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Alfândega Nova

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Rua Nova da Alfândega
4000, Porto

Porto

The construction of the new Port customs building was designed in 1859, by the French engineer C.F.G. Colson. It has an area of 36000 m2 and comprises three main bodies. The building of the Customs Act, in addition to the accommodation of the services of the Museum and the Museum Association of transport and communications, a Congress and Exhibition Centre.

Igreja da Misericórdia do Porto

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Rua das Flores, 15
4000-292, Porto

Porto

The Porto’s Misericórdia Church is from the XV century and its front is by Nicolau Nasoni. It suffered profound changes during the XVIII century. The rococo style is quite obvious on its decorations. Inside, the main chapel, which is from the primitive construction, deserves a careful look. At the Mesários room, a masterpiece of the gothic painting stands out.

Sé do Porto

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Terreiro da Sé
4050-603, Porto

Porto

The Sé is the main church in the city of Porto. It was built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The first mass was held in the year 1120. In the 13th century alterations were made that completely altered the main portal. Rebuilt in the Baroque style, it kept only the rose window of its original construction. Nicolau Nasoni was the author of a galilee on the north façade, and also intervened in the decoration of the sacristy. The interior retains the images of Nossa Senhora da Vandoma (14th century), the "silver altar", an important Gothic cloister, the "old cloister", …

Palácio Nacional de Mafra

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Terreiro D. João V
2640-492, Mafra

Mafra

Considered the most important baroque monument in Portugal, the Palace of Mafra was built by Dom João V. Integrates a set of six historical organs in the Basilica, an extraordinary library of the 21st century. XVIII, with about 38000 volumes and a Conventual Core, with a hospital at the time.

Castelo de São Jorge

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Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
1100-129, Lisboa

Lisboa

São Jorge Castle was the birthplace of Lisbon. Situated 111 meters above the waters of the Tagus, the castle and walls underwent successive adaptations over the centuries. The current appearance is that of a medieval building, with 10 square-shaped towers, where the ruins of the Royal Palace still remain. It is a pleasant space to stroll around, and for this purpose, you can choose either the gardens, which date back to 1942 and where geese and ducks roam, or the narrow alleys of the tiny neighborhood of Santa Cruz, located within the castle walls. Visitors can also climb the towers …

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

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Largo da Ajuda
1349-021, Lisboa

Lisboa

Built to replace the “Real Barraca”, its construction began in 1795. Although it is unfinished, it is the biggest royal residence in Lisbon. This is an opulent monumnet where you may visit the halls decorated with silk tapestry, Sévres porcelain and crystal spiders.

Torre de Belém

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Avenida Brasília
1400-038, Lisboa

Lisboa

This work, a symbol of Portuguese expansion, is one of Lisbon's ex-libris. The exterior is decorated with carved stones and the Gothic hall is an austere space that was a weapons warehouse and prison. The tower's private premises are worth a visit for the Renaissance arcade and the panorama that can be seen from there.

Museu do Tesouro Real / Museu do Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

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Largo da Ajuda
1349-021, Lisboa

Lisboa

Built in the XIX century, in a neoclassical style, the palace was the permanent residence of the King D. Luís, his wife and his children, which lived here on the second half of eight hundred. The throne-room, the supper-room and the “Despacho” room are preserved as in the time of the Royal family. The museum exhibits collections of decorative arts from the XIX century, silvers, paintings, tapestry and furniture.

Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras

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Praça das Amoreiras, 10
1250-020, Lisboa

Lisboa

The reservoir Mãe D’Água of the Amoreiras was planed by the architect Carlos Mardel in 1746. Its function was to take and distribute the water supplied by the Águas Livres Aqueduct. It has a terrace with panoramic views of the city.

Sé de Lisboa

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Largo da Sé, 1
1100-585, Lisboa

Lisboa

It is a mixture of architectural styles, the result of the amount of times it has been restored. You can visit the Gothic cloister and the treasury, with a very varied collection of silver objects, ecclesiastical vestments, images, manuscripts and relics related to São Vicente. On the outside, the façade stands out, with a porch and portal with four primitive Romanesque archivolts.

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