WebVila Real is a historic city in northeast Portugal that was a royal residence in the middle ages. Learn about its attractions, such as palaces, sanctuaries, parks and festivals, and …
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WebFounded in the 13th century, Vila Real has a storied past that adds depth and character to the city’s aura. Its name, meaning ‘Royal Town’, is a nod to its origins as a retreat for …
WebVila Real is a city of 52,000 people (2011) the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region in Northern Portugal. It is the home of the beautiful Palácio de Mateus. Understand. Vila …
Panóias Sanctuary, in Vale de Nogueiras. Mateus Palace, in Mateus. Vila Real's privileged location at the crossroad between the Porto - Bragança and Viseu - Chaves roads allowed for a sustained growth over the centuries.
Located in a promontory formed by the gorges of the Corgo and Cabril rivers, Vila Real sits at 460 m (1,510 ft) altitude. The Alvão and Marão mountains overlook the town on the northwest and southwest side, respectively, rising up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft).
Starting from the 17th century, the House of Vila Real attracted the nobility to an extent that during that time the city housed more members of the royal family than any other settlement in Portugal except the capital in Lisbon, and family coats of arms remain above old houses and manors, some of which are still occupied by those families.
Hence the name, Vila Real which means Royal Town. First, let’s start with a brief history about Vila Real in Portugal. Vila Real is a small hilly city that overlooks the gorges of the Corgo River.
WebVila Real stands upon the rocky hills in the confluence of the Corgo and Cabril rivers, in the region of Trás-os-Montes, in northern Portugal. This town is worth noting for its charming …
WebVila Real is the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, in the North region, Portugal. It is also the seat of the Douro intermunicipal community and of the Trás-os-Montes e …
WebThe District of Vila Real (Portuguese: Distrito de Vila Real [ˈvilɐ ʁiˈal] ⓘ) is a district of northern Portugal. With an area of 4,239 km 2 (1,637 sq mi), the district is located east of …
WebVila Real. About. Vila Real. Towns and Villages. The provincial capital of Trás-os-Montes, Vila Real stands on a 427m high outcrop that forms the watershed between the Corgo …