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Núcleo Museológico Mary Jane Wilson
- heritage
Rua do Carmo, 61
9050-019, Funchal
Museum devoted to the life and work of Sister Mary Jane Wilson, founder of the Franciscan Sisters of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias Congregation. It has five rooms where some old pictures, personal objects of Mary Jane Wilson and vast collection of works are in exhibition.
Aljezur Villas Hostel
- hotels
Vale da Telha - Sector D, 125
8670-156, Aljezur
Located between Monte Clérigo Beach and praia da Arrifana, Aljezur tourism concept Villas Hostel distinguished traditional tourism by offering a set of activities and services for sports, nature and well-being. Promotes surfing lessons, mountain biking, climbing, hidrofitness and massages.
Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena
- art
Estrada das Fontainhas
2730-085, Barcarena
An important element of the industrial archaeology, the Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena (Barcarena's Gunpowder Factory) has a high historic and cultural interest. Through the recovery of several buildings and equipments that testify to the making of gunpowder an interesting space of leisure and culture has been created.
Casa das Dunas
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Urbanização Soltróia
7570-788, Carvalhal
Casa das Dunas is located in Troy, 50 metres from the beach in a condo with garage, garden and swimming pool. The T1 is on the ground floor and has a capacity for 2 to 4 persons (1 room and 1 sofa bed in the living room) and is equipped with all amenities.
Cruzeiro de São Domingos
- heritage
Rua Batalhão de Caçadores
3810-064, Aveiro
The Cruzeiro São Domingos (calvary), also known as Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Glória is from the end of the XV century. The original is inside the Aveiro Cathedral since the 70ies. It is a quattrocentist calvary with scenes of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ sculpted in low relief.
Porta da Vila de Vila Viçosa
- heritage
Rua Duque Dom Jaime
7160-251, Vila Viçosa
On the north side of the village, the entrance was through this door. The inscription on the tombstone that at the top of the monument attests and glorifies the election of Nossa Senhora da Conceição as the patron saint of Portugal. Today it is one of the entrances to the fence of the Convent des Augustins, given the displacement of this door for traffic requirements.
Termas Romanas do Alto da Cividade
- heritage
Rua Doutor Rocha Peixoto
4700-033, Braga
These are also known as Roman Baths/Spa of alto da Cividade are located on the upper part in Cividade slope. They were discovered during the working excavations made during 1977. The building is placed in the 1st century and it is integrated on the urban renovation work of Flávia Braca Augusta.
Torre da Alfândega - Aqui Nasceu Portugal
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Rua do Anjo, 15
4800-152, Guimarães
It became known as Torre da Alfândega after the Alfândega (Customhouse) de Guimarães building was created next to it. Visiting this point is almost mandatory for anyone visiting the city for the first time. It is mainly known for the famous inscription "Aqui Nasceu Portugal" (Portugal Was Born Here).
Rio Mondego
- beach
- country
Rio Mondego
3090, São Pedro
The Mondego river has its spring on the Estrela mountain, municipality of Gouveia, at an altitude of 1425 metres. Between the spring and the mouth, the Mondego flows along around 220 kilometres. Its banks, between Coimbra and Figueira da Foz, are the most fertile lands in Portugal.
Praia Fluvial de Vilar
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Praia Fluvial de Vilar
3620-521, Vilar
This site separates the parishes of Vilar (Moimenta da Beira) and Fonte Arcada (Sernancelhe), and allows fishing, particularly trout. The dam was created to normalize the flows of the Douro, and was recently used to capture water for public supply. It's also a great place to take a swim or have a picnic.