Monuments

Dating back to the founding of the city, the small church of S. Dinis (Saint Denis), Roman-gothic in style, was the first parish church in Vila Real. Enlarged and restored in the late 15th century, the main chapel features some interesting 16th century tiles.

Right next door, there is the chapel of S. Brás (Saint Bras), also dating back to the earliest days of the city.

On the exterior, pay attention to the architectural ornamentation under the cornice of the south, carved with the most interesting of motifs, including a most imprudent figure...!

On the interior, there is the tomb of João Teixeira de Macedo, a noble who gained distinction in the African campaigns of king Afonso V (reigned 1433-1438). It is an impressive piece with highly distinctive sculpted leaves surrounding the noble´s coat of arms. Another tomb, with carvings of a sword and two half-moons, is believed to contain the remains of Lourenço Viegas, son of Egas Moniz who was squire to Afonso Henriques.