Discover the History and Culture
From the EN103

History and Culture of National Road 103

The National Road 103 (EN103) is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse history of northern Portugal. Along this route, each municipality tells a unique story, full of historical monuments, centuries-old traditions and landscapes that bear witness to centuries of cultural heritage. Travel with us and discover the cultural and historical treasures that make the EN103 an unforgettable route.

Iconic Points of History and Culture by Municipality

Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo is a treasure trove of history and culture. Discover the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, the Costume Museum, the Mother Church of Viana, the Fort of Santiago da Barra, the Convent of São Domingos, the Municipal Museum of Viana do Castelo and the Eiffel Bridge. Each point reveals a significant piece of this city’s rich heritage.

Esposende

Esposende, where history meets the sea. Explore the Mother Church, the Fort of São João Baptista, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Bonança, the Esposende Maritime Museum, the Esposende Lighthouse, the Misericórdia Church and the S. Lourenço Interpretive Center. These cultural landmarks are living testimonies to the region’s rich and diverse history.

Barcelos

Barcelos, famous for the Barcelos Rooster, is also home to the Paço dos Condes de Barcelos, the Mother Church, the Medieval Barcelos Bridge, the Pelourinho, the Pottery Museum, the Vilar de Frades Convent and the Torre de Menagem. Each monument tells a part of the history and tradition of this vibrant city.

Braga

Braga, city of the archbishops, is a center of culture and history. Visit the Braga Cathedral, Bom Jesus do Monte, the Tibães Monastery, the Palácio do Raio, the D. Diogo Sousa Archaeology Museum, the Arco da Porta Nova and the Roman Baths. Diogo de Sousa Archaeology Museum, the Porta Nova Arch and the Roman Baths. Braga offers an immersive experience in history and spirituality.

Póvoa de Lanhoso

Póvoa de Lanhoso, where past and present meet. Discover the Castle of Lanhoso, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Pilar, the Church of Fontarcada, the Casa da Botica, the Roman Bridge of Esperança, the Gold Museum and the Andorinhas Reservoir. These sites bear witness to the region’s rich history and culture.

Vieira do Minho

Vieira do Minho is an invitation to discover nature and history. Visit the Romanesque Church of Rossas, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Bouro, Vieira Castle, the Chapel of São João da Fraga, the Terra de Bouro Museum, the House of Wool and the Saltadouro Bridge. Each place tells us a little more about the identity of this municipality.

Montalegre

Montalegre, the land of the brave, offers the Castle of Montalegre, the Ecomuseum of Barroso, the Monastery of Pitões das Júnias, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Pranto, the Pillory of Montalegre, the Peneda-Gerês National Park and the traditional festivities of Friday the 13th. Explore a history rich in culture and unique traditions.

Boticas

Boticas is a land of tradition and well-being. Discover the Termas de Carvalhelhos, the Castro do Lesenho, the Ecomuseum of Barroso, the Nadir Afonso Arts Center, the Church of Santa Maria Madalena, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Livração and the Boticas Nature and Biodiversity Park. A municipality that reveals the best of the Portuguese countryside.

Chaves

Chaves, a city with Roman roots, reveals the Roman Bridge of Trajan, the Castle of Chaves, the Roman Baths, the Museum of the Flavian Region, the Church of Santa Maria Maior, the Fort of São Francisco and the Pillory of Chaves. Immerse yourself in a history that spans millennia.

Valpaços

Valpaços, where wine tradition meets history. Visit the Mother Church of Valpaços, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Saúde, the Casa do Vinho, the Solar dos Morgados, the Rural Museum of Vilarandelo, the traditional olive oil presses and the Casa do Povo of Carrazedo de Montenegro. Each place reflects the culture and traditions of this land.

Vinhais

In Vinhais, tradition and nature go hand in hand. Explore the Vinhais Biological Park, the Tobacco Museum, the Mother Church of Vinhais, Vinhais Castle, the Tobacco Fair, the Historic Center and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Ascensão. Each visit is an opportunity to learn more about the rich history of this municipality.

Bragança

Bragança, guardian of the history of Trás-os-Montes, invites you to explore the Domus Municipalis, the Castle of Bragança, the Iberian Mask and Costume Museum, the Church of Santa Maria, the Graça Morais Contemporary Art Center, the Bragança Pillory and the Montesinho Natural Park. Each monument and natural space reveals a piece of the soul of Trás-os-Montes.

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