Sights in Centro

Squares in Almeida

The Praça da República (Republic Square) is the main plaza of the military compound known as Almeida, which was formerly called th

Historical Monuments in Lousã Municipality, PortugalLousã Municipality, Portugal

Foz de Arouce Medieval Bridge

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Located at the foot of the mountain of the Portuguese town of Lousa, the origins of this town have been lost in the mists of time,

Historical Monuments in Batalha

Mestre Afonso Domingues Hotel

Situated in the center front of the spectacular Batalha Batalha Monastery, a strategic location to visit many sites that are close

Statues in Coimbra

Statue of Joao III

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In the middle of the Court of Schools and dedicated to Joao III, King of Portugal who, in 1537, moved definitively to Coimbra Univ

Churches in Castelo Branco

Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel

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The date that this chapel was built is not stated, but it is listed as a important building in the city, and it was formerly known

Churches in Castro Daire

Igreja Matriz de Castro Daire

Among the Portuguese cities of Viseu and Lamego, this pretty town is worth a visit, if nothing for its cultural and natural herita

Squares in Castro Daire

Fonte Dos Peixes Square

This translates as Fish Square and is located in the center of town and next to the impressive Mother Church. It is well known for

Statues in Gouveia

The Weaver

The weaver's sculpture is located in the new, central square of the mountain village Gouveia. This village is one of the several e

Churches in Coimbra

Igreja de Santiago

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Romanesque construction (late twelfth century), the main facade has a geometric decorative scheme of the Old Cathedral and the sid

Castles in Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco City

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City Halls in Castelo Branco

Municipal House (Town Hall)

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The Municipal Council and Town Hall used to be the ancestral home of the Viscounts of Oleiros. It was acquired in 1935 by the city

Churches in Castelo Branco

Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church

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The Our Lady of Fatima of the Redemptorists Church is modern, painted almost entirely white and cream, was built in 2002 and is al

Historical Monuments in Coimbra

Sé Velha Square

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In Sé Velha Square is the Old Cathedral (or Sé Velha) and when we were in the square there were many people selling antiques/trink

Churches in Coimbra

Chapel of Sao Miguel

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The Chapel of Sao Miguel is the church of the Old University of Coimbra, Portugal. It was built in 1517 in the courtyard of the Un

Churches in Guarda

Sao Joao do Batista Church

Historical Monuments in Coimbra

Seminario Maior da Sagrada Familia

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Although I don't know the exact address, this Major Seminary is just meters from the Botanical Garden and was constructed during t

Statues in Coimbra

Avelar Brotero Monument

The monument to the Portuguese man Avelar Brotero is at the entrance of the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, Brotero

Palaces in Castelo Branco

Episcopal Palace: Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum

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The Episcopal Palace was constructed as the residence of the Bishop of Guarda Don Nuno Noronha late 16th century (1596-1598), as s