern part of Praça da República, in front of the old Town Hall, in the parish of Viana do Castelo e Meadela, in the municipality and district of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Chafariz da Praça da Rainha (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

569 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Navio Hospital Gil Eanes

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Gil Eannes was a Portuguese hospital ship. Currently anchored in the fishing port in Viana do Castle, has the function of Museological and Youth Inn.

Wikipedia: Navio-Hospital Gil Eannes (PT)

880 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 6: Forte de Santiago da Barra

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The Fort Santiago da Barra de Viana do Castelo also referred to as Castle Santiago da Barra and Castle São Tiago Maior da Barra is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, Monserrate, and Meadela, in the city of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Fort Santiago da Barra (EN), Heritage Website Sipa

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Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

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