Sights in Portugal

Cathedrals in Évora

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Evora Cathedral is on top of the old town, and its two tall towers can be seen from various points in the city. It was built in th

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Historical Monuments in Albufeira

Albufeira Old Town (Monte Choro)

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The historic center, old town or Montechoro in Albufeira is one of those places that are impossible to miss, and it is because wit

Churches in Lisbon

Estrela Basilica

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A late eighteenth century neoclassical church whose interior is covered in pink marble. On the outside there's the Garden of the S

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Churches in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Church Matrix of Viana of Castelo

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The Sé or Cathedral of Viana de Castelo is also popularly known as the Iglesia Matriz - it dates from the fifteenth century. It is

Historical Monuments in Braga

Praca da Republica

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In Republic Square is the building known as Arcade, built by Rodrigo de Moura Teles in 1715, replacing one by Diego de Sousa. The

Squares in Caminha

Consejero Silva Torres Square

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Silva Torres Conselheiro Square is in the heart of Caminha, and it is the ideal place to have a coffee in one of its terraces, fro

Historical Monuments in Braga

Arco da Porta Nova

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The eighteenth century New Gate Arch was designed by André Soares and is Baroque and Neoclassical. The Baroque façade is facing to

Train Stations in Lisbon

Elevador da Gloria

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Funicular Gloria is a classic, trundling up or down the hill, meeting the matching carriage halfway. Enjoy the street art gallery

Castles in Faro

Faro Castle

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Castelo de Paderne was built by the Moors (twelfth century) and Arabs (fourteenth century) and according to historical data was in

Squares in Aveiro

Praca da Republica

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This is one of the principle squares of the city. Here you can find Aveirense Theatre, the monument to José Coelho de Magallanes E

Castles in Chaves

Castelo of Chaves - Castle and Military Museum

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Chaves Castle is in the highest part of the city, next to the Praça de Camões, in the historic center and pedestrian area of Cha

Historical Monuments in Sintra

Poço Iniciático

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One of the mysteries of Regaleira is its "little Iniciático". It is believed that it was used in rituals of initiation. They say y

City Halls in Porto

Building Paços do Concelho - Municipal Chamber

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The City Hall of Porto is a landmark building first designed by António Correia da Silva, it's called Pacos do Concelho and is at

Squares in Guimarães

Largo do Toural

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This beautiful plaza is an extension of S. Alameda Damaso and is at the boundary of the historic and the modern city, so it's now

Historical Monuments in Salzedas

Santa Maria of Salzedas Monastery

Salzedas parish church is the oldest church of the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria. Although constructed in the early thirteen

Wineries in Porto

Porto Calem Caves

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Porto Cálem is one of the most famous wine cellars of Oporto, it has produced wines of extraordinary quality since 1859, the visit

Historical Monuments in Tavira

Tavira Anchor Graveyard

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Located on the island of Tavira in the Algarve region of Portugal, there is a beach (Praia do Barril) where you can find more than

Castles in Lagos

Ponta da Bandeira Fortress

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Fort Punta Bandera, is situated on the Avenue of the Discoveries. It is a fortress that was built in the late 17th century and ha