Basilica of St. Torquatus

Basilica of St. Torquatus is a church in São Torcato, Guimarães, Braga District. Basilica of St. Torquatus is situated nearby to the monastery Mostreiro de São Trocato, as well as near the community center Centro Social.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Also known as: “Basílica de São Torcato” and “Santuário de São Torcato”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Capela de São Torcato and Casa de Margaride.

Capela de São Torcato

Church

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Capela de São Torcato is a church, which is situated 230 metres north of Basilica of St. Torquatus.

Casa de Margaride

House

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The Casa de Margaride, or Casa e Quinta de Margaride, is a noble historic house in the freguesia of Mesão Frio, in Guimarães, Portugal. By Order No. 740-FI/2012, of 13.12.2012, the House of Margaride, its garden, agricultural facilities and adjacent woodland were classified as a Monument of Public Interest. Casa de Margaride is situated 4 km southwest of Basilica of St. Torquatus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aldão and Azurém.

Aldão

Village

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Aldão is a civil parish in the municipality of Guimarães in the Braga District of Portugal.

Azurém

Village

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Azurém is a civil parish in the municipality of Guimarães in the Braga District of Portugal. The population in 2021 was 9,090, in an area of 2.9 km2. One of the campus of the University of Minho if located here. Azurém is situated 4 km southwest of Basilica of St. Torquatus.