Fun facts about Vila Nova de Gaia
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Vila Nova de Gaia has been inhabited since at least 100,000 years ago, as evidenced by Middle Paleolithic archaeological findings.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001.
From the “History” section
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Cale, the area that would become Vila Nova de Gaia, likely originated from a preexistent Celtic settlement.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001.
From the “History” section
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Vila Nova de Gaia is the Portuguese municipality with the highest number of Blue Flag beaches, boasting 17 beaches along 17 km of seaside in 2009 and 2010.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001.
From the “Leisure and tourism” section
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The Gaia Biological Park is the largest park in the city, covering an area of 35 hectares.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001.
From the “Leisure and tourism” section
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The coat of arms of Vila Nova de Gaia features two golden-yellow bunches of grapes, representing the city's connection with the wine industry.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001.
From the “Coat of arms and flag” section
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Photo: János Korom Dr. >14 Million views from Wien, Austria · CC BY-SA 2.0