At the Museum of the ISEP are gathered scientific instruments, educational models and other objects that were belonging to the Institute over the years and to assist education units, constituting a collection that extends to almost all areas of engineering taught in this establishment: of physics to electronics, of mathematics to mechanics, chemical engineering civilian, through drawing and mineralogy. In addition to the objects the Museum has a considerable bibliographical estate where we can find major reference works such as the encyclopedia of Diderot and D'alembert, a precious book of Musschenbroeck physics or a book of architecture of Leon Battista …

About 1000 meters southwest of the village of Pitões das Júnias and camouflaged by a dense oak is the town abandoned of Gerez. Traces remain of about 40 houses of quadrangular, built with granite blocks, some crudely equipped. The streets between the houses are also well preserved, and still retain the lajeado. The spacing between the houses is about 3\/4 feet, some retain just over a metre of wall, but you can imagine, without great efforts the architecture of this village. The Oaks are invading gradually the interior of each House, giving this place a rare beauty. Is the Medieval …

Classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle sits on a hill overlooking the village of the same name, approximately 838 meters above sea level. Archaeological evidence attests to the existence of a protohistoric fortified settlement, later Romanized. Its construction dates back to the reign of King Dinis, when he granted the town a charter (1286) to encourage its settlement and defense. At the end of the 14th century, these lands were donated to two Távora brothers, and some authors argue that it was built during this period, given the simplicity of the design and the apparent …

The parish church of Curros, dedicated to our Lady of the snows, is deployed south of the village of Curros, away from housing cluster, flanked by a forecourt enclosed by a granite wall, where you will find the cemetery. Is a granite building of rectangular plant oriented Northeast\/Southwest. The main façade, with a porch, has a round arch portal, ends in Gable, with cornice, crowned by a Latin cross about acroterion. Inside this church, the floor is paved with granite slabs, old graves, some of which numbered or registered brands. Has three gilded altars: the main altar, decorated with painted …

The parochial church of Nossa Senhora das Neves will have been built between the end of the third and start of the last quarter of the 15th century (1472-1480), the meter Martim Vaz. Your plant is rectangular divided in three naves consist of high pillars, elemental calligraphic organization space, classical formulation model of Mannerist tradition recovered in the second half of the 16th century. The interior is beautiful and austere, note the Baroque from the first half of the 18th century in the high pillars of the ships and fine examples of the carvings of the altars of the chancel, …

Via built during the Julio Claudian, considered one of the most important sections and with more loot Via XVII of the Antonine itinerary. Starting from Gralhós, this route follows the path of Avessó, Ribeira do Cargual, Porto da Geia and Suavila, to enter the village of bark, in the parish of deer. It is believed that on this site via could have two strokes; the first beneath the village, plus the right, between a vampire, now flanked by walls, which possibly in winter would be soaked and another stroke at the top of the village. These two routes are then …

On the right bank of the Ponsul river, on the south side of the Penha Garcia Mountain foothill, this village, with the same name as the mountain, is known for the many fossils found there (trilobites). Penha Garcia must have once been a lusitan castro (a celtic village). Of th four churchs that once existed here only the church of the Espírito Santo (16th century) is still used as such. Two other churches were ruined but were recovered (Saint Lourenço and Saint Sebastião). The 16th century mother church has a gothic image of Our Lady of Leite (milk). A special …

Situated on the island of Madeira, in a Bay of unmatched beauty, the Quinta do Lorde Marina Resort plays a small coastal village of Madeira of strong connection to the sea. A luxury ecoresort, where the combination of architecture, climate, natural landscape and sustainability make this refuge in a place just perfect. The 5-star Hotel is one of the most famous luxury resort, where dominates the refinement and elegance. Consists of five stand-alone buildings, although connected by spaces landscaped extensively. The main building develops around the Central Square and concentrates the majority of public areas, technical and social. In the …

Entered an exclusive tourist complex which is included in the main route of the "jet set", the path of the Ria Formosa Natural Park with a wealth of fauna and flora. Is similar to the Quinta do Lago but offers different challenges. The field has four magnificent par 5, par 4 are usually "dog-legs" (excepting the holes 10 and 13) and the par 3 are quite influenced by the wind, forcing the great accuracy in strokes. The lakes at 13 and 18 constitute difficult task, in achieving a good result. The authorship of the field belongs to several architects: William …

The Convent of San Payo was founded by the Franciscan friar, Gonçalo Marinho, in 1932. After several adversities (the extinction of religious orders and a devastating fire), the convent was abandoned and fell into a state of complete degradation, with its assets disappearing, some looted and others transferred to chapels and churches in the municipality. In the 80s of the 20th century, the building was acquired by the sculptor José Rodrigues who, together with the architect Viana de Lima, completely restored it, taking care to preserve part of its original design. Currently, the convent is the sculptor's residence and workshop, …