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Route of the Romanesque at 2026 INTUR
06-11-2026
The Route of the Romanesque is taking part in the 29th edition of INTUR – the International Inland Tourism Fair – from 12 to 15 November in Valladolid, Spain.As part of the exhibi…
Northern Routes: conservation and preservation work on the monuments of the Route of the Romanesque
30-10-2026
The Route of the Romanesque is currently carrying out a programme of conservation and safeguarding works on some of its listed monuments in the Sousa Valley.The works are 75 per c…
School Competition 2026-2027
06-10-2026
In the 2026–2027 academic year, the Route of the Romanesque is launching the eighth edition of its school competition, on the theme ‘The Romanesque and the Founding of the Portugu…
Route of the Romanesque hosts a visit from the co-managing bodies of the Northern Routes
10-09-2026
On the morning of Thursday 10 September, the Route of the Romanesque hosted a working meeting of the seven co-managing bodies of the Northern Routes.The programme included a visit…
Mrs. Rosinha celebrates 50 years of service at Monastery of Travanca
08-09-2026
The caretaker Rosa Carvalho, affectionately known as Mrs. Rosinha, is celebrating half a century of dedicated service to the church at the Monastery of the Saviour of Travanca, i…
Monuments along the Route of the Romanesque are undergoing conservation and restoration work
02-07-2026
The Route of the Romanesque is currently carrying out an extensive programme of conservation and restoration work on some of its listed monuments.Carried out as part of the projec…
The Route of the Romanesque is funding conservation work on the Church of Sousa
15-06-2026
The Church of Saint Vincent of Sousa, in Felgueiras, is set to undergo conservation, preservation and enhancement works starting this week.The project, scheduled to last 150 days,…
Courage to Care: monuments along the Route of the Romanesque receive Time Capsules
16-04-2026
The final stage of the artistic and cultural programme for the Route of the Romanesque , “Heritage Caretakers – Courage to Care”, kicked off on 16 April at Castle of Arnoia in Cel…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2026
20-02-2026
Between 25 February and 1 March, the Route of the Romanesque will be participating in the 36th edition of BTL — Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market.Promoted by the AIP Foundation …
Training Activities for Tourism: English and Spanish Languages
30-01-2026
Starting in March, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque in Lousada will host two free training courses aimed at professionals in the hotel/restaurant and tourism/leisure se…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2026
19-01-2026
Between 21 and 25 January 2026, the Route of the Romanesque returns to FITUR – International Tourism Trade Fair, in Madrid, Spain.A regular presence since 2014, the Route of the R…
Courage to Care: Route of the Romanesque promotes cultural programme with the community
14-01-2026
On Wednesday morning, 14th, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque in Lousada hosted the inaugural meeting of the artistic and cultural programme ‘Heritage Carers — Courage t…
School of the Year Award 2025-2026
15-12-2025
In this 2025-2026 academic year, the Route of the Romanesque will launch its first School of the Year Award.This distinction aims to recognise and value the work of schools that i…
Route of the Romanesque at AR-PA 2025
25-11-2025
On 4 and 5 December, in Sintra, in partnership with the regional tourism authority of Porto and Northern Portugal, the Route of the Romanesque will participate in the 8th edition …
Route of the Romanesque at 2025 INTUR
11-11-2025
Between 13 and 16 November, in Valladolid, Spain, the Route of the Romanesque will participate in the 28th edition of INTUR – International Inland Tourism Fair.As part of the exhi…
Heritage Carer Day 2025
20-10-2025
Last Saturday, 18 October, the Route of the Romanesque celebrated Heritage Carer Day.A tribute to all those who, in a dedicated and unconditional way, look after and cherish our m…
School Competition 2025-2026
19-09-2025
In the 2025-2026 school year, the Route of the Romanesque is launching the seventh edition of its school competition, based on the theme of Society in the Middle Ages.The competit…
Route of the Romanesque at 2025 Turexpo Galicia
03-06-2025
Between 5 and 8 June, the Route of the Romanesque will participate in the 14th edition of Turexpo Galicia, one of Europe's leading tourism fairs.After attending in 2018 and 2…
Route of the Romanesque honoured with the Regions 2025 Five Star Award
29-04-2025
The Route of the Romanesque was honoured with the Five Star Regions 2025 Award, in the Tourism Promotion Projects category, in the districts of Aveiro, Braga, Porto and Viseu.The …
The Route of the Romanesque gains momentum
18-04-2025
Vinte e sete anos após a criação da Rota do Românico e na véspera do Dia Internacional dos Monumentos e Sítios, foi celebrado, ontem, 17 de abril, quinta-feira, no Centro de Inter…
CCDR NORTE, Turismo do Porto e Norte and VALSOUSA relaunch ‘Route of the Romanesque’
16-04-2025
The Norte Portugal Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N), the Regional Tourism Authority of Porto and Northern Portugal and the Association of Municipalities o…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2025
06-03-2025
Between 12 and 16 March, the Route of the Romanesque will be present at the 35th edition of BTL – Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market.Promoted by the Fundação AIP in the setting o…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2025
16-01-2025
Between 22 and 26 January, the Route of the Romanesque is taking part in the 45th edition of FITUR – International Tourism Trade Fair, in Madrid, Spain.A regular presence since 20…
Heritage Carer Day 2024
18-10-2024
The Route of the Romanesque celebrates, today, October 18th, Heritage Carer Day.A tribute to all those who, in a dedicated and unconditional way, look after and cherish our monume…
School Competition 2024-2025
08-10-2024
In the 2024-2025 school year, the Route of the Romanesque is launching the sixth edition of its school competition, this time on the theme of Society in the Middle Ages.The compet…
Presentation of the Ad Orientem website
07-10-2024
On Tuesday 15 October at 4pm, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque in Lousada will host the presentation of the Ad Orientem website.Promoted by the cultural association Pro…
Ver do Bago virtual tours honoured at the APOM Awards 2024
31-05-2024
The 360º virtual guided tours of the Ver do Bago exhibitions were awarded an honourable mention in the APOM 2024 Awards in the Project and Digital Content category.The award cerem…
American tourists visit the Route of the Romanesque until November
17-05-2024
Since 21 March, the Route of the Romanesque has been welcoming groups of tourists from the American market for weekly visits on Thursday afternoons.These visits, which will contin…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2024
20-02-2024
Between 28 February and 3 March, the Route of the Romanesque will be taking part in the 34th edition of BTL - Lisbon Tourism Exchange, Portugal's biggest tourism event.This i…
Presentation of the Encyclopaedia of the Romanesque in Portugal
19-02-2024
On 22 and 23 February, the cities of Lisbon and Vila Nova de Gaia will host the public presentation of the first Encyclopaedia of the Romanesque in Portugal.Published by the Funda…
Route of the Romanesque makes more than 2,500 books available for consultation
07-02-2024
The Centre for Romanesque and Territorial Studies, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque since 2011, has a library with more than 2,500 books, which can be consulted and request…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2024
17-01-2024
Between 24 and 28 January, the Route of the Romanesque is taking part in the 44th edition of FITUR – International Tourism Trade Fair, in Madrid, Spain.The Route of the Romanesque…
Route of the Romanesque joins the ATLAS card
09-01-2024
The Route of the Romanesque is one of the partner organisations of the ATLAS card.Launched by Turismo de Portugal, ATLAS aims to put tourism professionals at the centre of the tou…
Route of the Romanesque reinforces motorway signs
12-12-2023
The Route of the Romanesque has reinforced its Tourist and Cultural Signage System with 60 signs.Among the new signs are the five T2 - Heritage panels installed on three motorways…
Route of the Romanesque takes part in presentation session: PROVERE – enhancing, boosting and promoting tourism in the Douro, Tâmega and Sousa region
13-11-2023
On Friday 24 November, at 2pm, in the auditorium of the Prof. Dr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Cultural Centre in Celorico de Basto, the Route of the Romanesque will take part in the p…
Route of the Romanesque participates in FIT VEFA – International Tourism Fair
08-11-2023
The Route of the Romanesque will participate in the first edition of FIT VEFA – International Tourism Fair.The event, with free entry, is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th, be…
Exhibitions Ver do Bago - virtual visits
25-10-2023
The Route of the Romanesque promoted, in 2021 and 2022, a cycle of three exhibitions of sacred art and immersive and interactive experiences, under the motto Ver do Bago, a toast …
Heritage Carer Day 2023
18-10-2023
The Route of the Romanesque celebrates, today, October 18th, Heritage Carer Day.A tribute to all those who, in a dedicated and unconditional way, look after and cherish our monume…
School Competition 2023-2024
25-09-2023
In the 2023-2024 school year, the Route of the Romanesque launches the fifth edition of its school competition, under the theme Sculpture in the Route of the Romanesque.The compet…
Route of the Romanesque takes part in the seminar Douro, Tâmega and Sousa – Where you visit a territory that invented a country
19-09-2023
On September 26th, Tuesday, from 2:30 pm, at the Monastery of Ancede Cultural Centre, Baião, the Route of the Romanesque takes part in the seminar Douro, Tâmega and Sousa – Where …
Summer Vacation 2023
21-06-2023
Nas férias de verão de 2023, a Rota do Românico propõe ao público mais jovem seis atividades lúdico-pedagógicas temáticas, que poderão ser realizadas em cinco manhãs, em dois loca…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2023
28-02-2023
Between the 1st and the 5th of March, the Route of the Romanesque participates in the 33rd edition of the BTL – Lisbon Tourism Board, the biggest tourism event held in Portugal.Th…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2023
17-01-2023
Between the 18th and 22nd of January, the Route of the Romanesque participates in the 43rd edition of FITUR – International Tourism Fair, in Madrid, Spain.Route of the Romanesque …
Route of the Romanesque promoted 250 events in the last two years
28-12-2022
In 2021 and 2022, the Route of the Romanesque organized or supported the holding of 250 cultural events, which were attended by over 45,000 spectators. A new video highlights some…
Route of the Romanesque launches photo book dedicated to Heritage Carers
14-11-2022
The Route of the Romanesque continues its work of valuing its Heritage Carers with the launch of a photo album, by Luís Barbosa.
School Competition 2022-23
26-09-2022
In the 2022-2023 school year, the Route of the Romanesque launches the fourth edition of its school competition, this time under the theme Sculpture in the Route of the Romanesque…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2022
14-03-2022
BTL – Lisbon Tourism Board, the largest tourism event held in Portugal, is back, between March 16 and 20, at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL), at Parque das Nações, in Lisbon.A…
CETS, the Route of the Romanesque and the Porto School of Hospitality and Tourism prepare initiatives to support tourism
24-02-2022
The Tâmega and Sousa Business Council (CETS), the Route of the Romanesque and the Porto School of Hospitality and Tourism have signed a partnership, formalised on 24 February 2022…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2022
11-01-2022
The Route of the Romanesque continues to invest in the foreign market and will be present, once again, in FITUR - International Tourism Fair, which will take place at the IFEMA Pa…
Christmas Promotions
03-12-2021
Neste Natal, a Rota do Românico disponibiliza-lhe oito cabazes de produtos, de diversa tipologia, para oferecer a toda a família e amigos. Aproveite as irrecusáveis promoções e su…
Route of the Romanesque launches a geocaching network
17-11-2021
Route of the Romanesque completed the project of a geocaching network, with the installation of 31 geocaches in its monuments and interpretation centres.Geocaching is an outdoor r…
Route of the Romanesque distinguished by the Portuguese Association of Museology
29-10-2021
The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque Sculpture won the 2021 Awards Portuguese Association of Museology (APOM), in the «Museographic Work» category.At the awards ceremony, w…
Heritage Carers - Intergenerational Meetings
26-10-2021
During the month of October, the Route of the Romanesque promoted meetings between six Heritage Carers and students from nearby schools.In a different class, the Carers shared mem…
Heritage Carers - Photographic Exhibition
25-10-2021
The Route of the Romanesque has on display at the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque , in Lousada, a photographic exhibition dedicated to its Heritage Carers.The inauguration…
Heritage Carer Day 2021
21-10-2021
On 18 October, the Route of the Romanesque celebrated, for the second time, the Heritage Carer day.One year after the launch of this unprecedented initiative in Portugal, the Rout…
Route of the Romanesque at AR&PA 2021
07-10-2021
The Route of the Romanesque is once again present at the AR&PA - Iberian Biennial of Cultural Heritage, which this year will take place in the city of Leiria, between the 14th…
School Competition 2021-2022
13-09-2021
In the 2021-2022 school year, the Route of the Romanesque launches the third edition of the «Popular Traditions on the Route of the Romanesque» school competition.The competition …
Route of the Romanesque participates in a national campaign for responsible tourism
28-07-2021
The summer season is, throughout the country, a time from which there has been increasing influx to natural and protected areas. In order to raise awareness among visitors, the Ro…
Ver do Bago in the NorteShopping
10-06-2021
The Route of the Romanesque is the protagonist and co-author of this journey in which the territory is the idea and culture the instrument, proposing a cycle of three exhibitions …
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2021
17-05-2021
The Route of the Romanesque continues to invest in the foreign market and will be present, once again, in FITUR - International Tourism Fair, which will take place at the IFEMA Pa…
Webinar «Cultural Touring: Experiences with History»
06-05-2021
The Porto and Northern Portugal Tourism and the Route of the Romanesque will co-organize on the next May 10, Monday, between 3 pm and 5 pm, a webinar dedicated to the theme “Cultu…
Route of the Romanesque participates in a Turismo de Portugal project
23-04-2021
Turismo de Portugal has promoted a set of work sessions between several dozen travel agencies, tour operators and the so-called Collaborative Networks.This batch of Collaborative …
Route of the Romanesque at ITB Berlin 2021
08-03-2021
From March 6 to 10, the Route of the Romanesque will again participate in ITB Berlin, one of the most prestigious tourism fairs in the world.After the cancellation of the 2020 edi…
Church of Saint Isidore will undergo conservation works
01-03-2021
The Church of Saint Isidore, in Marco de Canaveses, will undergo conservation works promoted by the Route of the Romanesque.The conservation work, with a 180-day lead time, will f…
Camellia Stretch
23-02-2021
The Route of the Romanesque is associated with the XI International Camellia Festival of Lousada through the Camellia Stretch.Using materials such as paper, fabric or metal, the R…
Turismo de Portugal distinguishes Tâmega and Sousa project
11-12-2020
The literary tourism project Viagem a Portugal, developed by technicians from the Associations of Municipalities of Vale do Sousa and Baixo Tâmega and the Municipalities of Baião …
Route of the Romanesque present at AR&PA 2020
25-11-2020
The Route of the Romanesque will once again be present at the AR&PA - Iberian Biennial of Cultural Heritage, between 26 and 28 November, in digital format.Focused on the theme…
Bordalo II's creation at the Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture
18-11-2020
The Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture (CIER), located in Abragão, Penafiel, has one more attraction: a sculpture by artist Bordalo II, created through the re-purposing…
Route of the Romanesque: 66 Quality Seals
05-11-2020
The Route of the Romanesque awarded another 66 "Quality Seals".In this fourth phase of applications were distinguished 20 accommodation units, 30 restaurants and 16 prod…
Heritage Carer Day 2020
19-10-2020
On the 18th of October, Saint Luke's Day, the Patron Saint of Doctors and Nurses, the Route of the Romanesque also celebrated the Heritage Carer day.A unique initiative in Po…
The State Secretary for Tourism visited the Route of the Romanesque
09-10-2020
This Friday, 9 October, the State Secretary for Tourism, Rita Marques, and the president of the regional authority for Tourism in Porto and Northern Portugal, Luís Pedro Martins, …
Extension of the Romanesque Interpretation Centre
09-09-2020
The public tender notice for the extension of the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque and the urban regeneration of its surroundings, in Lousada, was published in the Official…
Free admission to interpretation centres for healthcare professionals and firefighters
06-08-2020
The Route of the Romanesque will allow healthcare professionals and firefighters who work in the 12 municipalities covered by it to visit its two interpretation centres free of ch…
Opening of the Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture
22-07-2020
Next Saturday, 25 July, at 11:00 a.m., the Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture (CIER) opens to the public in Abragão, Penafiel. Admission is free until the end of Septem…
Route of the Romanesque opens Quality Seal applications
07-07-2020
The Route of the Romanesque is launching a new phase of applications for its 'Quality Seal' from 10 July to 31 August.Tourist accommodation units, restaurants and bars, …
Route of the Romanesque wins European competition
02-07-2020
The Route of the Romanesque's project 'Cuidadores do Património' (Heritage Carers) one of the 11 winners of the 'European Heritage Days Stories 2020' comp…
Restoration works at the Church of Saint Nicholas and the Chapel of Saint Lazarus
02-06-2020
The Route of the Romanesque and Marco de Canaveses City Council carried out conservation and restoration works at the Church of Saint Nicholas and the Chapel of Saint Lazarus.Betw…
2020 International Museum Day
13-05-2020
The Route of the Romanesque will join the celebrations of the 2020 International Museum Day, offering a virtual guided tour of the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, next Mo…
COVID-19: Preventive Measures
09-03-2020
Following the latest developments in COVID-19 and the measures enacted by the Directorate-General for Health, the Association of Municipalities of Vale do Sousa (VALSOUSA) | Route…
Route of the Romanesque sets a new visit record
02-03-2020
In 2019, the Route of the Romanesque has set a new visit record, with more than 15 thousand registered visitors. The majority (85%) of the visitors continue to be Portuguese.This …
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2020
09-01-2020
The Route of the Romanesque continues to invest in the foreign market and will be present, once again, in FITUR - International Tourism Fair, which will take place at the IFEMA Pa…
Study on the Internationalisation of the Route of the Romanesque for the Asian Market
08-01-2020
In a global context marked by a strong competition, we need to outline the best strategies to reach emerging international markets outside Europe. Entering and being present in th…
Talk: The patrimonial intervention on the Bridge of Arco
20-11-2019
"The patrimonial intervention on the Bridge of Arco" is the theme of a talk scheduled for Saturday 30 November, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bridge of Arco, Folhada, Marco de C…
Workshop: Tourism
05-11-2019
On December 6th, Friday, starting at 10 am, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque in Lousada will host a workshop dedicated to the tourism cluster, under the "Tâmega e …
Route of the Romanesque at AR&PA 2019
12-09-2019
The Route of the Romanesque, in partnership with the regional tourism entity of Porto and Northern Portugal, will once again be present at the AR&PA - Iberian Biennial of Cult…
Public tender for the tourist operation of the Monastery of Travanca
02-09-2019
The public tender for the concession of the operation of the Monastery of the Saviour of Travanca (Amarante), a National Monument integrated into the Route of the Romanesque, runs…
Route of the Romanesque on RTP
19-08-2019
The second episode of the show "Turismo em Rede", on RTP1, will be dedicated to the Route of the Romanesque and broadcast live from Praça das Pocinhas, near the Interpre…
Route of the Romanesque at 2019 Turexpo Galicia
03-06-2019
The Route of the Romanesque will participate for the second time, between June 6th and 9th, in Turexpo Galicia, one of the most important tourism fairs in Europe.The nine edition …
Route of the Romanesque: Educational Activities
03-06-2019
Heritage education is one of the most important areas of intervention of the Route of the Romanesque. In this page, you can keep up with the recreational and pedagogical activitie…
Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque wins 2019 APOM Awards
24-05-2019
The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque, won the 2019 Awards Portuguese Association of Museology (APOM), in the "Museographic Wor…
Monastery of Paço de Sousa: Construction Work Completion
07-04-2019
Sunday, April 7, marks the beginning of the activities commemorating the completion of the works promoted by the Route of the Romanesque in the Monastery of the Saviour of Paço de…
Route of the Romanesque at BTL 2019
13-03-2019
The Route of the Romanesque is present, for the eleventh consecutive year, in the BTL - International Tourism Exhibition of Lisbon, in what is the largest national event dedicated…
Route of the Romanesque at ITB Berlin 2019
06-03-2019
The Route of the Romanesque continues to focus on the internationalisation of its tourist product, being once again present in the ITB Berlin fair, which takes place in the German…
Route of the Romanesque at FITUR 2019
16-01-2019
The Route of the Romanesque continues to invest in the foreign market and will be present, once again, in FITUR - International Tourism Fair, which will take place at the IFEMA Pa…
Route of the Romanesque: 41 Quality Seals
05-12-2018
Today, the Route of the Romanesque awarded another 41 "Quality Seals", in a ceremony that took place at the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, in Lousada.Check out…
Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture
30-11-2018
The works to adapt the building of the Interpretation Centre of Romanesque Sculpture (CIER) in Abragão (Penafiel) to accommodate a museographic exhibition began in November and ar…
Route of the Romanesque distinguished
26-10-2018
The Route of the Romanesque was awarded the third prize of the "Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2018" awards, in the "Cultural Landscapes" category…
Resende: conservation works
25-10-2018
The churches of Saint Martin of Mouros and Barrô, in Resende, will undergo conservation and restoration works promoted by the Route of the Romanesque.Listed as National Monuments …
Marco de Canaveses: conservation works
24-10-2018
The Route of the Romanesque will promote conservation and safeguarding works in the Bridge of Arco and the Chapel of Saint Lazarus, in order to enhance their cultural and tourist …
Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque: opening
03-09-2018
On the next World Tourism Day, September 27th, Thursday, at 10:00 am, in the town of Lousada, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque,…
Inclusive tourism: training activity
19-06-2018
The Route of the Romanesque promoted, on 18 June, in the (future) Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, in Lousada, a training initiative on the topic "Inclusive tourism -…
Route of the Romanesque at Turexpo Galicia
30-05-2018
The Route of the Romanesque will participate for the first time, between June 7th and 10th, in Turexpo Galicia, one of the most important tourism fairs in Europe.The eight edition…
