Vila Nova de Famalicão

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Vila Nova de Famalicão is a Portuguese town with a population of approximately 133,048 inhabitants in an area of 201,59 km², subdivided into 49 parishes. Inserted in the Braga District, in the North Region of Portugal and in the Sub-Region of Vale do Ave, global positioned at 41⁰24’36” N | 8⁰31’13.53” W. The population of Vila Nova was created in 1205 with the charter given by the King Sancho I. The municipality was created in 1835 as a detachment from Barcelos and was elevated to the category of “Vila” with the charter given by the Queen D. Maria II. In 1985, approved by National Assembly, Vila Nova de Famalicão was elevated to the category of "city". The inhabitants of Famalicão are called Famalicenses. ()

Alternative names: Population: 9.5 thous.Area: 77.99 mi²Coordinates: 41°24'31"N, 8°31'9"W

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Vila Nova de Famalicão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lagoncinha Bridge, Igreja de Santa Eulália do Mosteiro de Arnoso, Casa-Museu de Camilo Castelo Branco, Mosteiro de São Bento.

4.1 miS
Bridge
Lagoncinha Bridge
106 min walk • Lagoncinha Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the Ave River in Lousado, Vila Nova de Famalicão, in Portugal. The bridge was classified as a National Monument in 1943.
4 miN
Church
Igreja de Santa Eulália do Mosteiro de Arnoso
103 min walk • Church of Santa Eulalia of the Monastery of Arnoso is a church in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It was classified as a National Monument in 1938.
3 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Casa-Museu de Camilo Castelo Branco
77 min walk • Casa de Camilo, the usual name of the residence of the writer Camilo Castelo Branco at Quinta de S. Miguel de Seide, is a reconstituted house-museum, located in the parish of São Miguel de Seide, municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão, district ...
5.1 miSE
Church
Mosteiro de São Bento, Santo Tirso
129 min walk • Monastery of Santo Tirso is a monastery located in the parish of Santo Tirso, municipality of Santo Tirso, in Portugal, that was of the Benedictine Order. The monastery was founded om 978 by Unisco Godins, wife of Aboazar Lovesendes, first lord of Maia and ancestor of this family.
6 miNE
Museum
Stringed Instruments Museum, Braga
154 min walk • The Stringed Instruments Museum in Portuguese: Museu dos Cordofones is located in Tebosa, in the surroundings of the city of Braga, Portugal dedicated to traditional Portuguese string instruments.
0.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho
14 min walk • Estádio Municipal de Famalicão is a multi-use stadium in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Famalicão who currently compete in the Primeira Liga, the top tier of Portuguese football. The stadium is able to hold 5,307 people.
5.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio do CD Trofense
146 min walk • Estadio do Clube Desportivo Trofense is a multi-use stadium in Trofa, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Trofense. The stadium has a seating capacity of 5,074. The stadium was built on the 24 December 1950.
6.3 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio do CD Aves
160 min walk • Estádio do CD das Aves is a multi-use stadium in Vila das Aves, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Clube Desportivo das Aves. The stadium holds 8,560 people and was built in 1981.