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Viseu Cathedral in the background with the Ferris wheel at the S茫o Mateus fair in the foreground

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Overview

A charming provincial centre, Viseu is one of the Beiras鈥� most appealing cities. Interest is chiefly focused on its hilltop centre, a walled enclave of quaint plazas and cobbled alleyways capped by a monumental cathedral. For art lovers there are Renaissance treasures to savour in the Museu Gr茫o Vasco, while gourmets can luxuriate in rich red wines from the nearby D茫o region, one of Portugal's top wine-producing areas.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Museu Gr茫o Vasco

    Museu Gr茫o Vasco

    Viseu

    Adjoining the cathedral, the granite Pa莽o de Tr锚s Escal玫es (Palace of Three Steps) was originally built as the bishop鈥檚 palace. It's now a splendid museum鈥�

  • Catedral de Viseu

    Catedral de Viseu

    Viseu

    Viseu鈥檚 cathedral is a striking hybrid of architectural styles. Originally built in the 13th century, it now has a 17th-century Mannerist facade and a鈥�

  • Adro da S茅

    Adro da S茅

    Viseu

    Overlooked by a trio of impressive buildings 鈥� the Catedral, Pa莽o de Tr锚s Escal玫es (home of the Museu Gr茫o Vasco) and the Igreja da Miseric贸rdia 鈥� the鈥�

  • Parque do Fontelo

    Parque do Fontelo

    Viseu

    This 10-hectare haven of woodland and verdant space sprawls beyond the Portal do Fontelo. Here you'll find the 16th-century Antigo Pa莽o Episcopal (former鈥�

  • Casa da Rua Dom Duarte

    Casa da Rua Dom Duarte

    Viseu

    Traversing the historic centre, Rua Dom Duarte was originally the most direct path to the hilltop citadel. The narrow lane is flanked by many beautiful,鈥�

  • Casa da Ribeira

    Casa da Ribeira

    Viseu

    Housed in a smart stone house on the river Pavia, this small cultural centre focuses on the area's traditional way of life and artisanal skills. There's a鈥�

  • Museu Almeida Moreira

    Museu Almeida Moreira

    Viseu

    The 19th-century, azulejo-adorned Museu Almeida Moreira is housed in the former home of art critic and collector Francisco Ant贸nio Almeida Moreira,鈥�

  • Azulejos

    Azulejos

    Viseu

    The north side of Pra莽a da Rep煤blica is adorned with a series of striking azulejo (hand-painted tile) panels depicting scenes from regional life. The blue鈥�

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