Vila Real is the capital of a homonymous district and administrative center in the north of Portugal, at the foot of the Serra do Marão, on the banks of the Corgo. The city has about 50,000 inhabitants. The origins of the settlement date back to prehistoric times. After the occupation of the land by Celts and Moors, the inhabitants left the area. It was not until the 12th century that people came back and founded Vila Real de Panóias in 1289. In 1293 city rights were awarded. Agriculture, crafts and, of course, viticulture are important economic sectors of the city. In particular Vila Real is famous for its linen and black clay.
Bilder zum Hafen Vila Real / Portugal
Cruise offers to the port Vila Real / Portugal
Vila Real has many historic buildings. Remarkable are among them the Gothic cathedral of S. Domingos and the Baroque churches of S. Pedro and Clériogos. In addition to the medieval houses, the Casa do Arco with its crenellated walls and the house of Diogo Cáo are particularly noteworthy. The most beautiful baroque royal seat in Portugal is the Mateus mansion. The city also provides a multifaceted leisure and sports offer for its visitors. Theaters, museums, galleries and concert halls offer many interesting activities. Once a year, the Corpus Christi procession takes place, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. Also the feast of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of the city, is celebrated. You can also visit the Parque Natural Park of Alvâo, north of the city.
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