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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Viana do Castelo

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Updated June 21, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Santuário de Santa Luzia

An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Gil Eannes

This ship offers visitors the chance to spend the night aboard a former floating hospital for fishermen.

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O Rosal, Spain

Mills of Folon and Picon

"Satisfying" is a good way to describe these beautifully aligned rows of Spanish mills.

18 miles from Viana do Castelo

Braga, Portugal

Polychrome Augustus of Prima Porta

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

23 miles from Viana do Castelo

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