Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
What to do and see in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best History Museums
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. Museu da Imprensa de Fafe
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Museu Etnografico Casa da Lavoura e Oficina do Linho
3. Museu Municipal Dr.a Berta Cabral
4. Casa Museu de Vilar
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
the casa museu de vilar is a small museum devoted to the art of the moving pictures. there are 3 exhibition rooms: pre cinema, the art of abi feijo and regina pessoa and the international animation. we also can organize animation workshops and animations screenings. We also have an animation library, an animation workshop and a small animation shop.
5. The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque, opened to the public on September 27, 2018, in the town of Lousada, Porto. The exhibition concept behind this major venue for the dissemination of historical-cultural heritage stands out for the boldness of its architecture, but also for the multiple interactive experiences provided by its museographic contents. In addition to a reception, a bar and a library, the CIR comprises an exhibition area with approximately 650 square meters, organised in large central foyer and six theme-based rooms: Territory and Establishment of Portugal; Medieval Society; The Romanesque; The Builders; Symbolism and Colour; Monuments Over Time. Thus, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque emerges as the ideal setting for you to start your journey of discovery of the Route of the Romanesque and its territory of influence, as well as of the art and symbolism that marked Portugal and Europe over in the Middle Ages.
6. Museu de Aveiro
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4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By carposmrs - Balbriggan, Ireland
This museum has to be one of Portugal's unsung heroes. There is so much to do and see in Portugal but this museum is a must see. My husband and I were blown away by the beauty of the little church and the wonderful ceilings. We spent about an hour and a half here wondering around taking photos just taking in the beauty all around us.
7. Casa dos Nichos
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
The Casa dos Nichos is a fifteenth century building which has recently been restored for the purpose of housing an exhibition area. In the museum, visitors can see a part of the borough’s archaeological remains, from pre-history to the formation of the Portuguese nationality (XII, XIII century) and even the appearance of the town of Viana.With a strong educational focus, there is a multimedia area that willallow visitors to access knowledge about the borough’s assets throughthe use of a range of multimedia.Some examples are the Celtic settlement of Citania de Santa Luzia,the medieval tombs of Santa Maria de Geraz do Lima, or the engravingsof Carreço.
8. Museu Municipal de Penafiel
9. Museu da Vila Velha
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
10. Casa Museu Julio Dinis
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
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