Porta dos Cavaleiros

Viseu


One of Viseu's seven medieval gates, this has a niche containing the image of São João Baptista and an 18th-century sculpture of São Francisco.


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Nearby Viseu attractions

1. Town Wall

0.13 MILES

North of the cathedral along Rua Silva Gaio is the longest remaining stretch of Viseu's medieval town walls.

2. Casa da Ribeira

0.14 MILES

Housed in a smart stone house on the river Pavia, this small cultural centre focuses on the area's traditional way of life and artisanal skills. There's a…

3. Museu Grão Vasco

0.18 MILES

Adjoining the cathedral, the granite Paço de Três Escalões (Palace of Three Steps) was originally built as the bishop’s palace. It's now a splendid museum…

4. Catedral de Viseu

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Viseu’s cathedral is a striking hybrid of architectural styles. Originally built in the 13th century, it now has a 17th-century Mannerist facade and a…

5. Adro da Sé

0.19 MILES

Overlooked by a trio of impressive buildings – the Catedral, Paço de Três Escalões (home of the Museu Grão Vasco) and the Igreja da Misericórdia – the…

6. Igreja da Misericórdia

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Facing the cathedral is the 1775 Igreja da Misericórdia, whose white rococo exterior contrasts markedly with its rather dull neoclassical interior. A…

7. Praça de Dom Duarte

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An attractive sloping square looking up to the Passeio dos Cônegos, this was the city's principal square until the 19th century. Standing in the centre is…

8. Casa da Rua Dom Duarte

0.28 MILES

Traversing the historic centre, Rua Dom Duarte was originally the most direct path to the hilltop citadel. The narrow lane is flanked by many beautiful,…