| Vila do Conde | ||
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| State | Portugal | |
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| Region | Northern Portugal | |
| Inhabitants | 77 320 (2008) | |
| Name inhabitants | Vilacondense | |
| POSTAL CODE | 4480 | |
| Patron | São João Baptista | |
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Vila do Conde is a city of Northern Portugal.
To know
Located at the mouth of the Rio Ave, Vila do Conde bases its economy on high-tech industries located in the Mindelo area and on other more traditional ones such as bobbin lace making. It is also a fishing port and a popular seaside resort which forms a single agglomeration with Póvoa de Varzim, located a few kilometers further north.
The first document relating to the center dates back to the year 953 AD. The city is referred to as "Villa do Comite" in the will drawn up by the Countess Mumadona Dias (900 - 968).
The foundation of the monastery of Santa Clara dates back to 1318. In 1987 it was elevated to the rank of a city.
How to orient yourself
Vila do Conde: full screen map.How to get
By plane
Located just 15 km south of the center, Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) is connected to Vila do Conde via the A28 motorway, the EN13 highway and a metro line. Port.
How to get around
What see
Religious architectures
mother church
Santa Clara Monastery
The church of the Monastery of Santa Clara
Reproduction of a sailing ship moored on Rio Ave
- 1 Santa Clara Monastery (Mosteiro de Santa Clara). Founded in 1318, the monastery of Santa Clara dominates the city and the course of the Rio Ave from a hill. The small Gothic church remains of the original construction. The imposing building next to it dates back to the end of the 18th century.
- 2 Igreja do Convento de Santa Clara.
- 3 mother church (Igreja Matriz de São João Baptista), Rua da Igreja. Built between 1496 and 1515 on the site of a medieval church, the "Igreja Matriz" shows a style of transition from Gothic to Renaissance which in Portugal it took on the particular forms of the Manueline style. The finely carved portal is the work of João de Castilho. The massive bell tower that stands on the side dates back to 1573. The interior has three naves. The two chapels in the transept are decorated with azulejos from the 1600s. The gilded wooden pulpit is from the end of the 17th century.
Civil and military architectures
- 4 Aqueduct of Santa Clara (Aqueduto de Santa Clara).
- 5 Forte de São João Baptista (Forte de Nossa Senhora da Assunção). A fort in the shape of a pentagon whose function was to monitor the traffic at the mouth of the Rio Ave. Casa de Comando, the barracks (Quartel from Tropa), a cistern and other buildings all in good condition. A ramp allows access to the battlements and corner bastions where some artillery pieces still stand.
Museums
- 6 Nau Quinhentista (Ship of the '500), Rua Cais da Alfandega, ☎ 351 252 240 740.
Tue-Sun: 10 am-6pm. Nautical museum set up in a faithful replica of a 16th century sailing ship. - 7 , Rua Cais from Alfândega, ☎ 351 252 240 740. Tue-Sun: 10 am-6pm.
- 8 Museu das Rendas de Bilros, Rua de São Bento 70, ☎ 351 252 248 468. Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm.
- 9 Casa Museu José Régio, Av. José Régio, ☎ 351 252 248 468. Tue-Sun: 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00.
- 10 Museu do Bombeiro, Rua Dom Sancho I, n ° 1, ☎ 351 252 640 600.
- 11 Ciência Viva Center, Av. Bernardino Machado 96 (Santa Clara metro station), ☎ 351 252 633 383. Tue-Sat: 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00.
Tue-Sun: 10 am-6pm. Nautical museum set up in a faithful replica of a 16th century sailing ship.Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Praia do Forno. The small beach immediately north of the mouth of the Rio Ave, dominated by the fort of São João Baptista.
- 2 Praia da Ladeira. In its northernmost stretch it takes the name of Praia Azul.
- 3 Praia das Caxinas. The furthest beach, next to Póvoa de Varzim.
Shopping
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Estádio dos Arcos, Rua Dom Sancho I, n ° 3 (Vila do Conde metro station).
Night clubs
Most of the nightclubs are located on the riverside, at the level of Piazza della Repubblica and further upstream towards the José Régio square. Few others are located along the beaches.
- 2 Encanas´97, Praça da República 38, ☎ 351 939 463 891. Mon-Sun 08: 00-04: 00.
- 3 Cacau Café, Praça da República 42. Mon-Sun 09: 00-04: 00.
- 4 Noite Oriental - Shisha Bar, José Régio Square 107, ☎ 351 910 201 208.
- 5 [link not working]Urban Social Club, José Régio Square 78, ☎ 351 252 093 237. Mon-Sat 18: 00-04: 00 Sun 18: 00-24: 00.
- 6 Bacchus, José Régio Square 70, ☎ 351 252 610 593. Mon-Sat 18: 00-02: 00. Wine Bar
- 7 Barcearia 1º Piso, Rua da Igreja 8, ☎ 351 252 170 114. Mon-Sat 09: 00-02: 00, Sun 09: 00-24: 00.
- 8 In Badalhoca Do Fredo, Rua de São Bento 29, ☎ 351 252 064 937. Tavern open 24 hours a day.
- 9 Thomas Bar, Av. Cidade de Guimarães 326, ☎ 351 252 056 671. Mon-Sat 22: 00-02: 00.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Restaurante Costa Verde, Rua Doutor Pereira Junior 138 (Inside a courtyard crossed by a pedestrian street), ☎ 351 252 631 835. Portuguese cuisine restaurant. Dishes based on fish and breaded meats.
- 2 Churrasqueira or Pescador, Rua do Cordoeiro 128, ☎ 351 252 645 034, 351 914 926 339. Mon-Sun 08: 00-12: 00.
- 3 Relic, Rua de Sao Bento 87, ☎ 351 915 420 984. Small tapas bar decorated in a rustic way.
- 4 Or Mestre, Praca Jose Regio N 113, ☎ 351 252 044 153. Wed-Sun 11: 00-23: 00.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Parque de campismo de Arvore, ☎ 351 252 633 225, 351 916 166 711. Located in a magnificent natural setting, among dense pine forests that border the beaches of Arvore and Azurara. It is the property of Clube Nacional de Montanhismo and the prices for non-members are higher. It has two swimming pools, supermarket, playground and restaurant (recommended).
Average prices
- 2 Bellamar Hostel, Praça da República 84, ☎ 351 252 631 748.
Safety
How to keep in touch
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