Located atop a hill, the village of Monsaraz began as a prehistoric hill fort. The antiquity of human presence in the region is attested by the numerous megalithic monuments nearby, such as the Outeiro menhir, the Belhoa menhir, and the Xerez cromlech. Highlights include the Orada Convent (18th century), the Chapel of Santa Catarina, Largo de São Bartolomeu, the Church of São João Baptista, and, above all, the Castle, with its four gates, two streets, and a large square. In the latter, named Largo D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, be sure to admire the Parish Church, the old hospital, and the …

The Castelo de Almeida ruins can be found in the village's walled enclosure and are classified as a National Monument. Its origin is either Muslim or Leonese, while the second castle resulted from the rebuilding of the previous one during the reign of D. Dinis, at the end of the 12th century. In Gothic style, it occupied an area of around 100 meters, being one of the smallest castles built in the border area. A new renovation that took place in the 18th century turned it into a warehouse for ammunition and gunpowder. In 1810, during the Third French Invasion …

Small rectangular chapel lined with tiles, consisting of two floors. A with the Chapel itself and the bottom with an ancient cave. In one of the walls of the facade is a small blue and white tiled panel depicting the miracle of our Lady of Nazareth. A staircase leads to the basement, tile-lined, with a figurative Panel, with the representation of the miracle, in the vault. The tunnel ripped under the Chapel, is the image of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, behind iron railing. To emphasize the interior lining of tiles from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Chapel is also …

Of existence already referenced from 1105, this church was completely remodeled in the 13th century, on the initiative of d. Mafalda, daughter of Sancho I, acquiring Romanesque moth. In 1668 proceeded to the original ship's demolition to make way for another broader and therefore the only Romanesque elements remaining today are the headboard and the respective transept. Abroad, the frieze of geometric motifs recalls the decoration of the Visigothic, Mozarabic and times while in interior decoration shows the Baroque style. Beside the Bell Tower added in 1820, is a sarcophagus. It was declared a national monument in September 29, 1977.

Statue related to the legend of Agnes black. In 1388, the beginning of the reign of King João I, waged a war against Castile for independence from Portugal. One of the consequences of this conflict was the division between the aristocracy and the Portuguese people, and taking many lands on the part of Castile. At this point, Inez, a woman of Black people loyal to the Portuguese cause, abandoned when this town set Melgaço beside the King of Castile. Later, King John I decided to re-conquer Melgaço, and Agnes Black joined his army. However the two armies did not come …

Go down the Avenida da Liberdade and start on a discovery journey of the town historical centre. Here, you’ll find plenty of interesting points. At the Restauradores square the majestic Foz Palace, in its neo-classical style, and the frontispiece of the old cine-theatre Éden, with a modernist aspect stand out. Following through Rossio, you’ll find the National Theatre D. Maria II and the D. Pedro Statue. Now in the middle of downtown, venture trough the geometrical net of the streets that set up the urban unit built after the earthquake of 1755. Next, follow to Encosta da Sé and visit …

About Fernandina was built in 1336 by d. Afonso IV, to replace the old about high-medieval. This work would only be concluded in 1376, in the reign of King Ferdinand, and this fact the adopted name. The fence, with nearly 5 miles, it defined the Medieval Lisbon but, currently, only certain parts of the wall are visible. It is believed that started on the Western side of the Castle of São Jorge, descended the Valley of Mouraria, rising after the slope of Monte de Sant'Ana and down through the Valley of the Boulevard, returning up to Largo de s. Roque, …

Consideradas como as mais importantes companhias vinícolas portuguesas, a Real Companhia Velha e a Real Vinícola ocupam, em Vila Nova de Gaia, uma área total de 177.000 m2. Podem ser marcadas visitas guiadas, de modo a que, entre as provas de degustação, o visitante possa apreciar os quadros do Rei D. José l e do Marquês de Pombal e os mais de 230 anos de história das caves (possui arquivo histórico e museu).

All that remains of the old fortress is the Torre da Cadeia, made of stone, quadrangular in shape, with granite corners, without battlements and small sections of wall. All that remains of the castle are two turrets and former military installations. This area is surrounded by the Bastion of the Castle, with the curtain and moat being visible, the Bastion of Porta de Elvas, the Bastion of Santo António, the Bastion of Espírito Santo, the remains of the Clérigos Bastion and the remains of the middle Bastion of Nossa Senhora da Luz. The fortress was built during the reign of …

The church, built in 1738 in the Baroque style, has a longitudinal plan, a single nave, and a rectangular chancel. The interior is decorated with gilded wood carvings, altarpieces, and Baroque coffers, and features a Maltese cross and a stained-glass window in homage to Our Lady of Good Dispatch. The main facade is particularly noteworthy for its tile cladding. In 2003, it was declared a Marian Sanctuary by decree of the Bishop of Porto, D. Armindo Lopes Coelho, when Our Lady of Good Dispatch was crowned Patron Saint of the entire municipality. The feast in her honor is celebrated on …