Route of the Romanesque
An experience founded on History
The Route of the Romanesque reveals the charm of monasteries, churches, towers, bridges
and memorials, erected in hard stone in a rural style. This exceptional legacy carries you to the
foundation of Nationality and illustrates the importance of the territory of the Tâmega and Sousa
within the history of Portuguese nobility and religious orders. Surrender to the small pleasures of
life and taste the tempting flavours of the region.
On a voyage through History, the Route of the Romanesque also offers moments of
contemplation to its visitors and invites them to contact with the people of the region. Trails and
paths await you for walking or cycling, in perfect communion with nature. And the river Paiva
challenges the boldest ones to unique experiences with unforgettable rafting slides.
Numerous festivities and pilgrimages are the privileged stage for a re-enactment of the old
markets, brought alive by the unique forms of dancing, playing and singing. Identity marks also
present in the traditional arts and crafts, from which the embroidery, linen work and the
restoration of artwork and woodcarving stand out.
Experience the tastes and odours of traditional cuisine, always served with “vino verde” (green
wine) of excellence sprung in these lands. Recover your strengths in the quietness that
surrounds the rural tourism units in the region or go for a walk in the centenary gardens, where
time seems to have stood still. Wherever you go, you will be welcomed with the courtesy and
authenticity of the local population.
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Monastery of Saint Mary of Pombeiro | Felgueiras
Church of Saint Vincent of Sousa | Felgueiras
Church of the Saviour of Unhão | Felgueiras
Bridge of Veiga | Lousada
Church of Saint Mary of Airães | Felgueiras
Church of Saint Mammes of Vila Verde | Felgueiras
Tower of Vilar | Lousada
Church of the Saviour of Aveleda | Lousada
Bridge of Vilela | Lousada
Church of Saint Mary of Meinedo | Lousada
Bridge of Espindo | Lousada
Monastery of Saint Peter of Ferreira | Paços de Ferreira
Tower of the Alcoforados | Paredes
Chapel of Our Lady of Piety of Quintã| Paredes
Monastery of Saint Peter of Cête| Paredes
Tower of the Castle of Aguiar de Sousa| Paredes
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Chapel of Our Lady of Vale| Paredes
Monastery of the Saviour of Paço de Sousa | Penafiel
Memorial of Ermida | Penafiel
Church of Saint Peter of Abragão | Penafiel
Church of Saint Genesius of Boelhe | Penafiel
Church of the Saviour of Cabeça Santa | Penafiel
Church of Saint Michael of Entre-os-Rios | Penafiel
Memorial of Sobrado | Castelo de Paiva
Church of Our Lady of Nativity of Escamarão | Cinfães
Church of Saint Mary Major of Tarouquela | Cinfães
Church of Saint Christopher of Nogueira | Cinfães
Bridge of Panchorra | Resende
Monastery of Saint Mary of Cárquere | Resende
Church of Saint Martin of Mouros | Resende
Church of Saint Mary of Barrô | Resende
Church of Saint James of Valadares | Baião
Bridge of Esmoriz | Baião
Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede | Baião
Chapel of Our Lady of Deliverance of Fandinhães | Marco de Canaveses
Memorial of Alpendorada | Marco de Canaveses
Monastery of Saint Mary of Vila Boa do Bispo | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Andrew of Vila Boa de Quires | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Isidore of Canaveses | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Mary of Sobretâmega | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Nicholas of Canaveses | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Martin of Soalhães | Marco de Canaveses
Church of the Saviour of Tabuado | Marco de Canaveses
Bridge of Arco | Marco de Canaveses
Church of Saint Mary of Jazente | Amarante
Bridge of Fundo de Rua | Amarante
Church of Saint Mary of Gondar | Amarante
Church of the Saviour of Lufrei | Amarante
Church of the Saviour of Real | Amarante
Monastery of the Saviour of Travanca | Amarante
Monastery of Saint Martin of Mancelos | Amarante
Monastery of the Saviour of Freixo de Baixo | Amarante
Church of Saint Andrew of Telões | Amarante
Church of Saint John the Baptist of Gatão | Amarante
Castle of Arnoia | Celorico de Basto
Church of Saint Mary of Veade | Celorico de Basto
Church of the Saviour of Ribas | Celorico de Basto
Church of the Saviour of Fervença | Celorico de Basto