Top Things to do in Amarante
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Top 5 Free Things to do in Amarante, Northern Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Amarante, Portugal including Sao Goncalo Church, Ponte de Sao Goncalo, Ecopista da Linha do Tamega, Convento de Sao Goncalo, Igreja de Sao Domingos.
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1. Sao Goncalo Church
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4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By kiwibuddy1 - Grand Bend, Canada
The striking St Goncalo's Church and Monastery anchors one end of the historic Ponte de Sao Goncalo. Construction of the present Church and Monastery began in 1543 and completed in 1620 on the site of a 13th century chapel.
2. Ponte de Sao Goncalo
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4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
The beautiful ancient Sao Goncalo Bridge, which crosses the Tamega River, is the bridge that lead you into the center of the town of Amarante and its beautiful ancient part. Before the present bridge, which was built in the 18th century, there was a medieval bridge here, which collapsed in 1763. It is likely that there was an earlier Roman bridge here too, because here was the Roman road that connected Amarante to Braga and Guimaraes.
3. Ecopista da Linha do Tamega
4. Convento de Sao Goncalo
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By CPC1911 - Sydney, Australia
Amarante was a really pleasant surprise. After the big hitting Ponte de Lima and Coimbra, this little town is really charming. Lots of winding laneways, cobblestone roads, quaint bridge, cake shops, handmade chocolates and more restaurants than you can poke a stick at. Up the hill from the bridge is the monastery and church of Saint Goncalo who is the patron saint of lovers in these parts. It’s not very big but had very detailed ornamentation of the central alter and various chapels. Sit down for a little while, reflect on life’s little joys, say a prayer for your friends and family and anyone in need of spiritual support. A peaceful place for reflection.
