Sights in Portugal

Cathedrals in Coimbra

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While visiting the University of Coimbra, I found the Se Nova Cathedral. The Jesuits, who had settled in the city in 1541, origina

Castles in Lamego

Lamego Castle

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Lamego Castle is a 12th century military construction that's located on a hill that overlooks the city, with great views of the To

Castles in Palmela

Palmela Castle

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Palmela Castle is located on top of the eponymous mountain, in the Serra de Arrabida. It's a medieval fortress that has been conve

Castles in Santa Maria da Feira

Santa Maria da Feira Castle

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The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is at the top of this beautiful city in central Portugal. It is a medieval castle which was bui

Cathedrals in Lamego

Lamego Cathedral

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The magnificent Cathedral of Lamego is located in the center of the city, just a few meters from the museum and almost opposite th

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Old Slave Market

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The Slave Market in Plaza de Infante D. Henry was established as a result of African expeditions (XV century) and was the first sl

Squares in Leiria

Rodrigues Lobo Square and the Castle

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The Rodrigues Lobo Square can be found in [poi = 10787] Leiria [/ poi], in central Portugal. This square is right in the heart of

Bridges in Porto

Arrabida Bridge

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This is one of the bridges that can be seen on the "Rabelo" cruise on the Douro river. It was designed by Edgar António de Mesquit

City Halls in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Former City Hall

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Located in the heart of Old Town, in the middle of Republic Square in front of the Fountain and House of Mercy, this XVI century p

Squares in Chaves

Praça de Camões

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One of the most elegant squares of the city in a town which is a bit decadent. The square is located in the center of the old area

Squares in Vila do Conde

Praça da Republica

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Republic Square (Praça da República) is one of the most central and busy in the city. It's in the lower area near the river and th

Statues in Fatima

Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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The statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus appears in the middle of the Plaza Pio XII, the largest venue for outdoor prayer. It´s gil

Castles in Vila Nova da Barquinha

Almourol Castle

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Almourol Castle is situated on an island in the middle of the Tagus river, in the town of Vila Nova da Barquinha, which is a few k

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Cathedrals in Funchal

Cathedral of Funchal

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The cathedral of the island's capital was built in 1514, by order of King Don Manuel, and is a fine example of Gothic art. It's ve

Castles in Porto

Forte S. João Batista - Castillo de San Juan Bautista

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The visit was strange. I don't know if you can enter freely at any time or if you're getting into where you shouldn't, because the

Churches in Setúbal

Igreja de Santa Maria da Graça

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The church of Santa Maria da Graça is located in the center of the old town. It used to be part of the medieval village. Built in

Historical Monuments in Tomar

Los Pegões Aqueduct

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The Acueducto dos Pegões collected water from four springs and supplied it to the Convent of Christ. It's a monumental engineering

Castles in Portel

Portel Castle

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Portel Castle is on the higher part of town, and on a special lookout you can see the white houses and the blue sky. In the distan