Historical Monuments in Portugal

Historical Monuments in Covilhã

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Discover Covilha walking the streets and you feel like you are in the past. Churches, buildings and factories allow us to have an

Historical Monuments in Alcobaça

Kitchen of Alcobaça Monastery

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When I visited the Alcobaça Monastery (a big diamond) in Portugal, I was impressed by its huge kitchen. They were restored in the

Historical Monuments in Faro

Vila Adentro District

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The neighbourhood of Vila-Adentro is located within the walled city of Faro. This is what remains of the city's splendor before th

Historical Monuments in Vila Praia de Âncora

Forte da Lagarteira

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The Lagarteira Fort in the area of Praia de Ancora port is a military fortress that is in good condition. It was built in the 17

Historical Monuments in Guimarães

Walls of Guimarães

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Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Congregation of Our Lady of Charity

In the parish of St. Maria Maggiore, facing the old convent of San Benito, is the Congregation of Charity. Although it's currently

Historical Monuments in Portimão

Fort of Santa Catarina

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The Fort of Santa Catarina, also known as Miradouro, is at the end of Avenida De Tomas Cabrera above the Marina of Portimao and th

Historical Monuments in Vila Real

Chafariz

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This fountain, or chafariz, is located in the centre of the [poi = 150514] Praça Luís de Camões [/ poi], opposite the main facade

Historical Monuments in Lamego

Mermaid Fountain

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The Mermaid Fountain is in the second leg of the steps of the Santuario de los Remedios (counting from above). It was built by Man

Historical Monuments in Viseu

Fonte Das Bicas 3 - Fountain of the Three Pipes

This fountain is behind the Church of Mercy. It's a nice fountain, although it is virtually impossible to take a picture of it wit

Historical Monuments in Viseu

Porta do Soar or Two Arch Melos

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La Porta do Soar (Sonar door), also known as Arco dos Melos (Arch of the Melos) is one of the gates in the wall that has protected

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

São João de Tarouca Monastery

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Another stop I made on the Route of the Cistercian Vineyards was in São João de TAROUCA, to visit the Cistercian monaster (the fir

Historical Monuments in Bragança

Porta do Sol - Puerta del Sol

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La Porta do Sol (Sun Gate) is one of the main doors [poi = 246421] to the Bragança Citadel [/ poi], that opened its doors in [poi

Historical Monuments in Batalha

The Imperfects Chapels

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The famous "Capelas Imperfeitas" in the Monastery of Batalha are a perfect artwork. The extraordinary porch leading to the chapels

Historical Monuments in Alcobaça

Kings Room of Alcobaça Monastery

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The [poi = 700 621] Alcobaça Monastery [/ poi] is in Alcobaça, Portugal, and it's considered to be one of the 7 Wonders of Portuga

Historical Monuments in Porto

Casa do Infante Ou da Alfândega Velha (old Customs)

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This building is located on one of the steep streets leading down to the Ribera del Duero dock. From it's appearance it may go unn

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

House of the Arches or João Velho

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A landmark, fifteenth century home on one side of the Cathedral of Viana, in a cul-de-sac between the Cathedral Museum and the Mus

Historical Monuments in Braga

Postigo Tower

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This small tower is next to the fire station in Upper Cividade (very close to the Capela de São Sebastião), it was part of the med

Historical Monuments in Portugal

350 historical monuments in Portugal