Sights in Portugal

Churches in Ovar Municipality

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The Capela de Santo António, the Chapel of St Antonio, was built in 1693 and is located in a pretty square in the center of Ovar.

Historical Monuments in Coimbra

The Clock Tower

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University Tower (or Clock Tower) is Baroque and is in one of the two corners of the courtyard of the Old University (Largo da Por

Castles in Chaves

São Neutel Fortress

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The fort of São Neutel is one of three defensive fortresses in Chaves (the others are the castle and strong S. Francisco). It is o

City Halls in Chaves

Municipal Chamber of Chaves

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Chaves City Council is in the heart of the historical district, in Camoes Square, a Loreto Chapel and the Palace of the Dukes of B

Churches in Caldelas

Mother Church of Taipas

Caldas das Taipas has two churches, the main church which is called Mother Church, and oldeer Velha Church. The Mother Church is i

Ruins in Miranda do Douro

Episcopal Palace

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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

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

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

Churches in Estremoz

Church of San Francisco

In the heart of the square of the Fighters of the Second World War, stands the church of San Francisco, the first thing that calls

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

Churches in Almeida

Igreja da Misericórdia - Church of Mercy

The Mercy Church is a small church in the Republic Square. It is located next to the headquarters of the brackets. The temple was

Squares in Almeida

Republique Square

The Praça da República (Republic Square) is the main plaza of the military compound known as Almeida, which was formerly called th

Historical Monuments in Caldas da Rainha

Old Town

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The Old Town of [POI = 685681] Caldas da Rainha [/ POI] is in the middle of this beautiful town in central Portugal. It's a collec

Historical Monuments in Elvas

Amoreira Aqueduct

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The colossal Amoreira Aqueduct is located in the town of Elvas, not far from the citadel, and was one of the most interesting plac