Elegante edifício barroco, do séc. XVIII, cuja fachada principal tem pilastras que a dividem em três corpos. Apresenta no andar nobre, três janelas de cada lado da janela de sacada, com balaustrada em granito e situada no eixo de simetria. De destacar os concheados "rocailles" de cantaria que encimam os vãos. Possui frontão de recorte redondo onde se inclui um brasão de pedra. No piso inferior abrem-se igual número de vãos, sendo o do eixo formado pelo portal.

A Romanesque temple founded in 1131, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques, outside the walls of Coimbra. In the first half of the 16th century, the Monastery was completely renovated by order of King Manuel I. Its main portal, executed by Chanterenne between 1522 and 1525, is its most emblematic piece. Inside, highlights include the Manueline vault covering the nave of the church, the tombs of King Afonso Henriques and King Sancho I, the Chapter Room (a Manueline work executed by Diogo de Boutaca), the Chapel of Saint Teotónio (a Mannerist work by the sculptor Tomé Velho), and the …

This is one of the most beautiful Portuguese Romanesque monuments, with an external appearance resembling a fortified church. The current construction began in 1162, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques. It served as the Episcopal See until 1772 and subsequently belonged to the Misericórdia (a charitable institution) until 1778. From 1785 to 1816 it was occupied by the Third Order of Saint Francis, and after that date it became the seat of the parish of São Cristóvão. The main façade features a magnificent portal, formed by arches supported by columns with decorated capitals. The 13th-century cloister was the first …

One of the "links" of Portuguese golf, considered among the 10 best courses in Portugal. He gained international notoriety by hosting two European Tour events. Located just 20 minutes from Porto's International Airport and close to Póvoa de Varzim, a lively summer city, built along three kilometers of beautiful coastal dunes, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Portuguese architect Duarte Sottomayor, it is a typical Scottish style "links", with the difference that the grass used is Bermuda. Two large lakes give it more beauty, but it can get very demanding when the wind blows. Erratic exit shots …

The Museum of the regiment of Sappers Firemen is housed in a modern building near the Centro Comercial Colombo. With an area of approximately 7200 m2, spreads over four floors, including a flagship showroom, mezzanine, temporary exhibition room, Auditorium, children's animation space, information centre and reservations. The permanent exhibition occupies an area of 1400 m2 and houses the larger pieces, as older vehicles. The educational service aims to become the Museum of the RSB within open to the community, getting school groups, associative, University students, senior population and others, by appointment via phone or e-mail. For children, organizes activities such …

Being the polychromy and exuberance of the shapes the main features of Baroque, it is not possible to walk through the city without noticing the many baroque buildings the city owns. This architectonic style can be seen in several buildings of civil and religious architecture of Porto. Some of the best examples of this style are the Clérigos Church and Tower, the Misericórdia Church’s façade, Santo Ildefonso Church and The Holly See, being this last one, of Romanic origin, one of the first to suffer baroque changes. From the Clérigos to the Santo Ildefonso Church we can observe a set …

The Casa-Museu José Maria da Fonseca, installed in the old cellars of company, offers a journey through the history of the best known producer of moscatel de Setúbal, whose fame has crossed borders. The adaptation of the Space Museum was in charge of the architect Ernesto Korrodi, where you can make guided tours in several languages. Born in 1804 in the village of Vilar Seco, municipality of Nelas, José Maria da Fonseca founded his company in 1834 in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, being the oldest producer of table wine and Moscatel de Setúbal and keeping up to date in the …

The Alviela Living Science Center – Carsoscópio is a space for scientific and technological dissemination that, through three interactive exhibition rooms, presents the origins of the Estremenho Limestone Massif and its geological evolution over 175 million years, as well as the influence of climate on the hydrological functioning of the Alviela River source and the characteristics of cave bats, animals that call this area one of their preferred habitats. Located near the source of the Alviela River, in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, the Carsoscópio uses cutting-edge technology developed in Portugal to promote the …

Built in 1509 to taste Manueline Casa Melo Alvim is the oldest urban Manor of Viana do Castelo. Completely restored, this Inn offers comfort and harmony with the surrounding space. During this restoration, existed the care to preserve the architectural and cultural wealth, but also in enhancing the details, with the purpose to take the guest to cover different periods of history. The Inn has 20 rooms, all with different decoration, which combines current taste with the memories of the past. This taste extends to the restaurant, to press for the use of products from the region, underscoring its genuine …

Stately residence dating from the 18TH century, an interesting architectural ensemble of Baroque style, typically Minho. This beautiful palatial residence, although privately owned, well worth a visit, at least to the outside. Through the iron gate you can see the pretty walled courtyard where stands out the upper gallery alpendrada. In the courtyard in front of the gate there is a fountain lined with tiles and the original Sundial. off the patio, front part to the majestic gate, deserves attention an interesting Baroque fountain, transferred from the Franciscan convent of São Paio of Mount for this site in 1899, and …