Viseu

Viseu, uma cidade feliz

Viseu é uma cidade portuguesa pertencente à região Centro com cerca de 68.000 habitantes, sendo a segunda maior cidade do centro de Portugal, a seguir a Coimbra. É também a capital do distrito de mesmo nome, com uma população de cerca de 100.000 habitantes.

O centro de Viseu fica a cerca de 90 km do Pinhão, uma viagem de aproximadamente 1 hora e 15 minutos de carro.

O que visitar?

With delicious cuisine, invigorating hot springs, beautiful museums and the imposing Cathedral, it is imperative to visit Viseu.

Museu do Quartzo

The Quartz Museum (Galopim de Carvalho Interpretation Center) was the first museum dedicated to just one mineral, quartz.

In it you will find a science centre, several exhibition halls, an auditorium and a library.

General Information:
Monte de Santa Luzia, 3515, Viseu
T: +351 232 450 163
E: museumdoquartzo@cmviseu.pt
W: www.visitviseu.pt/museu.php?item=45
Museu de Arte Sacra – Tesouro da Catedral

Treasure of the Cathedral is the name of the museum space housed on the upper floor of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, in Viseu.

It is possible to observe numerous and valuable pieces of sacred art and religious implements, including vestments, reliquaries, monstrances, sculptures, furniture and books.

General Information:
Rua do Museu, 5150-610 Vila Nova de Foz Côa
T: +351 279 768 260
E: visita@arte-coa.pt
W: www.arte-coa.pt
Sé de Viseu – Catedral

The clipping of the Torres da Sé is one of the highlights for anyone visiting the city of Viseu.

This cathedral was built on the site of a primitive temple from the Suevo-Visigothic era, whose structure has recently been revealed by archaeological excavations.

Its attributes, namely the Mannerist façade and the ribbed vault in the shape of a cross, make this cathedral a must-see for lovers of religious art who visit the city.

General Information:
Adro da Sé, 3500-195 Viseu
T: +351 232 436 065
W: www.diocesedeviseu.pt/catedral