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Ascensor da Nazaré
- heritage
Rua do Elevador
2450-065, Sítio
The funicular railway connects the lower part of Nazaré to Sítio, covering a total of 318 meters. It was inaugurated in 1889, as the difficulty of access to Sítio always hampered the development of the area and the settlement of its inhabitants. In 1963, after a major accident, it was out of service for several years, returning to service in 1968. In the 21st century, the carriages were renovated for greater comfort and safety for the more than one million users who use this means of transport annually.
Stupa Tashi Gomang
- heritage
EN253 - Centro de Retiros Herdade Corte Pereiro
7580-706, Alcácer do Sal
The Stupa Tashi Gomang, a temple belonging to the Guhya Mantrika Buddhist community, is located in the Santa Susana Retreat Center in Alcácer do Sal. It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Western world, standing 16 meters tall with an internal temple measuring 36 square meters, prepared for rituals, ceremonies, and lectures. Among the materials used in its construction, Alentejo marble stands out. The decoration, particularly the statues, originates from Tibet and Nepal.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Meinedo
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Lugar da Igreja
4620-356, Meinedo
The construction date of this temple is estimated to be 1262, judging by the inscription at the entrance, although it may correspond to the reconstruction of an old 11th-century hermitage which, in turn, was built on a 7th-century Suevi-Visigothic building – archaeological excavations carried out in 1991 revealed a structure belonging to a pre-Romanesque temple. Of particular note is the existence of an image of Our Lady of Meinedo, in limestone and with traces of polychromy, which constitutes one of the rare examples of Romanesque sculpture in Portugal.
Estela Golf Club
- leisure
Lugar do Rio Alto
4570-242, Póvoa de Varzim
One of the "links" of Portuguese golf, considered among the 10 best courses in Portugal. He gained international notoriety by hosting two European Tour events. Located just 20 minutes from Porto's International Airport and close to Póvoa de Varzim, a lively summer city, built along three kilometers of beautiful coastal dunes, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Portuguese architect Duarte Sottomayor, it is a typical Scottish style "links", with the difference that the grass used is Bermuda. Two large lakes give it more beauty, but it can get very demanding when the wind blows. Erratic exit shots …
Museu do Regimento Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa
- heritage
Avenida Lusíada
1500-392, Lisboa
The Museum of the regiment of Sappers Firemen is housed in a modern building near the Centro Comercial Colombo. With an area of approximately 7200 m2, spreads over four floors, including a flagship showroom, mezzanine, temporary exhibition room, Auditorium, children's animation space, information centre and reservations. The permanent exhibition occupies an area of 1400 m2 and houses the larger pieces, as older vehicles. The educational service aims to become the Museum of the RSB within open to the community, getting school groups, associative, University students, senior population and others, by appointment via phone or e-mail. For children, organizes activities such …
Alegrete
- country
- heritage
Alegrete
7300-311, Portalegre
Village with origins that go back to the D. Dinis Reign, when it was inhabited. Besides its interesting historical value, the Alentejo characteristics also stand out in its constructions, namely the white row of houses. As for the architectonical patrimony are worthy of notice the Alegrete castle, National Monument, the clock tower, the parish church of S. João Baptista, a construction from the XVI century, the bandstand, the ruins of the S. Pedro chapel and the Misericóridia chapel, dated from the XVII century.
Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações
- hotels
Rua do Mar Vermelho, lote 1 - 07 2 2
1990-203, Lisboa
The Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações was opened in 2013 and is the first Ibis in Portugal with the new concept of public spaces, designed by the architect Philippe Avanzi. Lobbies, reception desks and bars were transformed into areas with a more modern design, warm and relaxed, more current. Interior decoration stands out by soft colours and comfort, also patent in 112 rooms. The Hotel also offers a bar service with light meals available 12:0 am.
Jardim do Passeio Alegre
- country
- leisure
Rua do Passeio Alegre
4150, Porto
In this beautiful large garden placed at the Foz do Douro, created at the end of the XIX century, the fountain and the two obelisks by Nasoni stand out. There is also a small lake with a sculpture in the centre representing a young lady with a seal, a sculpture in honour of the writer Raúl Brandão, a bandstand, and the public toilets, built in 1910, decorated with Art nouveau Azulejos (tile) and English china. At last, the place has a mini-golf pitch and a small cottage – esplanade called the Chalé Suíço.
Jardim do Paço
- country
- leisure
Rua Bartolomeu da Costa, 5
6000-773, Castelo Branco
Classified as a national monument, it is one of the ex-libris of the city and one of the most original examples of the Baroque style in Portugal, having been built at the behest of D. João de Mendonça, Bishop of Guarda, around 1720. It features five lakes on the main slope, where the water features stand out, while the intermediate one has the Lago das Coroas and the Stairs of the Apostles and Kings, where all the Portuguese monarchs are represented. On the upper deck is the Staircase of Moses.
Museu de Mértola - Casa Romana
- heritage
Praça Luís de Camões
7750-329, Mértola
The Roman House was the first museum section of the Mértola Museum to open in 1989. It is located in the basement of the City Hall building. During renovation work, important archaeological remains corresponding to the foundations of a Roman house (today it serves as the main building) emerged. In addition to the walls of the old building, where part of the house's impluvium stands out, period architectural elements, funerary epigraphy, ceramics, and metalwork are on display. Each section has a permanent exhibition related to its theme.