Lousada is a Portuguese town located in the Norte region of Portugal, in the district of Porto. Here are some features and places of interest of this town:
Lousada is a town that is located in a rural area and has a very beautiful natural environment. There are several parks and gardens in the city, such as the Parque Urbano Dr. Mário Fonseca, which is an ideal place to take a walk and enjoy nature.
As for gastronomy, in Lousada you can find typical Portuguese dishes such as duck rice, cozido a la portuguesa, roast kid or cod, among others. Also famous is the Arouquesa beef, an autochthonous breed of cow raised in the region.
Lousada is known for its production of green wine, a young and fresh wine produced in the northwest of Portugal. The Lousada area has several wineries and wine cooperatives that offer tours and wine tastings.
One of the highlights of the town is the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, a baroque church that sits atop a hill and offers stunning views of the town and its surroundings.
Another place of interest is the Municipal Museum of Lousada, which has a collection of art and historical objects related to the history of the town and the region.
Finally, Lousada hosts every year the Santa Maria Fair, one of the most important fairs in the region, which takes place in the town of Lousada.
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