The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Northern Portugal, Portugal

September 30, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal

1. Castle of Arnoia

N101-4, Celorico de Basto 4890 Portugal +351 255 810 706 [email protected] http://www.rotadoromanico.com/pt/monumentos/castelo-de-arnoia/
Excellent
53%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Castle of Arnoia

A Romanesque Castle overlooking the ancient land of Basto. It stands out from the landscape as a rocky fortress, with highlight to its keep, the square turret and the cistern. Below, the old town of Basto (currently known as village of Castelo) - with its pillory, audience house and apothecary (pharmacy) - reminds us of the period when this was a busy place due to the road that connected the Sousa to the Tâmega. This castle is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

2. Memorial aos Naufragos

Caxinas Praia das Caxinas, Vila do Conde Portugal
Excellent
43%
Good
41%
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16%
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0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Memorial aos Naufragos

3. Eca de Queiroz Monument

Praca do Almada, Povoa de Varzim 4490-438 Portugal http://www.cm-pvarzim.pt/areas-de-atividade/turismo/visitar/patrimonio/monumentos/monumentos-escultoricos
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Eca de Queiroz Monument

4. Anjo de Portugal

Estrada Nacional 224, Castelo de Paiva 3650-201 Portugal http://www.cm-castelo-paiva.pt/pt/anjo-de-portugal
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Anjo de Portugal

5. Santuario da Senhora da Guia

Belinho, Esposende Portugal
Excellent
44%
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56%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Santuario da Senhora da Guia

6. Escultura De Rede De Janet Echelman

Praca Cidade do Salvador, Matosinhos 4450-096 Portugal +351 22 939 0900 http://www.matosinhoswbf.pt/pages/326?geo_article_id=7
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Escultura De Rede De Janet Echelman

Reviewed By jdeCarvalho - Torquay, United Kingdom

Great tribute to all the fishermen from Porto, situated on a roundabout by the beach, a impressive piece of artwork. A must see...

7. Monumento Tragedia no Mar

Av. Gen. Norton de Matos, Matosinhos 4450-314 Portugal +351 22 939 0900 http://www.matosinhoswbf.pt/frontoffice/pages/326?geo_article_id=34
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Monumento Tragedia no Mar

Reviewed By MelissaM3078 - London, United Kingdom

This sculpture right on the beach is a must-see. The history behind it is explained and when you see how the artist has depicted the suffering you will be amazed. Incredible!

8. Obelisco da Praia da Memoria

Avenida D. Pedro IV, Matosinhos Portugal http://www.matosinhoswbf.pt
Excellent
53%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Obelisco da Praia da Memoria

9. Marco Miliario Romano

R. Jose Rodrigues 54 4930 Travessa Santo Estevao 720, Valenca 4930-764 Portugal http://www.visitvalenca.com/index.php
Excellent
35%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Marco Miliario Romano

10. Palacio dos Condes de Anadia

Largo Conde de Anadia, Mangualde 3530-129 Portugal +351 232 622 138 [email protected] http://palacioanadiamangualde.com
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Palacio dos Condes de Anadia

The Counts of Anadia Palace is a extraordinary building from the 18th century. This majestic Palace lies on a unique landscape setting in Mangualde, Viseu District. Keeping its originality and its history, it will take us on a tour telling us about extraordinary men and women. The Palace, Garden and Historical Forest visit takes us through its uses and daily life, taste and fashion, exuberance and refinement, reflecting its owners and their times.

Reviewed By joamag - Porto, Portugal

Very interesting place with a lovely guide! Bernardo showed us the place with diligence and a smile.

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