The cool stone walls of Cemitério de Águas Santas seem to whisper tales of the past. Don’t they? Here in the embrace of Cemitério de Águas Santas, time seems to stand still. The cemetery, nestled beside the ancient Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó, holds centuries of stories within its walls. Imagine, if you will, the weight of history as we walk these grounds. The church itself dates back to 1120, a rare survivor of the Romanesque architectural style. It stands as the sole remnant of a monastery that thrived until the 19th century. But look closer at the churchyard. Near the cemetery wall, five monolithic sarcophagi stand as silent sentinels, their presence a stark reminder of the people who once walked this earth. Dating back to the early Middle Ages, they hold an air of mystery. One sarcophagus, with its slightly curved side, bears a carved coat of arms and a circular cross, hinting at a noble lineage lost to time. Each stone, each inscription, speaks volumes about the lives lived and lost, their stories now intertwined with the very fabric of Cemitério de Águas Santas.
Cemitério de Águas Santas
Discover cities like never before.
Enjoy over self-guided city exploration with our app ‘Explory’. Learn all about the history and discover hidden more than 500.000 hidden gems, that only locals know about. Build custom tours, find nearby places, and start exploring instantly.
More Places in Porto
Igreja de Anta
“A curious thing happened on June 13th,” I begin, gesturing towards Igreja de Anta. “Not one, not two, but several
António Silva Cardoso Plaque
A plaque. Simple steel. Yet it speaks volumes. This is the António Silva Cardoso plaque. It honors a man. A
Capela Cristo Crucificado
Gazing at the Capela Cristo Crucificado, one can almost hear the echoes of its past. The Capela Cristo Crucificado isn’t
Apeadeiro de Paredes
Imagine a flurry of activity around you. This is Apeadeiro de Paredes. It’s more than just a stop on the
Cruzeiro Paroquial
Beneath the gaze of Porto’s sky, stands the Cruzeiro do Senhor do Padrão. This isn’t just a cross. It’s a
Ponte Joanina
Gazing upon Ponte Joanina, can you sense the echoes of travelers long past? This 18th-century bridge, spanning the Carvalhosa River,