Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Vila Nova de Gaia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Saint Maria Adelaide

An honorary saint of the people, Maria Adelaide became an incorrupt corpse, the clothes intact, exhaling “a strong scent of roses.”

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

'Half Rabbit'

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The Bridge Collection

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Are we missing something unusual in Vila Nova de Gaia?

Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco Catacombs

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

1 mile from Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

1 mile from Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto, Portugal

Sao Bento Station

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

1 mile from Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto, Portugal

McDonald's Imperial

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

1 mile from Vila Nova de Gaia

Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The Bridge Collection

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Atlas Obscura Trips

Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant presence of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

Community Forums / Southern Europe / Portugal

Top Discussions in the Portugal Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
Portuguese foods	0 August 30, 2019	551	August 30, 2019
Banco de Materiais (Bank of Materials)	2 May 23, 2019	1355	May 23, 2019
CR7 Museum	1 July 10, 2019	617	July 10, 2019
Gorreana Tea Plantation	1 March 25, 2020	159	March 25, 2020

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Launch Map

Vila Nova de Gaia Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Vila Nova de Gaia Activity

wermworm wants to go to The Bridge Collection

shaunwwright wants to go to The Bridge Collection

theeleven111 wants to go to The Bridge Collection

henrikeinestam wants to go to The Bridge Collection

MoMo has been to 'Half Rabbit'