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Things to see in Viseu (Portugal): 19 places and when to go
Viseu is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Temples (3), Nature (3). The best known are Viseu Cathedral, Dolmen of Cunha Baixa and Grão Vasco National Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 40.657, -7.91
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Temples (3) · Nature (3) · Food and drink (2) · Museums and art (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 92 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Serra de São Macário, at 1,052 m.
What to see in Viseu
The places in and around Viseu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Viseu CathedralCathedral317 m
- Dolmen of Cunha BaixaDolmen in Cunha Baixa, Portugal15 km
- Grão Vasco National MuseumCultural heritage monument in Viseu, Portugal354 m
- Monastery of Santa Maria de Maceira DãoBuilding in Mangualde, Viseu District, Portugal8.3 km
- Serra de São MacárioMountains in Portugal27 km
- Termas Romanas de São Pedro do SulHistory18 km
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora do CasteloChurch building in Mangualde, Viseu District, Portugal15 km
- Ruínas do Castelo de VilhariguesCultural heritage monument in Vouzela, Portugal20 km
- Cava do ViriatoBuilding in Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal1.2 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoChurch building in Castro Daire Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal30 km
- Pedra Escrita, SerrazesArchaeological site21 km
- Pillory of MõesPillory in Castro Daire, Portugal24 km
- Castro do Bom SucessoCultural heritage monument in Mangualde, Portugal26 km
- Pelourinho de VouzelaPillory in Vouzela, Portugal19 km
- Inscrição do Penedo de LamasCultural heritage monument in Castro Daire, Portugal19 km
- Termas de AlcafacheHot spring bath6.7 km
- Grande Rota da TransumânciaHiking20 km
- Quinta de LemosWinery11 km
- Solar do Vinho do Dão, pórtico, edifícios anexos e jardins, antigo Paço EpiscopalBuilding in Viseu, Portugal893 m
When to go to Viseu
The best time to visit Viseu is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:38
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Viseu
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 92 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cabanas de Viriato12 places21 km
- Romãs12 places26 km
- São João do Monte10 places28 km
- Seia10 places32 km
- Albergaria da Serra13 places38 km
- São João de Tarouca17 places40 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Viseu?
The best known: Viseu Cathedral, Dolmen of Cunha Baixa, Grão Vasco National Museum, Monastery of Santa Maria de Maceira Dão, Serra de São Macário. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Viseu?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Viseu?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 92 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Viseu as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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