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Bridges in Chaves

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Chaves City is the capital of the Alto Támega region and is bathed by that River. There are several bridges that cross, and this s

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

House of the Arches or João Velho

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A landmark, fifteenth century home on one side of the Cathedral of Viana, in a cul-de-sac between the Cathedral Museum and the Mus

Of Cultural Interest in Olhão

Lighthouse of Cabo de Santa Maria

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The lighthouse of Cape Santa Maria dates back to the year 1851. It is situated on the southwestern tip of the island of Culatra, a

Of Cultural Interest in Vila Real de Santo António

Lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo António

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The lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo António became operational in January 1923 after many years of discussion on the method of co

Of Cultural Interest in Cascais

Guia Lighthouse

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From the early sixteenth century lights were placed in the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Guia as a navigation aid. The local fellowsh

Statues in Miranda do Douro

Antonio Mª Mourinho Monument

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In the back of the Episcopal Palace, opposite the Jardim dos Frades Trinos, is this monument that honors Antonio M ª Mourinho. It'

Churches in Sendim

Igreja Matriz de Sendim

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Although there are other small shrines in the area, the Mother Church is the largest religious building in Sendim, and is in what

Villages in Ponte de Lima

Lindoso

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During the hundreds of kilometers I did this weekend in the interior of northern Portugal, I found this pretty village in Minho on

Of Cultural Interest in Braga

Biblioteca Publica de Braga

The building is worth a visit, also the entry tiles and staircase in the main room. A library founded in 1841 by Manuel Rodriguez

Churches in Braga

Igreja Paroquial da Cividade

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An octagonal, baroque parish church in the southwest area of the city, on the hill known as "Alto da Cividade", where most of th

Historical Monuments in Braga

Postigo Tower

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This small tower is next to the fire station in Upper Cividade (very close to the Capela de São Sebastião), it was part of the med

Churches in Braga

St. Paul's Church

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St. Paul's Church is in the plaza of the same name, near the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Torre (part of the Museo Pio XII). Built i

Viewpoints in Braga

Miradouro do Bom Jesus

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Ascending the monumental staircase that goes up Mount Espinho, with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, there's a wide esplanade and a gaz

Lakes in Furnas

Caldeiras Lake

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Fatal smell of sulfur and barely visible through the fumes! The Das Caldeiras Lake is one of the most typical images from the Isla

Of Cultural Interest in Caminha

Puente Romano of Vilar de Mouros

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Vilar de Mouros is just 3 kilometres from the Portuguese town of Camiña, in a beautiful natural environment that attracts attentio

Museums in Porto

Museu Serralves

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In a building by architect Alvaro Siza is one of the best collections of contemporary art in Portugal, it's worth going through th

Wineries in Aveiro

Bodegas Alianza

Sangalhos is a small parish of Anadia (in central Portugal) and here are some of the most popular and prestigious wineries. They h

Gardens in Évora

Jardim Publico de Evora

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The Public Garden is a place I will definitely recommend you to visit, it's right in front of the Chapel of Bones, so after the vi

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