What to do and see in Marco de Canaveses, Northern Portugal: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

THE CASTELINHO Every year, on September 8th, the Castelinho is visited by thousands of people, who seek with their presence to honor Our Lady of the Nativity of Castelinho. A place of spirituality and surrender.

A place of religiosity and spirituality. Fantastic to visit for its Nature and surrounding landscapes. A Convent of Pilgrimage and Faith.

An incredible church with a very pleasant surrounding space, blue tiles, sacred art and quite interesting architecture.

The existing Chapel, dedicated to the Virgin of Deliverance was once the main church of the parish of Saint Martin of Fandinhães. Its location, away from communication routes and populated areas close to the Douro valley led to the transfer and creation of a new parish seat in Paços de Gaiolo. So, we are left with the memory of this Romanesque structure, which, either dismantled or designed, shows curious details of the medieval stonemasons' artistic work. This Chapel is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

While sources attest the existence, in the 12th century, of two temples in Tabuado, one dedicated to Saint Mary and another one to the Saviour, the latter seems to have won out as the leading patron. This was, however, erected later on, probably in mid 13th century, according to the proto-Gothic rosette in the main façade and other ornamental elements of the building.

A small Church, whose primitive Romanesque style appears in good condition. Built in the second half of the 13th century on a small plateau, it was dedicated to bishop Saint Isidore. In its structure, the elaborate main portal stands out.

Soalhaes was a very important territory, coveted by medieval nobility. The interior of the Church of Soalhaes amazes us due to the investment made in the 18th century on its decoration; it includes tile panels and relief and carved wooden panels that extend beyond the altars.