Aveiro

Cruzeiro de São Domingos

Aveiro

The Cruzeiro São Domingos (calvary), also known as Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Glória is from the end of the XV century. The original is inside the Aveiro Cathedral since the 70ies. It is a quattrocentist calvary with scenes of …

Parque Infante Dom Pedro - Parque da Cidade

Aveiro

The Infante Dom Pedro park, or City Park, was organized from 1862 on from the area that belonged to the Convento de Santo António. The stream that crossed it was used to create a scenery of lakes and fountains punctuating …

Praia de São Jacinto

Aveiro

Beach inserted in a fishing village in the center of the São Jacinto dunes nature reserve. It is an extensive tongue of dunes and soft sands without any buildings nearby. It has simple restaurants serving excellent typical dishes and has …

Igreja de São Domingos / Sé Catedral de Aveiro

Aveiro

A carved stone wall with a niche where you can see a Gothic-style Nossa Senhora is what remains, in the current Cathedral, of the former church of the Dominican convent (1423). Highlight for the side chapels, one with a limestone …

Fachada da Estação de Aveiro

Aveiro

Building covered with tile panels from the Fonte Nova Factory (1916), which reproduce information on the main monuments of the region and the country. They have an exceptional quality, not only for their artistic quality but also for their informative …

Igreja da Misericórdia de Aveiro

Aveiro

This temple served as the Cathedral when the Bishopric of Aveiro was created. Its construction began in 1600, by Gregório Lourenço. In 1608 the Casa do Despacho was completed, in 1623 the body of the church and main door and, …

Teatro Aveirense

Aveiro

In 1855-1858 began the construction of the Teatro Aveirense, a project by Araújo e Silva. The building would only be completed in 1878-1881, having been inaugurated by the Dona Maria II Theater Company. In 1912 the animatograph sessions began. Later, …

Edifício da Casa dos Ovos Moles / A Barrica

Aveiro

Art Nouveau style building, with attic waters with a «Japanese arch», a regional characteristic of Aveiro. Inside, the compartment doors are made of wood with tinted glass. The handles of one of the doors are worked, reminiscent of a butterfly.

Museu de Aveiro / Santa Joana

Aveiro

The Aveiro Museum (also known as the Santa Joana Museum) is housed in the former Convent of Jesus, founded in 1464 by Dom Brites Leitoa. During the late 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, it underwent numerous interventions, from the construction …

Ecomuseu da Marinha da Troncalhada

Aveiro

A place where you can learn more about the salt production in the Aveiro region, here a salt navy works. Prior booking of the visit is mandatory.

Capela da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco

Aveiro

Franciscan chapel founded in 1677, integrating the architectural ensemble of the Santo António Convent. In the 18th century, the walls were covered with tiles from the workshop of Vital Rifarto. The Casa do Despacho dates from 1682, with the sacred …

Igreja do Convento de Santo António

Aveiro

Temple integrated in a convent, founded in 1524. In 1564, the church underwent renovation and expansion works and a century later it was rebuilt because it was in ruins. During the 18th century, it underwent numerous renovations, such as: application …