The name Chaves, from the Portuguese word for keys, dates from the time when citizens literally locked up the place at night.
Today, Chaves, Portugal, located 112 mi/180 km northeast of Porto, is an important spa town with many ancient buildings and timeworn streets. Walk these streets to see the town's castle, churches and 2,000-year-old Roman bridge.
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