Cova da Piedade-5 things to do and see

Cova da Piedade is a coastal town in Portugal on the banks of the River Tagus. The city has about 20,000 of inhabitants,. Although the city itself was founded in 1928, there are traces of human settlement in the area since the early Middle Ages. Visitors Cova da Piedade can equally enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds this place, but in a number of interesting sites.

1. City Museum (Museu da Cidade)

City Museum is open to the public in 2003 by the municipality. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the city. His employees are responsible for research, restoration, preservation and presentation of visitors remains cultural-historical heritage of the area.

3. Third stage in a public park (Coreto to Jardim Público)

Park where the stage is located in the center of town near the mouth of the River Tagus. This was during the eighteenth century held great bullfighting. The stage at this public park dates back to the nineteenth century and was erected in honor of the victory of liberal forces against the absolutist and the Battle of Cova da Piedade, which took place on 23 July 1833.

5. Palace Antonio Jose Gomes (Palace António José Gomes)

This building was built personally Antonio Jose Gomes at the end of the nineteenth century. He was responsible for the modernization of the region. The building was built in the neoclassical style with a symmetrical facade and a central two sides separated by pillars.

2. Church of Our Lady of piety (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade)

This church is an imposing religious building. It is not known exactly when it was built but it is known that the fully restored and expanded after the earthquake of 1755. Inside the church is a beautiful gilded altar and beautiful sculptures from the seventeenth century, which is a sponsor of Ladies of piety. Very interesting are the tiles from the same period covering the lower part of the central part of the building with views of the Bible.

4. The Chapel of St. Anthony (Capela de Santo. Antão)

Chapel of St. Anthony's temples dating from the second half of the fifteenth century. It was built by locals in honor of Saint Anthony after founding the city. This chapel is one of the most popular and most visited religious temples throughout the area.

This small town is the place for all the people who want to rest, relax and enjoy a tour of historic sites.