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Definition of vila nova de gaia

vila nova de gaia

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A major city and municipality in the Porto District of northern Portugal, situated south of the Douro River opposite Porto, globally renowned as the historical hub where port wine is blended and aged.

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Often referred to simply as Gaia, it is frequently confused with the adjacent city of Porto; however, the famous port wine cellars are actually located in Vila Nova de Gaia, not Porto.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vila nova de gaia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vila%20nova%20de%20gaia
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