Entre-os-Rios at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro

Located in the municipality of Penafiel, Entre-os-Rios lies at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro. The historic riverside quarter and visible traces of earlier floods in Entre-os-Rios, in the municipality of Penafiel, shape the way visitors see the place. Churches, a museum, and gardens in the municipality of Penafiel add to its cultural setting. When choosing your destination, you can therefore combine river scenery and local history with a variety of buildings and gardens.

Riverside setting and local history

The riverside quarter of Entre-os-Rios, in the municipality of Penafiel, is part of the Rota do Românico. This connection offers a cultural and historical perspective on Entre-os-Rios in the municipality of Penafiel: alongside its location at the confluence, the riverside quarter is linked to a wider route. The flood marks in Entre-os-Rios, in the municipality of Penafiel, also offer another way to explore local history. Marks from numerous floods can be seen on the walls of many houses in historic Entre-os-Rios. They make recurring floods visible in the built environment and give the historic townscape a tangible, local dimension.

The location of the Termas de Entre-os-Rios in the municipality of Penafiel is also clearly specified: they are at INATEL on EN 106, kilometre 39, in Entre-os-Rios, Eja, Penafiel. For road directions in the municipality of Penafiel, Penafiel Sul is listed as the destination for Entre-os-Rios and the southern municipalities of the Concelho. The two references in the municipality of Penafiel have different purposes: the Termas are located at a specific kilometre on EN 106, while Penafiel Sul serves as a destination for road directions.

Churches, a museum, and gardens in Penafiel

In the municipality of Penafiel, you will find several distinct architectural landmarks. The Igreja paroquial de São Martinho is classified as a National Monument. Its longitudinal plan includes three naves and four bays: the naves divide the building lengthwise, while the bays divide its length into sections. The Igreja do Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos dates from the 17th century and belongs to the Mannerist style. São Martinho is notable for its monument status and spatial layout, while the Convento church is defined by its historical period and style.

The Museu Municipal de Penafiel is housed in the Palacete dos Pereira do Lago. The building was restored by Fernando Távora and Bernardo Távora. The museum’s location thus connects the name of a cultural institution with a restored building and the two architects. This offers a different perspective on the municipality from that of its churches: here, the building, its restoration, and the institution are the shared point of reference.

The gardens also differ in character. The historic public Jardim do Calvário is also known as Jardim Egas Moniz. It features busts of Egas Moniz, the tutor of D. Afonso Henriques, and the poet António Nobre. The two figures bring together a historical personality from the circle of Portugal’s first king and a poet. The Jardim da Praça da República is in the centre of Penafiel and serves as a kind of viewpoint over the valley of the Rio Cavalum. While the Calvário garden is shaped by its history and busts, the other garden combines a central location with views over the valley.

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