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 An Oasis or a Mirage? by dabidc
At the top was a park for all ages, seats for the Seniors, a playground for the younger folks and a chance to rest in the shade for the traveller.
Or a place for those who had just sampled some of that Vinho de Porto. Ahh----
The small pool and palm trees was a true oasis on a hot day and far from being a mirage. Leave a Comment
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 Lookout Tower by dabidc
The lookout Tower was located on the south side of the Gardens and gave a fine view across the river and along the river to the east. The bosts on the river were mostly tourist sightseeing boats, no Ocean going ships, a few rowing skulls and near the mouth of the river some small yachts. Leave a Comment
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 Monte de Santa Luzia. by dabidc
The Templo is of 20th Century vintage and there used to be a cable car which operated in 2000, but is no longer able to assist the traveller up the hill.
The views from the top are extensive over both the town and the river and it is possible to see the Ocean beyond the harbour.
This visit to Viano is a stop over on the journey to NW Spain. It is located about mid way between Porto and the Portuguese/Spanish border, north of Porto
I placed the info on the visit to Viano do Castelo in OTBP for Porto , there is no listing for Viano do Castelo in VT. Leave a Comment
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 Narrow lane in Viano. by dabidc
The older parts of the town include the Praca de Republica , with a 16th Century fountain. A Town Hall is also in this vicinity and the church of Igreja da Misericordia. The narrow lanes cross from east to west and connect with theruins of a fort to the west. Leave a Comment
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 Crystal Gardens by dabidc
I found Crystal Gardnes by walking west for about 15 blocks and entering the Gardens.
The photo shows a well treed location with lawns and flowers and a building that looked like an Exhibition Hall. One could wander all around the gradens and the building and eventually find a view over the Douro river. Leave a Comment
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 View of Viano do Castelo by dabidc
The more modern area is near the rail and road bridge to the east of town. Older buildings in the centre and the port/harbour and ruins of the fort are to the west end of town. Leave a Comment
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 Riverfront shaded walk by dabidc
So come along and explore. Leave a Comment
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 West along the Douro. by dabidcLeave a Comment
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 Side view of the figure. by dabidc
Located very close to the old fort near the harbour at Viana Do Castelo.
Believe me I had to risk life and limb to take these two photos, well not really. The wall to the right was the parapet of the fort. Leave a Comment
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 Farewell to Viano by dabidc
The view taken from the old gate at the fort, looking up to the Cathedral on the Hill. A fitting end to the visit to this Off The Beaten Path, town of 20,000 people. It was a pleasure to visit and a pleasan interlude and a vastly calmer place to visit than Porto. Leave a Comment
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