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Gil Eannes Foundation

Fundação Gil Eannes
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Open today at 9:30-18:00
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Navio Gil Eannes - Doca Comercial, 4900-321 Viana do Castelo, PortugalMap
Phone+351 258 809 710
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  • tinamartina z
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    Enjoy it even if you are not visiting museum on board

    I think this is an interesting attraction, but not for everybody. If you are not really interested in boats and how they can be used, nor in history, it is probably not for you. Although, the boat its...

    Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
  • CRPalma
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    Fascinating

    The story of the ship is quite interesting but its contents were made fascinating by our Guide. Everyone had a great time!

    Reviewed on Oct 28, 2023
  • JuliaB402
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    Fascinating insight into the Portuguese cod fishing industry

    Fascinating tour of a former hospital ship for the Portugues cod fishing fleet. Very interesting film at the end gave essential background. Well worth a visit.

    Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
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    A floating Museum of character

    This gave a fascinating insight into both the Portuguese North Atlantic fishery which was so important to the town, and the operation of this ship which supported it. Both the structure of the ship i...

    Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
  • Pavel S
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    Nice surprise, even better for curious teenagers

    Really well restored hospital ship that helped cod fisherman far from Portugal. My teenage boy was very surprised with 1955 quality and technical standards as they consider this age as pre-historic. I...

    Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
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