Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
10 Observation Decks & Towers in Northern Portugal That You Shouldn't Miss
Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal
1. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
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5.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By dexxyAberystwyth
Not easy to reach but well worth the effort. Continue down the road from Galafura to Covelhinas and on to Regua for a real treat.
2. Miradouro De Catapeixe
3. Torre dos Clerigos
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4.5 based on 8,585 reviews
Clérigos Tower is the foremost undisputed landmark of Porto and a reference in the city's history. Clérigos Tower opened its doors in 1763, becoming the highest bell tower of Portugal, with over 75 metres. In 1753 the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni was invited to design and build this magnificent Heritage, considered National Monument since 1910. The famous church was built in the eighteenth century, between 1732 and 1749 and this was the most emblematic work of the architect Nicolau Nasoni. Is one of the most beautiful temples of baroque feature, and a reference in the history of Porto. The Exhibitions allow to discover the history of the Brotherhood of Clérigos, admire pieces from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century, in painting, furniture, jewellery and vestment collections. Christus collection, on the 3 floor, is a trip through time and space where art and religion complement each other.
Reviewed By NickofSurrey - Surrey, United Kingdom
We debated whether to bother but on this our last morning decided at go as we were passing. 5 euros for admission to the church, exhibition areas and the tower. Church is very nice and ornate. Tower is not for the infirm. Step and very narrow steps reward you with some of the best views of the city (though fhe Dom Luis 1 bridge is hidden from view). We went in at 09 50 and had only been at the top for 5 minutes when a lot of people arrived. I guess they believed it opened at 1000 by the suddenly influx. It was then difficult to get past each other. Opens at 0900.
4. Radar Meteorologico de Arouca - Piso Panoramico
5. Torre de Santiago ou do Colegio
6. Torre do Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This Castle was part of a territorial defence network to which the Asturian kings were particularly attentive. In 995, it was attacked by Almanzor as he was heading towards Braga and Compostela during the Reconquest. It was the seat of a region in the process of territorial reorganisation that occurred during the 11th century, and it was also an important jurisdiction in the 13th century.
7. Miradouro (belvedere) De Outeirinho
8. Quintela Tower
9. Miradouro Da Bandeirinha Da Saude
10. Miradouro Da Se De Viseu
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