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Religious Site Attractions In Vila Nova de Gaia

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Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001. The municipality has an area of 168.46 km². and a total population of 302,295 inhabitants , making it the most populous municipality in Norte Region. Gaia together with Porto and 12 other municipalities makes up the commonly designated Porto Metropolitan Area. The city contains many cellars where port wine is stored and aged. These cellars have become a major tourist attraction.
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  • 2. Bom Jesus do Monte Braga
    Bom Jesus do Monte is a Portuguese sanctuary in Tenões, outside the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount. The Sanctuary is a notable example of pilgrimage site with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters . It is an important tourist attraction of Braga.
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  • 3. Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena Madalena Northern Portugal
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  • 4. Sao Mateus's Church Madalena Northern Portugal
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