Hidden Gems & Ancient Ruins
Explore the archaeological and architectural heritage of the Porto District beyond the city center. This collection features Neolithic sites like the Castro of Monte Mozinho and the megalithic Anta de Santa Marta. It highlights diverse historical layers, from the 18th-century granite arches of the Vila do Conde Aqueduct and the ruins of Solar dos Magalhães to coastal landmarks like the hexagonal Chapel of Senhor da Pedra and the Roman-era Cividade de Terroso.
A House of the Prince
A former custom house and mint was built in 14th century but it was significantly remodelled in 17th century.
B Chapel of Senhor da Pedra
This tiny hexagonal building is a place with an intriguing view of the ocean and the surrounding beach.
C Castro of Monte Mozinho
The Castro of Monte Mozinho is a Neolithic fortified settlement, sometimes referred to as the Dead City, situated in the civil parish of…
D Aqueduto de Vila do Conde
An 18th-century granite aqueduct that originally featured 999 arches. It stretches four kilometers to transport water from Terroso to the Santa Clara Monastery.
E Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro, shortened to Monastery of Pombeiro, is a monastery in the civil parish of Pombeiro de Ribavizela,…
F Cividade de Terroso
Cividade de Terroso was an ancient city of the Castro culture in North-western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, situated near the present…
G Anta de Santa Marta
A well-preserved Neolithic dolmen consisting of a massive capstone supported by seven upright stones, representing one of the region's most significant megalithic funerary monuments.
H Castro de Alvarelhos
An archaeological site featuring the remains of a fortified settlement with occupation layers dating from the Iron Age through the Roman period.
I Solar dos Magalhães
The skeletal ruins of an 18th-century manor house in Amarante, which was burned by Napoleonic troops during the French Invasions of 1809.
J Gravuras de Lomar
A site featuring ancient rock art and petroglyphs etched into granite outcrops, showcasing symbolic motifs from the Bronze Age.
Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
The remains of a medieval tower and fortification that served as an important administrative and defensive center during the Reconquista.
L Capela do Senhor de Além
A 19th-century chapel situated on the south bank of the Douro River, built on the grounds of a former 17th-century hospice and convent.
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