a city of Portugal, in the province of Beira, 48 miles N.N.E. of Coimbra. It stands about 1300 feet above the level of the sea, and the country around is fertile, abounding in vines and fruit trees of various kinds. The streets are tolerably clean, and the houses are superior to those of most towns in Portugal. The cathedral is an interesting building, and contains some of the best works of Gran Vasco, who is said to have been a native of this place. Viseu has a college preparatory to the University of Coimbra; and a large annual fair is held here. Pop. 7000.