Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão

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The small Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, is situated in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Lamego in the northern region of Portugal. It was a Visigothic sanctuary dating back to the 7th century, although it has Baroque elements, in particular, in the South Gate and the western facade, which adjoins a later residential building. ()

Opened: 588 (1436 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 41°6'25"N, 7°46'59"W

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Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Lamego, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Igreja de São Miguel, Teatro Ribeiro Conceição.

1.5 miW
Forts and castles
Castle of Lamego, Lamego
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1.4 miSW
Church
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Lamego
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4.7 miE
Church
Igreja de São Miguel
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1.4 miSW
41°5'50"N • 7°48'26"W
Teatro Ribeiro Conceição, Lamego
37 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Castro of Cidadelhe
150 min walk • The Castro of Cidadelhe is a Portuguese castro in civil parish of Cidadelhe, in the municipality of Mesão Frio.
4.7 miE
Locality
Armamar
120 min walk • Armamar is a municipality in Viseu District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,297, in an area of 117.24 km2.
0.9 miSW
, Winery, Wine tours
Douro DOC, Lamego
23 min walk • Douro is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Douro River in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region. It is sometimes referred to as the Alto Douro, as it is located some distance upstream from Porto, sheltered by mountain ranges from coastal influence.
3.8 miN
41°9'41"N • 7°47'24"W
Régua-Rio Douro, Peso da Régua
97 min walk • Restaurant