Walking route through Vila de Fão
Description: URBAN Pedestrian Route through the town of Fão, of low difficulty and with an approximate distance of 5.8 km.
In Fão, an old saline center from the Middle Ages, it is worth mentioning its historic area.
Alameda do Bom Jesus
Esposende
In the old urban structure of the village, on the left bank of Cávado, when we walk along its streets, it is easy to see the great influence that Brazilian culture had at the beginning of the century. XX, through the Brazilian taste of the rich "make-travel" that had notable residences erected. These brands are very evident, for example, in the current Largo do Cortinhal, in the imposing residence of Pinto de Campos, commander of the Merchant Navy, as well as in the southern top of Alameda do Bom Jesus. It is in this space that Francisco de Campos Morais, founder of the Campos Morais & C.a house, in Rio Grande do Sul, where he implanted his 'mansion', recreating a typical Brazilian environment.
Location: Vila de Fão
Starting Point: Alameda do Bom Jesus
Route Type: Short route, circular
Scope: Urban, Historic, Landscape and Natural
Distance to be covered: 5.85 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Recommended Season: All year
Cartography: Military Letter of Portugal - Geographic Institute of the Army, scale 1:25 000, nº 68
Interesting reasons: Joaquim Pinto de Campos House, Bom Jesus de Fão Church, Art Nouveau Band, Sheep House, Medieval Fão Cemetery, Ofir Youth Hostel, Fifteenth and 18th Century Houses in the historic area of Fão, Largo do Cortinhal , Alminhas do Cais, Cais das Alminhas, Facho and Capela da Bonança, Luis Filipe Bridge, Parish Church, Misericórdia de Fão Church and Chapel of N. Sr.ª de Fátima.
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