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EVORA – Catedral de Evora – Main facadeAt the main entrance of Évora Cathedral, you are greeted by one of its most beautiful Gothic details: the stone figures of the Apostles. Carved in the 14th century, they stand around the portal like silent guardians, welcoming visitors into th [...]
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EVORA – Catedral de EvoraÉvora Cathedral, or Sé de Évora, was built from 1186 and was consecrated in 1204, but it was only completed around 1250. The cathedral was built on the site of a grand mosque of the Moors. The "Se" derives its name from the initials Sedes Epis [...]
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TOMAR – Convento de Cristo – Janela do CapítuloAt the Convento de Cristo in the town of Tomar stands one of the most extraordinary windows in Europe: the Janela do Capítulo. Built in the early 16th century during the reign of King Manuel I, the window is a masterpiece of the Manueline styl [...]
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FARO – N2 – Estrada Nacional 2The N2, Estrada Nacional 2, is Portugal’s longest road, running over 730 km from Chaves in the north to Faro in the south. Known as the "Portuguese Route 66," it crosses 11 districts and showcases diverse landscapes—from mountains to plains to [...]
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LISBOA – Panteão Nacional 3DThe Igreja de Santa Engrácia (Church of Santa Engrácia) is a 17th century monument of the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. In the 20th century the church has been converted into the Panteão Nacional (National Pantheon), in which important Portugue [...]
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COIMBRA – Sé Velha ChurchThe Sé Velha de Coimbra (Old Cathedral of Coimbra) is a Romanesque-style cathedral built in the 12th century, making it one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval churches. It features a fortress-like exterior with crenelated walls and a magnif [...]
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COIMBRA – Knight TemplarNestled along the Mondego River, Coimbra was a key stronghold for the Knights Templar in medieval Portugal. Granted lands by King Afonso Henriques, the Order fortified the region, protecting Christian territories during the Reconquista. Their [...]
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GUIMARAES – Paço dos Duques De Braganca – The courtyardThe courtyard of the Paço dos Duques de Bragança in Guimarães, Portugal, is a spacious, open-air central patio surrounded by elegant arcaded galleries. Designed in a medieval European style with Gothic and Burgundian influences, the courtyard [...]
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GUIMARAES – Paço dos Duques De BragancaThe Paço dos Duques de Bragança (Palace of the Dukes of Braganza) is a medieval palace located in Guimarães, Portugal. Built in the 15th century by D. Afonso, the first Duke of Braganza, it features a Burgundian-influenced architectural style [...]
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SAGRES – ALGARVE – Promontório de Sagres – FortalezaThe Fortaleza de Sagres is a historic fortress located on a dramatic promontory in southwestern Portugal. Built in the 15th century, it is closely associated with Prince Henry the Navigator and played a key role in the Age of Exploration. The [...]
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MIRA DE AIRE – Grutas de Mira de Aire – StalactitesThe Grutas de Mira de Aire are the largest and one of the most famous cave systems in Portugal, located near the town of Mira de Aire in the central region of the country. These stunning limestone caves are a popular tourist destination due to [...]
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MIRA DE AIRE – Grutas de Mira de AireMira de Aire caves extend for about 10000m, and the visitable area is 600m, with 683 steps along the way. It is Portugal’s largest caves system and the underground tour leads down through a series of colourfully lit caverns with some impressiv [...]
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GUIMARÃES – Castelo de GuimarãesGuimarães Castle, located in the northern region of Portugal, is one of the country's most iconic medieval landmarks. Often referred to as the "birthplace of Portugal," the castle played a crucial role in the nation's early history. It is clos [...]
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GUIMARÃES – Castelo de Guimaraes – Dom Afonso Henriques, o conquistadorAfonso I, more commonly known as D. Afonso Henriques, nicknamed ‘the Conqueror’ (O Conquistador), ‘the Founder’ (o Fundador) or ‘the Great’ (o Grande) by the Portuguese, and El-Bortukali (‘the Portuguese’) and Ibn-Arrik (‘son of Henry’, ‘Henri [...]
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LISBOA – Castelo de São Jorge – Afonso I de PortugalAfonso Henriques or Afonso I was the son of Henry of Burgundy (D. Henrique de Borgonha) who conquered many lands to the Moors and therefore was rewarded with the County of Portugal, by then a part of the Galicia kingdom, itself a dependence of [...]
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PORTO – FC Porto – LogoFutebol Clube do Porto, commonly known as FC Porto or simply Porto, is a Portuguese professional sports club based in Porto. It is best known for the professional football team playing in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese footbal [...]
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PORTO – FC Porto Estadio das AntasThe Estádio das Antas was the third (and longest occupied) stadium of the Portuguese football side FC Porto. It was in use from 1952 to 2004, replacing the earlier Campo da Constituição, 1.6km (1 mile) to the west, and later replaced by the Es [...]
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ALMADA – Santuario De Cristo Rei – Close upWith open arms 133 meters above the level of the Tagus River, the Sanctuary of Cristo Rei offers a privileged view over the municipalities of Lisbon and Almada. And, on sunny days, the gaze can even reach part of Sintra and Sesimbra. Opened in [...]
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SANTA COMBA LA CORUNA – O Demo de RubínIn the village of XalleiRa de Rubín we find the chapel of Nosa Señora da Saúde (health), in Gothic style and built in the 18th century, although it is possible on a previous chapel that was built in 1593 by Juan Prego de Montaos. García and Ma [...]
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SANTA COMBA LA CORUNA – Translatio de CereixoThe parish church of Santiago de Cereixo is one of the best examples of Romanesque art along the Costa da Morta coast. Its construction dates back to the end of the 12th century and it shares some features found at the churches in Xaviña (Cama [...]
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