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
38 min walk • The Castle of Lamego is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Lamego, in the municipality of Lamego, Portuguese district of Viseu.
1.4 miSW
Church
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Lamego
37 min walk • The Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral also called Lamego Cathedral is a religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church that was founded in 1129.
4.7 miE
Church
Igreja de São Miguel
120 min walk • Igreja de São Miguel is a church designated as a National Monument in Portugal. Its construction possibly dates back to the 12th century, and is the only national monument in the municipality of Armamar, Portugal. It underwent several interventions after the construction in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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

Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão

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