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Ruins in Miranda do Douro

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Facing the back of the [poi = 89636] Cathedral [/ poi], I found part of the [poi = 90055] Romanesque wall [/ poi] with beautiful g

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Frades Trinos Church - Municipal Library

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This church belonged to the Convent of the Trinity Friars and since 1999 has housed the Municipal Library of Miranda. It's adjacen

Villages in Miranda do Douro

Old Town of Miranda do Douro

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Here are a few pictures of some of the streets that make up the historic town of Miranda, because, apart from visiting the main mo

Of Cultural Interest in Chaves

Former Railway Station

Although no longer used on the Chaves railway line, the old train station building was preserved and has been remodeled to house t

Museums in Chaves

Região Flaviense Museum - Dukes of Bragança Mansion

In the central Camoes Square, surrounded by major landmarks of Chaves (the Castle, the Mother Church and City Hall), is the Palace

Neighborhoods in Chaves

Medieval Quarter

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In the Middle Ages, Chaves was a walled town and the center of the city was protected by a defensive system of walls. Inside, peo

Statues in Braga

Totus Tuus Monument

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This is one of the monuments in the gardens of Central Avenue and it entitled "Totus Tuus" which means "totally yours" in Latin an

Of Cultural Interest in Vila Verde

New Bridge - Homen River

The Roman bridge can be found just over one kilometer away from the Portuguese town called [poi = 93268] Vila Verde [/ poi]. The b

Palaces in Braga

Senhora-A-Branca Palace

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This palace is in Largo da Senhora-A-Branca, on the corner of Avenida 31 de Janeiro. It was previously a hotel, but is now under c

Historical Monuments in Braga

Seminary of Santiago

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This former college and seminary in the Largo de São Tiago was built by Archbishop Frei Bartolomeu dos Martires for the Society of

Castles in Guimarães

Torre Menagem

The keep is the most striking of the seven at Guimarães Castle. It's the tallest tower (28 meters high), square and built of mason

Historical Monuments in Guimarães

Courthouse

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This imposing granite building houses the Palace of Justice in Guimarães and occupies an entire city block between Cónego Gaspar E

Squares in Vila do Conde

Ribeira Square

Ribeira Square (Praça da Ribeira) is a large open area on the banks of the River Avenue, it's a very busy place as it's one of the

Shopping Centres in Barcelos

Rua D. António Barroso

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The Rua D. António Barroso is known to be a shopping street of Barcelos, besides serving as a link between the historical city an

Villages in Vila Nova da Telha

Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira

Every two years the northern Portugese village of Vila Nova de Cerveira spends a month (usually in summer) celebrating Portuguese

Historical Monuments in Vila Praia de Âncora

Dolmen da Barrosa

This weekend, I went to Vila Praia de Ancora and although I had already been there several times, this was the first time I decide

Gardens in Ponte de Lima

Parque do Arnado

The Parque do Arnado is a beautiful theme park located in Ponte de Lima (northern Portugal), just across the pedestrianized mediev

Historical Monuments in Porto

Fountain or Chafariz do Anjo

A beautiful fountain just next to the Cathedral, where the Vendoma Arch is (one of the gateways of the city with primitive integra

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