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solopes Says: Maybe the first Gothic temple built in all Iberia, this church comes from the 12Th century, initially in Romanic style. The heavy, crenellated walls, are complemented by delicate details in the later built main door. It is, no doubt, the most beautiful monument in Tuy.
solopes Says: The burial place of the local nobles, this Gothic church, has as the most distinguishable details two Baroque retables from the 18th century. It was part on a convent, disappeared with few remains.
solopes Says: One of the most interesting points in Tuy is this small square, with granite dominating everything, from the surrounding facades to the pavement, with evidence to a cross and its protection.
solopes Says: In the main avenue, close to the cathedral, there's a church from the 18th century that exemplies the typucal Galician style. Granite dominates, and the main door is interesting.
solopes Says: In my first visit to Tuy it was so visible the commerce with Portuguese that I... skipped. In my second visit, things had changed, the differences in prices didn't invite so much the Portuguese (excluding fuel) and I could appreciate the real city.
solopes Says: In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they are ready, and adding the comments later.Don't get mad on me - I'm glad to...
solopes Says: In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they are ready, and adding the comments later.Don't get mad on me - I'm glad to...
solopes Says: In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they are ready, and adding the comments later.Don't get mad on me - I'm glad to...
bambino36 Says: This gothic style church was built in the 14th century by the riverside, in a place called Rastrillo, honoring the patron saint of the city.Behind the church we can also admire the beauty of the river Minho and have a long and relaxing walk through the paseo fluvial
bambino36 Says: The river is part of the city's history and live. Since many centuries this same river was the barrier between portuguese Minho and spanish Galicia. Today it's this same river that unites these two regions
O vello Cabalo Furado: Maybe the best choice...
merak Says: They have traditional cuisine, daily menue from mon- fri for 9,50 EurosI had Jurelillos en escabeche and another fish as main course. The white wine served is regional, of tipical taste and good quality.Their desserts are home made.
bambino36 Says: This was used by the community to wash the laundry. It's not used anymore but til the 70's they were stil in use. I found many all over Portugal and Spain.
Road to the top of Mount Aloia
bambino36 Says: I found several cows along the road to the top of Mount Aloia and nobody was watching them, at least I haven't seen anyone. The road is very winding so the best thing is to drive very carefully.
solopes Says: I don't think that Tuy is what we may call "a beautiful city", far from that, but it is better than what I felt in my first visit. Descending from Glorieta to the river, there's a small garden, nice to... breed, and... that's all
bambino36 Says: The Mount Aloia (629 m) it's located near the city of Tui and is a sort of watchtower on the mountain of O Galiñeiro. It was declared Nature Reserve in 1978.It is believed that the first ones to build a settlement here were the celts. Some historians say that this place...
bambino36 Says: The Gran Cruz marks the end of the Via Crucis and it's located on the higher place on the mountain.From here the view over the minho valley is absolutely fantastic.
Mount Aloia - Chapel of San Xiao
bambino36 Says: On top of the mountain lies the Chapel of San Xiao. It was rebuilt in 1713 over a roman temple. From the Chapel starts what it's called the Via Crucis that ends at the Gran Cruz.
Mount Aloia - Information Center
bambino36 Says: This curious mountain house was built in 1921 and today is the Nature Reserve Information Center.It's located half the way to the top of the mountain.
solopes Says: In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they are ready, and adding the comments later.Don't get mad on me - I'm glad to...
bambino36 Says: The best thing to do when visiting Tui is to start the visit on the higher point of the city... the Cathedral. After that cross the old narrow streets down til the river and enjoy it's calm waters.
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The Cathedral was initially in a romanesque style, later was superseded by a early-Gothic style which receives its most complete expression in the facade.
Q: Is there any way to go from Tui to Valença do Minho, on the other side of the border, other than by train? I read that it is...
A: Yes, you can just walk. It should take you about half an hour, crossing the river by the International Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel. The views over the river banks,...
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The frontier town of Tuy (Tui) lies close to the river Mino and is one of the most attractive and picturesque places in Galicia. The walk up to the nature reserve of Monte Aloia will offer you...
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