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Lamego Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

municipality and city in Portugal

About Lamego

Lamego (luh-MIH-goo, /ɫɐ.ˈme.gu/) is an ancient city (the oldest in the kingdom of Portugal), dating back to Roman times. It was definitively regained in 1057 by Fernando Magno de Leão from the Moors. It was in Lamego that the legendary Cortes de Lamego took place, where D. Afonso Henriques was acclaimed the first King of Portugal in 1140.

Top Attractions in Lamego

Explore the best things to see and do in Lamego:

  • Casa das Brolhas
  • Castle of Lamego
  • Church of Santa Maria de Almacave
  • Museu de Lamego
  • Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral
  • Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
  • Varosa Dam

Where to Eat in Lamego

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Casa Filipe
  • 🍴Turiserra

Where to Stay in Lamego

  • 🏨Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea
  • 🏨Douro Castelo Signature Hotel
  • 🏨Lamego Hotel & Life
  • 🏨Six Senses Douro Valley

Lamego Travel Guide Sections

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