Come walk with us calmly on an enlightening path through Aveiro's beating heart, guided by canals and the "azulejos" scattered around the city. Explore our history, written with salt in cod´s skin, and recognize multicultural influences.
Things to do Aveiro’s Stories, Canals and Azulejos
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.
Included
Museu de Arte Nova
Praça da República
Casa de Santa Zita
Igreja de São João Evangelista / Igreja Carmelita de Aveiro
Meeting point
Praca da Republica
Reviews (2)
2025-03-04 12:45:19
“Recomendable ”
Tour recomendable ????.
Antonio ha hecho que la visita a Aveiro sea amena y distendida. Hizo participar a los niños pequeños para mantener su atención en la medida de los posible.
Oscar (Spanish)
2025-03-02 17:26:51
“Magnífico tour”
Tour totalmente recomendable por dos motivos, la belleza de Aveiro y nuestro guia Antonio. Nos hizo la visita cercana, eramos solo dos personas, interesante, divertida y muy agradable!.☺️
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