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Marco de Canaveses (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmaɾku ðɨ kɐnɐˈvezɨʃ] ⓘ) is a city and municipality on Porto district, in northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 53,450, in an area of 201.89 km 2. The city itself had a population of 9,042 in 2001.
Marco de Canaveses is a destination that features the Douro and Tâmega rivers, which have a strong impact on the identity of local customs and traditions. As well as the rivers there are the Carrapatelo and Torrão reservoirs, excellent bodies of water for water sports.
- Obras do Fidalgo. The facade of this abandoned palace keeps watch over a vineyard. And it’s no everyday palace, as this would have been the finest and possibly largest in Portugal.
- Tongóbriga. Below the picturesque Serra de Montedeiras is a village that has an extensive Roman archaeological site from the end of the 1st century. A network of ancient roads converge on Tongóbriga so it’s fair to assume that this would have been a prestigious city.
- Igreja de Santa Maria de Marco de Canaveses. Álvaro Siza Vieira, one of the most celebrated Portuguese architects of the last few decades, drew up this minimalist church in the mid-1990s.
- Museu Municipal Carmen Miranda. Did you know that the silver screen star Carmen Miranda was born in Marco de Canaveses? The town’s municipal museum adopted the name of its most illustrious native in 1985 when it received some of her possessions as a donation.
Marco de Canaveses. Crossed by Duero River, the river beach of Bitetos has been in the past, must-see of the boats rabelo. Featuring a pier, is staging point for boats and often receives evidence of Powerboating, canoeing and water skiing.
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- The top attractions to visit in Marco de Canaveses are: Barragem do Carrapatelo Ruinas de Tongobriga - Cidade Romana Sapateiro - Vineyard & Winery...
- The best outdoor activities in Marco de Canaveses according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Barragem do Carrapatelo Praia de Bitetos Parque Fluvial d...
- The best day trips from Marco de Canaveses according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Douro Valley Day Cruise from Porto to Pinhão with Breakfast, Lun...
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