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Grijó (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡɾiˈʒɔ]) is a former civil parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Grijó e Sermonde. The population in 2011 was 10,578, in an area of 11.33 km². It is the birthplace of André Gomes who plays for Everton FC.
The Battle of Grijó ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡɾiˈʒɔ]) (10–11 May 1809) ended in victory for the Anglo-Portuguese Army commanded by Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Wellesley (the future 1st Duke of Wellington) over the French army commanded by Marshal Nicolas Soult during the Second French invasion of Portugal in the Peninsular War.
- 10-11 May 1809 [1]
- Anglo-Portuguese victory
The primitive monastery, called Monastery of São Salvador de Grijó, was founded in 922 in the place of Muraceses. It was only in the year 1112 that it was moved to its current location. In 1770 the convent was extinguished, passing its assets to the Convent of Mafra.
- Alameda do Mosteiro Grijó, 4415-998, Vila Nova de Gaia
- 22 745 8104
Top Things to Do in Grijó, Portugal. Places to Visit in Grijó. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Types of Attractions. Sights & Landmarks. Traveller rating. & up. Good for Kids. Good for Big Groups. Free Entry. Adventurous. Show more. 5 places sorted by traveller favourites. 1. Aqueduto dos Arcos D'Amoreira.
- Aqueduto dos Arcos D'Amoreira 2 Points of Interest & Landmarks.
- Mosteiro de S. Salvador de Grijo 1 Churches & Cathedrals.
- Alminhas do Senhor do Padrao 1 Churches & Cathedrals.
- Capela de Santa Rita. Churches & Cathedrals.
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Grijó é uma vila portuguesa que foi sede da extinta Freguesia de Grijó do Município de Vila Nova de Gaia, freguesia que tinha 11,46 km² de área e 10 578 habitantes (2011), donde uma densidade populacional de 923 hab/km².
