Manor house chapel, illuminated by a window torn laterally. Topped off by interior façades, cornice with chorus-alto, pulpit and stand on the side of the Gospel. Private Chapel features associated with a solar, with traces of having adossadas constructions right next door, and the door off of cunhal access to chorus-high, sharp verticalism. Main façade, decorated her just enough showing corners apilastrados, frieze and cornice in shot and continuous portal and window decoration, with padded frames and clipped and vegetal elements, all surmounted by stone weapons of the settlor. Chorus-high with the central convex zone, with polychrome carved balustrade, which …

The parish church of Boticas, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Livração, was built in the late 19TH century. The main façade has a portal surmounted by a rectangular oval and shoots in simple pediment surmounted by a granite cross. Has a quadrangular Bell Tower with four founders tears, built at a later stage. Inside the walls are decorated with paintings depicting biblical themes such as "the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves". Also the triumphal arch, which divides the chancel from the nave of the Church, is decorated with a panel representing the "Ascension of Christ" Has this church …

The Selfish restaurant is situated in the building of the Casino of Póvoa. The game here is different, yet they also play at the table. The chances to leave satisfied and willing to come back are high, or it wasn't this a space that, from the outset, is distinguished by its high quality food and knitting. Sublime, decorated with various pieces of art on the walls of authors like Júlio Resende, Nikias Skapinakis, Rogério Ribeiro, Francisco Simões, among many others, the restaurant offers a sophisticated ambience and distinctive. The chef Hermínio Costa transmits in your kitchen technique, creativity and passion, …

The Hotel Mestre de Avis – Master of Avis, is one of the best situated hotels of Guimarães. Located in the city center and being part of the world heritage of UNESCO with its Toural, which is the main square as well as the most idylllic spot of the city and by car only five minutes away from the motorway. The hotel, located in a historical building, was found in 1998. It has a total of 16 rooms on 3 floors, offering its guests a pleasant stay to a very accessible price. By car or even on foot you can …

Is a restaurant with a young environment, where the menu deals with Italian seasonings and flavors. The suggestions fall especially on folders such as the linguini con le vongole with clams, spaghetti or penne with lemon prawns. The porcini mushroom risotto is one of the most popular dishes and pizzas the caprese with Parma ham and mozzarella fresca makes success among customers. For input ask carpacio specialties of Eggplant, tuna or salmon. The desserts are all homemade and recommended, in particular, the tiramisu, Apple Pie, cheesecake and the Panna cotta. The Al Fresco existed for nine years and is located …

This tour begins in the Luís de Camões Garden, where you can find a Tourism Office. Cross the 5 de Outubro Street and enter the Rodrigues Lobo Square. This is the centre of the city, the ideal place to relax under the cinquentist arcades animated by pleasant esplanades. In one of the corners, the statue of the poet Rodrigues Lobo (1579-1621) points out the right direction. Follow through the Miguel Bombarda Street and notice the Misericórdia Church, built on an ancient synagogue. Nearby is the Barão de Viamonte Street, former Direita Street, which marks the axle of this ancient quarter, …

A cultural itinerary encompassing locations visited by the writer Camilo Castelo Branco in Ribeira de Pena or mentioned by him in his literary works. There are seven: the Ponte de Cavês (mentioned in the short story "Como ela o amava" and the play "O Lobisomem"), the village of Friúme (where the writer lived between 1840 and 1842), the Parish Church of Salvador (where he married Joaquina Pereira de França at the age of 16 in 1841), the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia (mentioned in the work "Doze Casamentos Felizes"), the Chapel of Granja Velha (where the writer learned from …

Simple, rectangular plant building with gable roof coverage. The appliance is in granite ashlars well equipped and with white painted joints. The sacristy is located near the south wall. Have canonical orientation. The corners are apilastrados, crowned with pinnacles and the angles of the Gables topped by crosses. Over the main door opens a niche with the image of Our Lady of Snows, placed at the center of a triangular pediment and decorated with two pinnacles and cross to the Center. On the north façade was recorded the inscription: "INS YEAR of 1720". The gable of the sacristy is topped …

Located on a plain above the Alva river, Sabugueiro is the highest village in Portugal (an altitude of 1050 metres). It started from the shacks of sheperds that used the mountain's pastures for their sheep and their goats. The engraving on the rock by the Canariz Fountain is a testimony to the peopling of the area in remote times. Even though there are still shepherds and related activities (wool and cheese production), rural tourism has developed in the last few years and there are several typical houses currently adapted. The shpherds still move to the Douro region in the winter …

Commissioned in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, the Convent presents an austere architecture, being practically devoid of ornamentation. Inside, the only noteworthy features are sculptures of saints and Christs, made of terracotta and wood, placed in niches, the tiles that adorn the chapels, and also the inlaid work composed of small stones mixed with shells and shards of earthenware, used in the decoration of fountains, walls, and chapels. The ceramic and wooden sculptural pieces, stonework and flagstones, painted ceilings, and gilded woodcarving stand out. Over the centuries it underwent several renovations, and in 1863 it was acquired by …