Sights in Portugal

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

The Marques de Pombal is a fairly large square located behind the Municipal Market on the streets of Albuquerque Mousinho and Manu

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to Dr. David Alves

If you walk into the Marques de Pombal Square you'll find a tourist office. The first thing we saw was the monument that's dedicat

Statues in Póvoa de Varzim

Monument to the Dead in World War I (Aos Radios da Grande Guerra (I))

This completely granite monument consists of a square base placed on some steps, which share four round columns supporting a kind

Churches in Lagos

Mother Church of Santa Maria

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Squares in Lagos

Infante Square

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In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful squares in Lagos in Algarvia. Not too long ago, the area experienced a pleasant h

Statues in Lagos

Gonzalo of Lagos Monument

San Gonzalo is the patron of lagos, so this monument was erected in his honor in the highest area of the promenade (known as Cha

Statues in Lagos

Statue of Infante Don Enrique

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One of the most striking elements of Infante Square (Praça do Infante) is the imposing statue of Prince Henry. It was created by s

Palaces in Barcelos

Palace of the Pinheiro (two Solar Pinheiros)

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The Palace of the Pinheiro (Solar dos Pinheiros) is an amazing 15th-century building built against the Pillory of Barcelos, on a p

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Cruise of the Lord of the Rooster

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The Lord of Rooster Cross is the most important piece on display at the Archaeological Museum of Barcelos. It's a Romanesque XIV c

Statues in Albufeira

San Vicente de Albufeira Statue

Continuing our walk enjoying the views of Albufeira, churches, monuments and shrines, we made our way to the Placa Jacinto d'Ayet

Churches in Albufeira

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

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Churches in Albufeira

Sant'Ana Church

The Church of Santa Ana was built in the eighteenth century and is in Plaza Jacinto d'Ayet. On the main altar there's an altarpiec

Churches in Tavira

Convento de Santo António

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The Church of San Antonio of the Capuchins in Tavira City was around 1612 and is in what today is known as the Field of Martyrs of

Squares in Tavira

Praca Zacarías Guerreiro

This small and well kept square, opposite the Church of St. Joseph Hospital or the Holy Spirit (Igreja de Sào José do Hospital or

Churches in Esposende

Our Lady of Mareantes Chapel

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The Chapel of Ntrs. Lord of the Merchants (Capela do Senhor dos Merchants) is located to the side of the Gospel of Mercy Church in

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Door Gives the Plaza of Arms of the City

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We found this spot by chance, Lagos is a city where free parking is quite difficult, so looking for parking nearest the old town,

Palaces in Castelo Branco

Episcopal Palace: Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum

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The Episcopal Palace was constructed as the residence of the Bishop of Guarda Don Nuno Noronha late 16th century (1596-1598), as s

Churches in Albufeira

Igreja Matriz de Paderne

This Parish Church was built in the sixteenth century and rebuilt several times, hence its combination of Manueline and Renaissanc