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
HOLIDAY INN PORTO GAIA

HOLIDAY INN PORTO GAIA

Ideal for business meetings and leisure visitors, Holiday Inn® Porto - Gaia offers beautiful...
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Hotel Vera Cruz

Hotel Vera Cruz

In the city centre next to the City Hall and to the Aliados metro station.The reception is...
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Restaurant Barão Fladgate

Restaurant Barão Fladgate

Barão Fladgate Restaurant enjoys a spectacular location and atmospheric setting in the grounds...
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Restaurant Mr. Grill

Restaurant Mr. Grill

The Mr. Grill Restaurant is situated in the Cais de Gaia and offers a privileged view to the...
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