Sights in Portugal

Historical Monuments in Lagos

The Gate (or San Gonzalo Arch) is one of the entrances to the old town of Lagos from the boardwalk (outside Fort Ponta da Bandeira

Churches in Lagos

San Sebastián Church

One of the essential places to visit in Lagos is the Church of St. Sebastian (Igreja de São Sebastião), a National Monument of Por

Statues in Portimão

Joao Braz Sculpture

Joao Braz (1912-1993) was an eminent poet, journalist and algarvio writer, popularly known as "Prince of the Algarve poets", obtai

Statues in Portimão

Nuno Mergulhão Monument

Nuno Mergulhão, engineer, mayor of Portimão (1993-1999) and principal officer in the Portuguese Navy. This monument is in the cent

Palaces in Portimão

Palacio Sárreo Prado (Fórum Cultural )

This neoclassical palace was named after its former owners, the Sárrea Prado family, although it's now owned by the city and has b

City Halls in Portimão

Building of the Parish of Portimão

An annex to the Jesuit College in the central Republic Square, is the building which houses the offices of the Board of Freguesía

Ruins in Portimão

Ruins of San Francisco Convent

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The ruins of San Francisco Convent can't be visited, but from the naval club you can get a good overview of what was the Jesuit co

Historical Monuments in Porto

King Pedro V Memorial

This monument to King Pedro V is in the center of Porto, in Battle Square. This monarch belonged to the dynasty of Bragança that w

Statues in Coimbra

Monument

This great monument to "Christ" is visible even on the outskirts of Vila Nova de Poiares, a few kilometers from Coimbra. The monum

Churches in Portimão

Chapel of St. Nicholas

The church of the College of the Jesuits has two side chapels: Nuestra Señora de la Concepción and San Nicolas (St. Nicholas). The

Churches in Portimão

Capilla de Ntra. Sra. de Los Remedios

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Remedies is inside the Church of the College of the Jesuits. The ornate decoration was made in the e

Churches in Coimbra

Capela do Castelo/Chapel of the Castle

At the top of a small hill that serves as a excellent viewpoint, lies this shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption built in the sixte

Churches in Coimbra

Church of Mercy

The church is in a large square in Gois and its longitudinal plane is composed of a single nave and semicircular choir chapel. The

Statues in Monção

Monument to José Rodrigues Vale

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The bust of the great poet, known by the pseudonym Joao Verde, is at the great viewpoint over the river Miño very close to the cen

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Pillory or Pelourinho de Barcelos

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Situated in a prime location overlooking the river Cávado, opposite the Cathedral and the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos, is the

Churches in Bragança

Our Lady of Health Chapel

The small Chapel of Our Lady of Health is attached to the walls of the Citadel, almost opposite the old Convent of San Francisco.

City Halls in Barcelos

Town Hall or City Hall of Barcelos

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The Câmara Municipal de Barcelos (Town Hall) is at Largo do Municipio, opposite the Mother Church and the Monument to Antonio Barr

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Barcelos Walls: Porta Nova Tower

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Between Largo da Porta Nova and Largo Dr. José Novais, Torre da Porta Nova was an integral part of the medieval walls surrounding