I hope you will visit Viana Do Castelo, because you will get to know everything about Viana Do Castelo, hope you like it:)

 

 

 

Viana do Castelo is the northernmost Atlantic City of Portugal, located approximately 25 minutes away from Oporto International Airport. The District of Viana do Castelo belongs to the traditional province of Minho.

 

 

 

The story of Viana do Castelo began in Monte de Santa Luzia, where today there is the Basilica of St Luzia, place of pilgrimage and with superb view from the top of its dome, dominating the town and the mouth of the river Lima to the Atlantic.

Church Of Santa Luzia.

 

 

 

Viana do Castelo is one of the best-known cities of the North of Portugal. It is crossed by the Lima River and the Atlantic Ocean and its historical part reflects the excellent architectures as the parish church. The coastline of Viana do Castelo is filled with beaches that invite any tourist to rest; be sure to visit the coastal beauty of Carreço and Afife, Cabedelo,Amorosa.

 

Start your tour of the Igreja Matriz de Viana do Castelo, is a fortified church built in Largo Instituto Histórico do Minho. On the facade of the church you can see two towers with a portal where is carved the passion of Christ, and the Apostles ' sculpture. A beautiful view of the rich local architecture.

 

The Igreja da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo is notable for its facade with porches supported.Inside you will see works of mercy, performed by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes.

 

Already the old Paço do Concelho of Viana do Castelo is located on Praça da República; Here you can see that on the central window is carved the armillary sphere, Royal shield and a sailboat. The wealth of detail and architecture impresses.

 

The costume Museum is in the old building that housed the Bank of Portugal. Has a broad acquis, including with garments used over the years, both regional and national levels. Here you can know everything about the history of the site and the rich costumes of Viana do Castelo.

 

Be sure to also visit the castle of Santiago da Barra that sits next to the sea. Is a military fortress that served as the city's defence in the medieval era. Is fully preserved and provides a beautiful view of the passage and the local beaches.

 

The ruins of Citânia de Santa Luzia is a fortified village since the middle ages and is located in the Monte de Santa Luzia, near the shrine of the sacred heart of Jesus. You can still observe here the rest of the ruins and the fortification and use your imagination to see how people lived at that time.

 

 

 

 

 

Festivals and pilgrimages

In the municipality of Viana are held dozens of festivities. Among the most famous is the Pilgrimage of Mrs DAgonia in the tradition reaches its maximum exponent.

 

 

 

The festivities culminate with the roses, parade of colorful Baskets made with natural flower petals, transported to the major-domos head. The feasts of Meadela distinguishes itself by the ethnographic Parade.

 

 

 

The procession to the sea and the streets of Ribeira, adorned with flower carpets, are testimony of a deep religious devotion. Costume party where you can admire the most beautiful bride costumes, major-domos and countrywomen, dresses by minhotas bearing the chest authentic works of art in gold.

 

Viana do Castelo is the capital of Minho's popular culture. The folklore, lively festivals, crafts, such as dolls, slippers and clogs, embroidery that are one of the hallmarks of the town of Viana, alongside the filigrama, characterize the industrial culture of the city, making it a national treasure.

 

 

A place of contrasts, with beaches of fine golden sand, the Hill of Santa Luzia, which draws the horizon and the Lima River that bathes its tranquil river beaches, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen and that give the city landscape skills of excellence.