Sights in Portugal

Churches in Apúlia

On the way we came across the Chapel of Our Lady of Charity or, Capela de N ª Sra da Caridade. it's on the same street, just befor

Squares in Vila do Conde

Joao II Square

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Joao II Square (or Praca Joao II) is on the River Ave, just across the Praça da Ribeira. It's a large open, paved and was built in

Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde

Padrão da Memória

On the esplanade, next to San Juan Bautista Fort, is this commemorative milestone of the attempted landing of the liberal troops o

Churches in Vila Chã

St. Lawrence Chapel

Overlooking the estuary Cávado, this small chapel crowns the summit of Mount San Lorenzo, in Vila Chã. It was built in the fifteen

Churches in Castro Marim

Church of the Mercy

The Church of Mercy is the first building you encounter when you enter the walled Castle. It is a small church from the seventeent

Castles in Castro Marim

San Sebastián Fort

The Fort of San Sebastian is in the Revellín Hill, compared to Castle. Construction is after this, the 17th century, and was inte

Historical Monuments in Póvoa de Varzim

Cruzeiro da Independência

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This cross is located in the Marques de Pombal gardens, next to the gas station and tourist office. Opened in 1940, it was built e

Churches in Lagoa

Church Our Lady of Conceiçao

This small, beautiful church was built in the 14th century and is in the village of Ferragudo, which offers magnificent views of t

Castles in Lagos

Governor's Castle

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Parallel to the Avenue of the Discoveries, the Castle of Governors has little of its initial construction (it's undergone many cha

Statues in Lagoa

The Fisherman Sculpture

This sculpture is a tribute to the Fisherman, and a symbol found in many villages whose main activity is fishing. This particular

Statues in Lagoa

Monument to the Canning

This monument is a clear homage, as the Portuguese say, to the "operaria canning." It's in a town where that exclusively lives on

Squares in Albufeira

Praca 25 de Abril

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This square is named after April 25 when one of the most important festivals in Portugal is celebrated, it marks the Carnation Rev

Statues in Barcelos

Monument to the Volunteer Firefighter

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At the end of the Avenida Liberdade, reaching the corner of Plaza 5 de Octubre, is this monument that's dedicated to the volunteer

Churches in Estombar

Mother Church of Estombar

Estombar is a town in the municipality of Portimao. The most remarkable monument of this town is its beautiful church. Although it

Historical Monuments in Silves

Cross Portugal

The Cross of Portugal, lies on the outside of Silves in the EN-124, on the outskirts of the historic heart of town, so for most of

Churches in Alvor

Morabitos of San Juan and San Pedro

On our visit to the village of Alvor, we visited the marabouts of San Juan and San Pedro. They were so subtle that we didn't even

Statues in Alvor

Tribute Sculpture to the Fisherman

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Alvor is a primarily sailor village, so most of its people for generations have been devoted to fishing, and no wonder they have e

Churches in Olhão

Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, is situated in Restoration Square. It was constructed in the 17th Century, thanks to the don