Sights in Portugal

Historical Monuments in Guimarães

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Directly in front of the Church of Our Lady of Oliveira in the Largo da Oliveira, is this memorial to the victory of the Battle of

Palaces in Braga

Raio Palace

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A Baroque building built 1753-1754 by André Soares. In 1863, the street in front was opened to get a better view of the palace. Fr

Palaces in Vila Viçosa

Ducal Palace

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Vila Viçosa is 35 kilometers from Elvas. This is a lovely city with white walls and colorful geraniums. Palazzo Ducale is the main

Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Dos Bicos House

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La Casa dos Bicos is a palace in the Alfama district, built in 1523 by order of Brás de Albuquerque as housing. Its facade is cove

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Universities in Évora

University of Evora

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The University of Évora is the 2nd oldest in Portugal after Coimbra. Perhaps a place too close to go on Erasmus, but ... Why not?

Churches in Porto

Santo Antonio de Los Congregados Church-

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This church is located opposite the station of San Bento. It was built in 1694 on the ruins of an earlier chapel, according to Fat

Squares in Porto

Batalha Square

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The neglect in this square was incredible, like almost everything in Porto to be honest. The surrounding buildings were really old

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Historical Monuments in Chaves

Trajan Roman Bridge

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Chaves was occupied since Roman times, and this bridge is one of few things that still remain from those times. It was built in th

Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Praça da República - Square of the Republic

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The Reública Square is the heart of the city. The chafariz fountain is the main sight in the square and around it are some of the

Historical Monuments in Ponte de Lima

Roman Bridge of Ponte de Lima

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The bridge is a major monument formed by 16 arches spanning the River Lima. It gives its name to the Portuguese villa. Built in th

Churches in Braga

Hospital e Igreja de San Marcos

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The San Marcos Hospital Church was built in the 18th century. The wings were designed by José Graça Fernandes and the stone work a

Wineries in Porto

Croft Port Wine Caves

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We visited the Croft Caves and assume that the other wineries are similar. It was an interesting visit, as well as the visit itsel

Churches in Vila Real

Cathedral of Vila Real - São Domingos Church

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The old church of Santo Domingo is now the Se Cathedral in the Portuguese town of Vila Real. It's located in the city centre in th

Historical Monuments in Castelo Branco

Bank of Portugal

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The Castelo Branco branch of the Bank of Portugal was designed de by the Architect Salles Viana and opened its doors in the year 1

Churches in Fatima

The Colonnades

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The Basilica consists of two buildings and was designed by the architect Antonio Lino They are comprised of 200 columns and 14 al

Cathedrals in Guarda

Sé Catedral de Guarda

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Castles in Elvas

Elvas Castle

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Upon entering the town of Elvas, you can not stop looking atop a walled castle. Now it's open to the public free of charge, with

Castles in Leiria

Leiria Castle

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