Estátua de São Pedro da Afurada
The parish of São Pedro da Afurada is known for its fishing traditions. In these fishermen’s quarters every year, on June, 29th, take place the festivities of its patron saint: São Pedro (Saint Peter). The bronze statue over a granite pedestal, located in the Vasco da Gama Street, is part of that spirit of adoration to the patron saint of the fishermen.
Contacts
Rua de Vasco da Gama
4400,Vila Nova de Gaia
- Easy external parking
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Estátua de São Pedro da Afurada
Ao Escultor Henrique Moreira - Homenagem do Povo de Avintes
Bronze bust of the sculptor Henrique Moreira, placed on a granite wall.
Monumento ao Moleiro de Sandim
A bronze sculpture representing a miller on top of a millstone, with a hammer in is hand.
Aqueduto dos Arcos da Amoreira
A big aqueduct with several arches, stretching along the Amoreiras arches and entering the Quinta de Grijó.
Busto do Reverendo Manuel Leão
A bronze bust placed on a granite wall with the inscription: “To the Reverend Manuel Leão/Monte da Virgem Fraternity and Oliveira do Douro Parish”.
