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Things To Do: Canal Central
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Aveiro’s main attractions are the channels. Some say that Aveiro is the Venice of Portugal. Well, that is said due to the channels, but be aware that Aveiro is not Venice, so don’t raise your expectations that high. It is no doubt a beautiful city, but it isn’t Venice.
This said it’s time to introduce the channels. The main channel is called Canal Central (Central Channel) and it crosses downtown. It is the ideal place for a stroll along its margins to observe the city. Also, when you reach the square, the channel exhibits its typical colourful boats, called Moliceiros (see next tip about Moliceiros).
At this stage, it is possible to enjoy a boat trip along the channel (but in regular boats not Moliceiros). There is plenty of offer there concerning this kind of trip, although I have never done any, so I cannot account to its value or quality.
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Things To Do: Moliceiros
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Moliceiros are colourful boats which are typical of Ria de Aveiro. Nowadays they are a symbol and a reference of Aveiro.
In former days, they were associated with the activity of collecting a kind of weed that grew in the river bed. This activity was of major economic importance to the city and its people. Nowadays, as it happened with so many other secular traditions across the country, it no longer exists as a regular economic activity.
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Things To Do: Art Nouveaux houses
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In Aveiro there are several noticeable Art Nouveaux styled houses, which are doubtless a must see when visiting this city.
The houses depicted on my photo are situated along the main channel, being that one of them nowadays houses the tourism office. These houses are not opened for visits, and may only be admired from the outside. As you may see on the photo, some of them are refurbished and well taken care of, whilst others aren’t.
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Things To Do: Sé - Cathedral
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Near the main channel (within walking distance), you may find the Sé of Aveiro (Church of São Domingos). This 15th century church is an ancient Dominican monastery. It may be visited free of charge, as long as there are no religious services going on.
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Things To Do: Church
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yumyum Fri Dec 5, 2008 21:07 UTC
Aveiro looks like a very pretty place in sunshine and the stripped houses of Costa Nova look very cute. | Bwana_Brown Thu Jun 16, 2005 09:53 UTC
Totally amazing photographs of Aveiro!! So clear and bright with colours! Now I really wish that we had not missed this spot when we were so close. My wife and I still smile when we think of Portugal, thanks for the reminder! | ncfg Wed Apr 27, 2005 22:42 UTC
Great page so far, i will be back for more. I love the Art Nouveaux houses and the Moliceiros pics. :) | pepples46 Wed Apr 27, 2005 20:56 UTC
I always liked the North of Portugal, unique and beautiful. great infos here and as usual, superb pix. thanx for sharing |
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