Sights in Portugal

Castles in Mértola

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During our Mértola and Alentejo road trip we visited a medieval castle that began construction in the VIII century and was expande

Archaeological Sites in Coimbra

Conimbriga Archaeological Site

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If you go to [poi = 696271] Coimbra, Portugal [/ poi] don't miss the Roman ruins of Conimbriga. They're only a 30 minute bus ride

Churches in Santa Maria da Feira

Matrix Church of Santa Maria da Feira - Church

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The Church of Santa Maria da Feira is located on the way to the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira, so it is almost inevitable to go p

Churches in Furnas

Chapel Nossa Senhora Das Vitórias

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The Chapel Nossa Senhora Das Vitórias is located in the unique environment of Lagoa das Furnas. It was a project of the versatile

Churches in Tomar

Church of San Juan Bautista

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The Church of San Juan Bautista in the center of beautiful Portuguese town of Tomar. I visited on a day trip from Lisbon, known as

Train Stations in Lisbon

Gare do Oriente

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Lisbon is Alfama, Barrio Alto, Fado, trams, cod, Baixa, Belem, longing - but there's also a modern and cosmopolitan Lisbon, like t

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Wineries in Vila Nova de Gaia

Graham's Port Lodge

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Palaces in Sintra

Sintra National Palace

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Palaces in Porto

Paço Episcopal - Episcopal Palace

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The Episcopal Palace is located in the upper part of the city (the Batalha district), in a large square where you can also find

Squares in Porto

Henry Prince Square

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This square is named after the monument in the middle, dedicated to Prince Henry (the navigator Prince). It consists of a granite

Cathedrals in Porto

Cloister of Porto Cathedral

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Porto Cathedral is a beautiful Romanesque building, with a jewel of Portuguese Gothic art inside. It dates from the fourteenth and

Bridges in Porto

Infante D. Henrique Bridge

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This is one of the newer bridges in Oporto, built in 2003 over the Douro and designed by Adão da Fonseca, who achieved a world rec

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

Castles in Évora

Castle of Evoramonte

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Évoramonte is a medieval village, located on the road between Évora and Estremoz. At the top of a hill stands a triangular castle,

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

Churches in Ovar Municipality

Igreja Matriz de Ovar

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I discovered the Igreja Matriz de Ovar, while I was wandering around the [POI = 525321] market [/ POI], as it is situated very nea

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