Bairro da Matriz
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| Part | Matriz/ Mariadeira |
| Colours | Red and white |
| Symbol | lyre |
| Association | Associação Matriz |
| Civil parish(es) | Póvoa de Varzim (parish) |
| Religious parish(es) | Matriz |
Neighbourhoods of Póvoa de Varzim  |
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Bairro da Matriz (Mother/First Quarter) is a neighourhood of the portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. it is the historical district of the city.
Bairro da Matriz was a significant settlement in the 14th century, whose nucleus was the centre from whence the modern city grew, being a neighbourhood composed by old single family homes.
The main festivals of the neighbourhood are the Saint Anthony in June 13 in Cidral area; Matriz's Saint Peter in June 29, Senhor do Bonfim in Nova Sintra area, and Fest of Senhora das Dores in September 15.
