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  1. Vila Real Guide: 5+ Things to See & Do - Portugalist

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    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.
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    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).
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    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.
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    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.