Aveiro City.

Paulo2004 · March 4th, 2005, 12:40 AM

This city was once a great seaport with a history linked to its salt pans dating back prior to 959AD as recorded in the will of Countess Mumadona. Much later, in the 16th Century it acquired new prosperity through its cod fishing industry practiced off the coast of Newfoundland. Unfortunately, very strong storms occurred at the end of the same century with the result that the harbour mouth silted up and thus virtually dealing a deathblow to all its beneficial trade.

Today the area is a centre of industry but the old lagoon of about 65 sq. km. still has its charm with the many canals and the distinctive and colorful “moliceiros” boats that were used to collect seaweed. The town is basically a mixture of neat fishermen’s cottages rebuilt into wonderful coffee houses and restaurants and Art Nouveau mansions with a few historic buildings. The small houses lining the beach area are most attractive with their distinct colorful facades of different painted colours. The church of Misericôrdia dates from the 16th Century, whilst the more modest Cathedral São Domingos is from the 15th Century. The city’s museum is located in what previously was the Mosteiro de Jesus where Santa Joana, the daughter of King Afonso V died in 1490. This museum, besides holding the tomb of this Saint in a richly gold decorated sanctuary, has an interesting collection of primitive and 15th Century art.

Paulo2004 · March 4th, 2005, 11:31 PM

TeKnO_Lx · March 5th, 2005, 02:27 AM

very nice pictures from de "venice of Portugal" lololo

Paulo2004 · March 5th, 2005, 10:09 PM

Yes, a smaller version of Venice.

Paulo2004 · March 7th, 2005, 09:56 PM

Arpels · March 9th, 2005, 09:49 PM

cool city, wath is taht arch in the 7 pic?

Lss911 · March 10th, 2005, 03:33 PM

One of the art neuveau buildings of aveiro:

Great city! I love the stadium!

Paulo2004 · March 14th, 2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lss911

One of the art neuveau buildings of aveiro:

Great city! I love the stadium!

Let's hope it gets a facelift pretty soon.

Paulo2004 · March 21st, 2005, 01:52 PM

Paulo2004 · April 4th, 2005, 02:16 PM

Paulo2004 · April 17th, 2005, 02:16 AM

I must keep my city alive!

spotila · April 17th, 2005, 04:03 AM

it's like a fairy tale >:O

Paulo2004 · April 21st, 2005, 12:02 AM

Paulo2004 · May 7th, 2005, 02:27 AM

Nick · May 7th, 2005, 03:30 AM

A nice blend of architectual styles

***Ashok*** · May 7th, 2005, 04:12 AM

Nice pics

Paulo2004 · May 11th, 2005, 05:19 PM

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gohcan · May 11th, 2005, 05:38 PM

Wow, it seems to be a nice and beautiful city. Thanks!

Paulo2004 · May 15th, 2005, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arpels

cool city, wath is taht arch in the 7 pic?

Just the top end of Aveiro's tallest building.

Urban Dave · May 15th, 2005, 10:24 AM

I was there a couple of years ago. Amazing city.

March 4th, 2005, 12:40 AM	#1
Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	Aveiro, city of canals. This city was once a great seaport with a history linked to its salt pans dating back prior to 959AD as recorded in the will of Countess Mumadona. Much later, in the 16th Century it acquired new prosperity through its cod fishing industry practiced off the coast of Newfoundland. Unfortunately, very strong storms occurred at the end of the same century with the result that the harbour mouth silted up and thus virtually dealing a deathblow to all its beneficial trade. Today the area is a centre of industry but the old lagoon of about 65 sq. km. still has its charm with the many canals and the distinctive and colorful “moliceiros” boats that were used to collect seaweed. The town is basically a mixture of neat fishermen’s cottages rebuilt into wonderful coffee houses and restaurants and Art Nouveau mansions with a few historic buildings. The small houses lining the beach area are most attractive with their distinct colorful facades of different painted colours. The church of Misericôrdia dates from the 16th Century, whilst the more modest Cathedral São Domingos is from the 15th Century. The city’s museum is located in what previously was the Mosteiro de Jesus where Santa Joana, the daughter of King Afonso V died in 1490. This museum, besides holding the tomb of this Saint in a richly gold decorated sanctuary, has an interesting collection of primitive and 15th Century art. __________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM. Last edited by Paulo2004; March 4th, 2005 at 11:28 PM.

March 4th, 2005, 11:31 PM	#2
Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	__________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM.

March 5th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#4
Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	Yes, a smaller version of Venice. __________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM.

March 7th, 2005, 09:56 PM	#5
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March 21st, 2005, 01:52 PM	#9
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March 10th, 2005, 03:33 PM	#7
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April 4th, 2005, 02:16 PM	#10
Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	__________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM.

April 17th, 2005, 02:16 AM	#11
Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	I must keep my city alive! __________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM.

April 17th, 2005, 04:03 AM	#12
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Paulo2004 Luso from Aveiro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lusitania Posts: 4,707 Likes (Received): 14	__________________ Por Portugal com paixão!- Murtosa em Fotos For the best photos or information on Portugal, visit the PORTUGUESE FORUM. Last edited by Paulo2004; May 7th, 2005 at 02:20 AM.

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