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 cent co-funded by the European Union through the NORTE 2030 Regional Programme, as part of the operation “Northern Routes: Conservation and Safeguarding of the Heritage of the Route of the Romanesque”, submitted by the Associação de Municípios do Vale do Sousa (VALSOUSA).

• Church of the Saviour of Unhão | Felgueiras
  - Works: inspection and treatment of roofs, walls, floors, doors, windows, railings and the electrical system; replacement of light fittings; replacement of the baptismal font; installation of a vertical lifting platform to provide access to the churchyard for people with reduced mobility; installation of an access ramp to the interior of the church;
  - Contractor: AOF - Augusto de Oliveira Ferreira, Lda.;
  - Investment: €190,637.69;
  - European co-funding (NORTE 2030): €142,978.27;
  - National co-funding (Municipality of Felgueiras): €47,659.42;
  - Contract start date: 30 October 2026;
  - Completion period: 240 days.

• Church of Saint Vincent of Sousa | Felgueiras
  - Works: inspection and restoration of the church’s roofing, walls, ceilings, doors and windows, as well as the bell tower and cross;
  - Contractor: Bel Heritage - Construção e Intervenção no Património, Lda.;
  - Investment: €103.493,58;
  - European co-funding (NORTE 2030): €77,620.19;
  - National co-funding (Municipality of Felgueiras): €25,873.39;
  - Contract start date: 15 June 2026;
  - Completion period: 150 days.

See also: Monuments along the Route of the Romanesque are undergoing conservation and restoration work