Viana do Castelo, Coastal municipality in northern Portugal
Viana do Castelo extends along the Lima River mouth and Atlantic coast, featuring golden beaches, mountain ranges, and a medieval town center.
The settlement received its first municipal charter in 1258 from King Afonso III, initially named Viana da Foz do Lima until its elevation to city status in 1848.
The Nossa Senhora da Agonia festival in August presents traditional gold filigree jewelry, regional costumes, and maritime processions that celebrate local traditions.
The city center maintains a network of pedestrian zones connecting the main squares, churches, and shopping areas, with regular train connections to Porto.
The Santa Luzia Basilica, positioned 228 meters above sea level, combines Neo-Byzantine architecture with panoramic views of the city, river, and Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Viana do Castelo
Location: Alto Minho Subregion
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Barcelos, Esposende, Caminha, Ponte de Lima
Phone: +351258809300
Email: cmviana@cm-viana-castelo.pt
Website: https://cm-viana-castelo.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.70000,-8.83333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
Santa Luzia Sanctuary
198 m
Coutinho Building
993 m
Ponte Eiffel
1.5 km
Convento de São Francisco do Monte
2 km
Elevador de Santa Luzia
447 m
Forte de Santiago da Barra
1.3 km
Quinta e Paço de Lanheses
13.3 km
Church of Nossa Senhora da Agonia
872 m
Igreja matriz de Viana do Castelo
898 m
Citânia de Santa Luzia
618 m
Faro de Montedor
6.6 km
Forte do Cão
11.4 km
Castelo de Portuzelo
4 km
Fortim de Montedor
7.5 km
Viana do Castelo bullring
1.5 km
Praia de Afife
9.5 km
Conjunto formado pela Igreja, cruzeiro e restos do Convento de São Romão do Neiva
8.2 km
Anta da Barrosa
12.3 km
Casa da Praça
849 m
Forte de Âncora
13.2 km
Cultural Center of Viana do Castelo
1.2 km
Santiago Lighthouse
1.3 km
Forte da Areosa
1.9 km
Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo
929 m
Paço de Vitorino
14.6 km
Igreja de Santa Cruz (Viana do Castelo)
979 m
Cultural Center Rodrigues de Faria
12.9 km
Cividade de Âncora
9.8 kmReviews
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Darque
Afife
Alvarães
Amonde
Areosa
Santa Marta de Portuzelo
Freixieiro de Soutelo
Lanheses
Outeiro
Mujães
Perre
Carreço
Castelo do Neiva
Chafé
Vila Franca
Vila de Punhe
Anha
Barroselas e Carvoeiro
Mazarefes e Vila Fria
Nogueira, Meixedo e Vilar de Murteda
Cardielos e Serreleis
Subportela, Deocriste e Portela Susã
Montaria
Geraz do Lima (Santa Maria, Santa Leocádia e Moreira) e Deão
Torre e Vila Mou
Viana do Castelo (Santa Maria Maior e Monserrate) e Meadela
São Romão de Neiva
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