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Aveiro’s Stories, Canals and Azulejos
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Praca da Republica
Languages
English, French
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Overview
1. Praca da Republica
City Hall. Aveirense Theater and the statue of José Estevão
Church of Merçy. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
2. "Rua Direita"
The "Direita" streets in Portugal are usually the local main street.
3. Marquês de Pombal Square.
3.1 Igreja Carmelita de Aveiro.
3.2 Court House with the so called statue of Injustice.
3.3 Casa de Santa Zita - A early 20th century façade of azulejos
4. Azulejos on Sapataria Leitao
Advertising tiles promoting the shoe shop.
5. Praça do Milénio
5.1 Statue of Blessed Joana of Portugal.
5.2 Convent of Jesus of the Dominican Sisters, the municipal museum.
5.3 Church of São Domingos.
6. Central Graveyard
Interesting group of crypts and tombs, some of them protected heritage sites.
7. Outside visit - Canal Central
Aveiro's urban canals. The types of boats in the lagoon. Bridges and ribbons.
8. Art Nouveau's façades and Museum
Casa Major Pessoa is the Aveiro's main Art Nouveau building. Other façades from the same period are visible near the Canal.
9. Fish Market Square
The history of the salt of Aveiro and other stories, like one of the city walls that disappeared.
City Hall. Aveirense Theater and the statue of José Estevão
Church of Merçy. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
2. "Rua Direita"
The "Direita" streets in Portugal are usually the local main street.
3. Marquês de Pombal Square.
3.1 Igreja Carmelita de Aveiro.
3.2 Court House with the so called statue of Injustice.
3.3 Casa de Santa Zita - A early 20th century façade of azulejos
4. Azulejos on Sapataria Leitao
Advertising tiles promoting the shoe shop.
5. Praça do Milénio
5.1 Statue of Blessed Joana of Portugal.
5.2 Convent of Jesus of the Dominican Sisters, the municipal museum.
5.3 Church of São Domingos.
6. Central Graveyard
Interesting group of crypts and tombs, some of them protected heritage sites.
7. Outside visit - Canal Central
Aveiro's urban canals. The types of boats in the lagoon. Bridges and ribbons.
8. Art Nouveau's façades and Museum
Casa Major Pessoa is the Aveiro's main Art Nouveau building. Other façades from the same period are visible near the Canal.
9. Fish Market Square
The history of the salt of Aveiro and other stories, like one of the city walls that disappeared.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Museu de Arte Nova
- Praça da República
- Casa de Santa Zita
- Igreja de São João Evangelista / Igreja Carmelita de Aveiro
On arrival
Meeting point: Praça da República, near to the statue of José Estevão. In the central area, in front of the city hall.
Things to note
It is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Suitable for bringing pets.
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