Sights in Portugal

Historical Monuments in Tarouca

If you're going up Alexandre Taveira stree, a little ways past the City Hall building [poi = 151255] [/ poi], you'll come to a fai

Historical Monuments in Tarouca

Tarouca Bridge

Following the Route of the Cistercian Vineyards I left Tarouca in the direction of Dalvares. Before completely leaving the city I

Churches in Tarouca

Alcácima Hermitage

At the beautiful top of the Alcácima hill, next to [poi = 151553] the gazebo [/ poi] is where I found this little chapel that was

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

São João Romanesque Bridge

When entering the town of São João de TAROUCA from the EN 329, in the deepest part of the valley and surrounded by vineyards, you

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

Count of Barcelos Tomb

In the nave of the Gospel, next to the door leading to the sacristy of the Church of the Cistercian monastery of San Juan de TAROU

Historical Monuments in São João de Tarouca

Sacristy ( São João Church)

At the foot of the tomb of the Count of Barcelos you can find the door leading to the sacristy of the Church of the Cistercian mon

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Salzedas Fountain

One of the things that struck me from the small town of Salzedas is the presence of several public sources distributed over differ

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Pelourinho of Salzedas

In Portugal it is very common to see "pelourinhos" or picks (many are declared Property of Public Interest), especially in rural a

Churches in Ucanha

Church Matrix of Ucanha

The church is almost next door to the Casa Natal de Leite de Vasconcelos, in the square of the same name. It is the mother church

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

Historical Monuments in Ucanha

Jose Leite de Vasconcelos Birthplace

On the street that goes directly to the [poi = 151951] Church [/ poi] is the birthplace of José Leite de Vasconcelos. It is easil

Palaces in Monção

Brejoeira Palace

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Statues in Lamego

Monument to the Treaty of Zamora

Churches in Amarante

San Gonzalo Convent

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The very 1st thing that catches your attention you when you get to there is the church and convent founded by Amarante own San Gon

Historical Monuments in Caminha

O Chafariz

In Portuguese cities especially up in the north, there is always a fountain and usually it is found in the heart of the town squa

Churches in Estremoz

Our Lady of the Conception Convent and Church

The construction of this complex, inspired by the Italian Baroque style, started in the year 1697 and before all was a palace, occ

Statues in Apúlia

Monument to Saegaceiro

In the town square in front of the Church of Our Lady of Guia find you will find this monument, which honours the "sargaceiros". T

Churches in Apúlia

Parish Church of San Miguel

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Apulia Parish Church is dedicated to St. Michael, whose feast is celebrated on May 8. Despite its appearance, it was actually cons