Places of Interest – Historical Centre

Vila Nova de Gaia
Description

In medieval times, the Riverside of the county starts to detach as an important shipyard and trading post, reaching great prosperity in the XVIII century, when the fixation of foreigners and Portuguese, craftsmen, merchants and businessmen in the houses and warehouses in this area. The Port wine is its biggest richness and emblem tucked in the historical centre cellars, where it acquires new taste, quality and prolonged life. Filled with interesting motives the historical centre of Vila Nova de Gaia is, today, a mixture of sensations between the splendour of its historical heritage and the modernity of its public spaces. Are part of it important monuments such as the Serra do Pilar Monastery, Convent Corpus Christi; public spaces of excellency and modernity, like the marginal next to the river, along which we can see the ancient Rabelo boats; the piers of the cruises in the river and the “Cais de Gaia” where we find several restaurants, bars and shops.

Location: Vila Nova de Gaia
MAIA'S HOUSE

MAIA'S HOUSE

Local AccommodationLocated in Espinho, Maia's House offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi.The...
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Home S.Miguel

Home S.Miguel

Casa San Miguel is part of an architectural ensemble classified as an architectural ensemble of...
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Restaurante Pimenta Preta

Restaurante Pimenta Preta

Located near Rotunda da Boavista, it is an open space with natural light. It offers exquisite...
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Bacalhoeiro Restaurant

Bacalhoeiro Restaurant

Located on the riverfront, the Bacalhoeiro Restaurant is an emblematic place to enjoy one of the...
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