Vila Viçosa Trip Overview
This tour covers the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa, which keeps a set of unique monuments of its history and architecture such as churches, convents, castles, palaces and noble houses and recreational farms with their palaces that make this Vila Ducal the combination unique between heritage, history and architecture.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Vila Viçosa, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vila Viçosa, Évora, Portugal
This tour covers the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa, which keeps a set of unique monuments of its history and architecture such as churches, convents, castles, palaces and noble houses and recreational farms with their palaces that make this Vila Ducal the combination unique between heritage, history and architecture.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Terreiro do Paço, 7160 Vila Viçosa, Portugal
The guide will present the architectural heritage of this square (Paço Ducal, equestrian statue of D. João IV, Church of Agostinhos, Porta do Nó and Convento das Chagas de Cristo), highlighting the history of its construction and associated stories
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Church of S. Bartolomeu (Vila Vicosa), Vila Vicosa 7160-214 Portugal
The guide will present the architectural heritage of this church, highlighting the history of its construction and associated stories.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Conception (Vila Vicosa), Rua Nossa Senhora 2, Vila Vicosa 7160-245 Portugal
The guide will present the architectural heritage of the Sanctuary of the Patron Saint of Portugal, highlighting the history of its construction and its prominence in the history of Portugal.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castle of Vila Vicosa, Rua Sacadura Cabral, Vila Vicosa 7160-242 Portugal
The guide will present the architectural heritage of the Castle and Fortaleza, as well as the Pelourinho highlighting the history of the buildings and associated stories.
Duration: 40 minutes
