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Often referred to as the Portuguese Venice, the city of Aveiro is situated south of Oporto, on the banks of the river Aveiro close to the Atlantic Ocean. There are a number of Tourist Attractions in Aveiro. A portion of the city is dotted with canals, bridges, moliceiros which are painted boats resembling the gondolas of Venice. The center of Tourist Attractions in Aveiro lies in its fascinating sandy beaches.

The major Tourist Attractions in Aveiro are the Aveiro Cathedral, Convento de Jesus and the San Goncalinho Chapel and the Cramelite Church. Convento Jesus established in the 15th century and is at present also known as the City Museum “Santa Joana.” The tomb of the daughter of Alfonso V, St. Joana is preserved here. There was a school of embroidery in the 17 th and the 18th century, as some of the splendid pieces of art work are preserved here.

The city is the home to a host of museums like Aveiro Museum, and Museum of the Republic which are other must visit Tourist Attractions in Aveiro. The city has a number of parks too namely the Santo Antonio Park, Dom Pedro Children's Park. Besides, these places, Igreja de la Misericordia and Camara Municipal are important tourist attractions.

The Tourist Attractions in Aveiro include a number of activities too. You can surf at the Costa Nova Beach, windsurf on the river Aveiro and go for moliceiro tours which leave from the central canal. You can shop for the local product from Forum Aveiro, the central market, which is located near the business hub close to the canals. Rua dos Combatientes da Guerra and Avenida Dr. Lourenco Peixinho are the the principal shopping areas of the town. The city is swell known for its production of salts. You can buy salt from nearby salt flats. At Vista Alegra you can buy some exquisite masterpieces of ceramics.

Ovos molos is a popular dish in Aveiro. You will get this product the local bakeries. The area between the old precinct of the city and the fish market abounds in restaurants.

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