An ancient city, built of grey stone but at the same time green, lively and welcoming, Viseu was considered the best of Portugal in the quality of life ranking.
There’s nothing like starting in the preserved historic centre for getting to know Viseu. Several narrow streets with traditional shops spread out in a mediaeval layout from Rossio. It’s well worth a browse through them, and discovering Rua Direita and Rua Escura with their 16th century houses which retain gargoyles and Gothic windows, and Quatro Esquinas (Four Corners) where one of the city gates once stood.
This whole area falls within the Demarcated Wine Region of Dão, which produces excellent red and white wines. You can taste them in the Solar do Dão, headquarters of the Regional Wine Commission, or in the farms where they are produced, or at the table, to accompany the excellent regional cuisine, of which the Lafões style roast veal is a highlight
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