Its construction dates back to the 19th century, notable for its eclectic architecture and the imposing main façade, with a grand entrance and grand design. It is also particularly notable for the memory of the consul who once lived there. This was the home of diplomat Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who, while serving as Consul General in Bordeaux in 1940, saved thousands of lives from the Nazi Holocaust of World War II. The house features a rectangular floor plan, and is spread over three floors, the top floor featuring a mansard roof. The main façade is marked by the …

Opened in 1884, the zoological garden of Lisbon lodges, at present, about 2 thousand animals of 380 species. The main attractions are the dolphins’ bay that imitates a typical fishing village, the small farm where the country atmosphere is created, the reptilian with different kinds of reptiles’ species and the rope-way that takes you on a relaxed journey through the zoo, offering a lovely view of the gardens and the city. The space is full of life: it has shows with sea-lions, dolphins, reptiles and macaws, an amusement park-the Animax-equipped with cinema, video games, remote control boats and a large …

The Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, located in the refurbished building of "Lab Chimico", of neoclassical style, is an interactive space that seeks to make known the science the public of all ages, from the collections of scientific instruments at the University of Coimbra. Waiting for you are many objects which tell different stories and curious, stories that will awaken in them the desire to learn even more. With the help of a team of highly qualified monitors, will be able to discover the exhibitions and original and creative educational activities that help meet the science in a …

The pedestrian walk may start at the Monastery of Saint João of Arga, after a brief visit of that building. Follow the Vezeira Trail, a typical trail where the cattle used to pass in the days of old. The Arga Mountain has a wide high plain on the top, the Chã Grande. At that point, there is a trail that is signaled by the Clube de Celtas do Minho (Celts Club of Minho), according to the criteria of the Federação Portuguesa de Campismo (Portuguese Camping Federation). It is a small walk.

The Casa do Tempo was created to serve as a space for heritage preservation and a vibrant hub for cultural and educational activities. Therefore, in addition to hosting several temporary exhibitions each month, the Casa do Tempo also houses a permanent exhibition that, through contemplation of news reports from the newspaper "O Castanheirense" since January 1, 1937, and the appreciation of a collection of objects related to the wool industry, allows us to journey through the history of Castanheira de Pêra.

By the door to the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park we are dazzled by us with Ermelo, ancestral village which nestles between the terraces of mountain slope of Serra de Soajo, caring about the magnificent river Lima, which, with its spectacular scenery and wild, rich and varied fauna, constitutes one of the greatest natural attractions in the country. The setting is perfect for the practice of activities that focus on their most valuable features, such as walking trails, horseback riding, climbing or descents of canoe.

The first museum created in the Algarve, in 1874, is located in the former Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Deactivated in 1834, after the extinction of religious orders, the convent was used as a cork factory during the 20th century. Later, in 1960, the works of adaptation to a museum began. It presents permanent exhibitions of Archeology (Roman and Islamic periods), Religious Painting from the 16th to the 19th century and Painting from the 20th century, as well as temporary exhibitions of the most varied themes.

This church is already mentioned in documents dating from 1220, as an integral part of the patronage of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro. However, the current building has features of later Gothic influence, even though Romanesque construction was used. The chapel was probably built in the 13th century, when King Mendo de Sousa moved to Vila Verde. Today, evidence of frescoes by Mestre Arnaus can still be seen in the chancel, as weel as the plasterwork decorated with paintings in the nave.

Miguel Kingdom became famous on the Beach Caught in Oakwood, with its Fish Here, where all that came from the sea had the seal of guarantee for the freshness but also the transformation operated in the kitchen. Now in Lisbon, lost the Sea scenario but maintained the tradition of well serve. The specialities, for input, are the clams to Bouillon and Duck salad with eggs, while more substantial us will find black cuttlefish rice and sea bass to the fisherman. Finally, there's the delicious desserts of Mafalda.

Il Mercato, located at Penha Longa Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Sintra &, is an Italian restaurant ideal for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Combines a sophisticated atmosphere with spectacular views of the hills of the Serra de Sintra wavy. With the best of Italian cuisine, this restaurant offers a wide variety of pastas, pizzas and risottos as well as meat and fish dishes. Mercato means "market" which is where you will find the freshest foods that they conquer us by its simplicity and quality.