Attractions in Matosinhos - Portugal

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Boa Nova Lighthouse

Built in 1926, at 46 metres high, the Boa Nova lighthouse is...

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Homem da Maça

Whist there are several items of interest on São Brás Hill, the...

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House Museum Abel Salazar

Dr Abel Salazar (1889-1946) was not only an eminent doctor and professor...

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Leca Beach

The large beach of Leça da Palmeira has strong breaking waves, making...

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Leça da Palmeira Fort

The Leça da Palmeira Fort was built after the restoration of Portuguese...

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Leça da Palmeira Marina

The Leça da Palmeira Marina is on the north side of a...

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Leça da Palmeira Parish Church

The present Igreja Matriz of Leça da Palmeira was built between 1568...

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Leça do Balio Monastery

This important architectural site dates from the 10th century, when a mixed...

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Matosinhos Beach

The promenade runs the full length of Matosinhos beach and is a...

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Matosinhos Town Hall

The Matosinhos Town Hall was inaugurated in 1987 and was the first...

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Memória Beach

On this beach in 1832, troops led by Pedro IV disembarked to...

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Muncipal Library

The Municipal Library was opened in 2005 and is named after the...

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Ponte do Carro Bridge and Park

Between Santa Cruz do Bispo and Guifões, the medieval Ponte do Carro...

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Quinta da Conceição

Near the Leixões docks is the park known as the Quinta da...

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Quinta de Santiago Museum

The Quinta de Santiago estate, developed in 1896 as a summer residence...

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Sanctuary of Lord Jesus

The Santuário do Senhor do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos is the most...

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Senhor do Padrao Statue

This monument was built in the 18th century and, legend says, marks...

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She Changes Sculpture

The She Changes net sculpture by the American sculptress, Janet Echelman, is...

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