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 …

Castle ordered to be built by Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira in 1350, having undergone several modifications in the following centuries. This castle was part of a vast line of fortresses and watchtowers that protected the much attacked banks of the Tagus River. Its architectural design indicates a function aimed at the protection and refuge of populations. Made of dressed granite, it is an important symbol of Portuguese military architecture of the time. Located in a privileged location, on the banks of the Tagus River, it has a good panoramic view. It is shaped like a quadrilateral and is flanked by four …

Inaugurada em 1934, esta estátua ergue-se na mítica Praça do Marquês de Pombal, também conhecida por Rotunda do Marquês de Pombal. O Monumento a Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquês de Pombal e ministro do Rei D. José teve origem nas comemorações evocativas do centenário da sua morte, em 1882. Os autores foram os arquitetos Adães Bermudes e António do Couto e os escultores Simões e Leopoldo de Almeida e Francisco Santos.

Temple from the 13th century. It appears to have been part of a Convent of Benedicts, still in the period when the town was called Nabância. It was rebuilt by D. Gualdim Pais, in 1160, who made it the pantheon of the Templars in Portugal. Its structure presents transition elements from the Romanesque to the Gothic style, the latter being predominant. A large rose window stands out on the façade, surmounting the portico with four archivolts. Over the rose window you can see the mark of the Knights Templar, the Signum Salomonis. In the sacristy, with a 16th century vault, …

Este restaurante oferece uma irresistível selecção de especialidades portuguesas, italianas e indianas. O restaurante Fora d'oras apresenta um menu à la carte, com especialidades como bife na pedra, massas, pizzas e muito mais. O restaurante Fora d´oras apresenta uma decoração moderna e design contemporâneo, tanto no interior como no terraço.​ O ambiente do restaurante é jovem e descontraído. e está aberto até à duas da madrugada. Dispõe de uma ampla e agradável esplanada.