This is an ancient city, steeped in history, with Roman roots.

In this article, we offer suggestions for those who want to visit the historic and cultural centre of the Douro. 

• Viewpoints:

We present the natural charms of Lamego.

• Boa Vista Viewpoint:

Lamego, a city with a centuries-old heritage and culture, presents us with the Miradouro da Boa Vista. The focus is lost among so many natural treasures. Visitors will have a panoramic view of the villages, the much-worked vineyards, the Douro Valley, pine forests and olive groves. 

• Serra da Meadas Viewpoint:

Those who visit the Serra da Meadas viewpoint embrace the panoramic view over Lamego. This is undoubtedly the postcard that welcomes you to the Municipality!

• Wine and Wine Tourism

Lamego is synonymous with hospitality. In the Douro region, this city’s wine and wine tourism is a favourite and impossible to miss. The flavours are timeless, accompanied by the historical and heritage essence of the Douro, such as Port Wine.

Visit the various Wineries and Vineyards and see for yourself the best that Lamego has to offer.

• Gastronomy

In the capital of flavours and traditions, the gastronomy is second to none! Between traditional dishes and specialities, it will be difficult to choose where to start. The famous roast kid and wild rabbit are reminiscent of the flavours of the countryside. The sausages and ham snacks are an attraction, as are the varieties of bolas, whether chicken, tuna, cod, sardines, vinha d’alhos, ham or ham. For the sweet tooth, the Teixeira biscuit is a delicacy to savour. This municipality is also renowned for its tasty fruit.

• Heritage 

As you might expect, Lamego presents us with the most beautiful tales of history, with monuments and buildings that remind us of times gone by. 

• Castle and Cistern:

Built by the Moors, the castle dates back to before the founding of Portugal. It is located in the highest part of the city, at an altitude of around 543 metres. The Lamego Cistern is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese castle cisterns, according to the Directorate-General for National Buildings and Monuments.

• Churches and Convents:

There are many to visit in this municipality. Here are some routes for you to explore:

• Sé Cathedral;
• Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies;
• Church of Santa Maria Almacave;
• Chapel of St Peter of Balsemão;
• Church and Convent of Santa Cruz;
• Church of the Chagas Monastery;
• Church of the Convent of Santo António de Ferreirim;
• Church of Graça;
• Church of Desterro;
• Church of St Francis;
• Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Meninos in the Bairro da Ponte neighbourhood;
• Chapel of the Holy Spirit;
• Chapel of Our Lady of Hope.

• Statues and Busts:

History wanted to leave several sculptures honouring local figures:

• Bust of the poet Fausto Guedes Teixeira;
• Statue of “O Lamego”;
• Statue of the Unknown Soldier;
• Statue of Bishop Miguel de Portugal (Bishop of Lamego);
• Statue to the Volunteer Fireman;
• Rural Labourer’ Statue;
• “Cochicho” Statues;
• Bust of Commander Osório da Mota;
• Bust of Dr. João de Almeida.

• Honoured Houses:

We present a list of the most beautiful and grandiose buildings in Lamego:

• Casa das Brolhas;
• The old Seminary Building;
• Casa dos Serpas or Casa de Santa Cruz;
• Casa dos Vilhenas;
• Casa dos Mores;
• House of the Holy Spirit;
• House of the Pines of Aragon;
• House of the Viscount of Arneiros or House of the Pines;
• Former Bishop’s Palace (now the Lamego Museum building;
• Casa do Assento or Solar dos Padilhas;
• Casa dos Loureiros or the Counts of Alpendurada;
• Ribeiro Conceição Theatre;
• Immaculate Conception College;
• – Casa dos Silveiras or the Viscounts of Guiães.
• Fountains:

These are the waters that record the most beautiful tales:

• Chafariz dos Remédios (Nasoni Fountain);
• Monumental Fountain “O Lamego”;
• Holy Spirit Fountain;
• Fountain of the Giants;
• Mermaid Fountain;
• Pure Fountain;
• Pelican Fountain;
• Desterro Fountain;
• Fountain at Largo do Chafariz (Bairro da Ponte);
• Carquejeira Fountain;
• Almedina Fountain.

• Museums

Your trip cannot be complete without a visit to the various local museums. These include the most important archaeological site discovered in Lamego and its relics. You can explore the Porta dos Figos Archaeological Centre, the Lamego Museum, the Lamego Diocesan Museum and the Lamego Pedagogical Museum.

• Pilgrimage of Portugal

Between days of pure fun, emotion and colour, this is the result of a lot of hard work by its people.

The Pilgrimage of Portugal, in honour of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, is considered one of Portugal’s Seven Wonders of Culture.

Every year Lamego dresses up to fulfil and celebrate the centuries-old tradition, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and pilgrims on the days of the festival. Those who visit the city between August and September have the opportunity to see for themselves the grandeur of the pilgrimage, the battle of the flowers, the luminous march, the triumphal procession and the great night of the Pilgrimage of Portugal.

Visit Lamego, visit the Douro, a region that has a lot to offer and stories to tell.