The coming of the commemorative standard Admiral Vasco da Gama to Nazareth, placed on this site in 1939. According to tradition, the browser, before embarking to the discovery of the sea route to India, came as a pilgrim to Senhora da Nazaré. Here, invoked his protection and traded his thick gold chain which featured, by the beads of the Virgin. Legend has it that the passage of the Cape of storms, stood up a big storm endangering boats and men. At that time, Admiral shot the Lady's necklace to the waters, which soon calmed down. After returning to Portugal, Vasco …

A expressão “down under” é tipicamente utilizada para designar as terras australianas, localizadas no Hemisfério Sul, e é precisamente da Austrália que vem o mentor deste novo espaço. Justin Jennings é o primeiro chef australiano a abrir um espaço em Lisboa, acrescentando uma nova aventura a uma carreira de mais de 15 anos a gerir e reinventar as cozinhas australianas. O encontro dos mais diversos paladares e influências culturais irá refletir-se nas propostas do DownUnder, muito ao estilo da eclética gastronomia australiana.

Built by João Santiago de Carvalho e Sousa at the end of the 19th century, it was designed by the Italian Nicola Bigaglia. In 1968, the Municipality of Matosinhos acquired the building and the surrounding garden and the space was adapted for the current Museum of Quinta de Santiago/ Centro de Arte de Matosinhos, opened in 1996. It is housed in a historic building, surrounded by a charming garden, and is a privileged witness to the profound urban and social transformations that took place in the city of Matosinhos-Leça at the end of the 19th century and throughout the 20th …

The castle walls remain, two doors (of the village and the Santarém) and some towers. The old Palace is a monumental residential tower of the 15th century. Plant composed of rectangular main body and two turrets inserted on the wall of the village. The curtain wall that unites the turrets, crowned by way of round, is torn by arched door broken abroad, down inside. Without cover, are visible in the interior, where Corbels supporting the beams of the floors and ceilings. Still inside the enclosure, there is a large cistern. The Muslim Castle would have been conquered by the King …

Small museum dedicated to the theme of the "Wine of the dead". Were the French invasions that came cause the appearance of this today is a real ex-libris of Boticas. It was during the second French invasion (1808) and in face of the advance of the troops commanded by General Soult, which in its passage all pillaged, pillaged and destroyed, the population of Boticas, to try to defend its heritage, decided to hide by burying, what was more valuable. The wine was buried in the floor of cellars, on clay, under the cask and mills. Later, after the French were …

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 …

Installed in an 18th-century Manor House has been transformed into the Inn in 1974 and, recently, in 4-star hotel, this accommodation unit is divided into three buildings. Saves all the ambiance of a traditional House of quinta do Minho, with dark wooden ceilings and stone walls. The rooms have a lovely view over the gardens and over the hills and valleys of Góios. Some apartments can still the Minho river and its margin. The outdoor pool, inserted in the gardens surrounded by fruit trees, all in stone and was kept in its original style. When they're ripe, lemons, oranges, peaches …

It's located on the hill of São Domingos, in Fontelo. It offers fantastic views of the Douro landscape. It's considered one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire Douro region. From here, you can see the municipalities of Lamego, Tarouca, Resende, Mesão Frio, Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Real, and many others. The spectacle of the farms that frame the Douro River on both sides is extraordinary. Directly in front of us lies the imposing Serra do Marão, which, for those coming from the north coast, is a veritable gateway to the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region. At …

The restaurant degust'ar is inserted into the Hotel M'ar De AR Aqueduto, Evora. Chef António Nobre is known for his humility, wisdom with regard to herbs and passion for gastronomy. In this equation, we arrive at a result unquestioned: a kitchen of exception. The restaurant degust'ar is his home and the place where prepares dishes based on regional products, but that open new horizons in the Alentejo cuisine. The beautiful dining room with vaulted ceilings is elegantly decorated. Spacious tables, beautiful towels, glasses suitable and appropriate service to culinary excellence inspire refinement. Down the Hall is the wine cellar, boasting …

In the beginning of the 20th century, most precisely in 1907, Afredo da Silva buys a plot of ground from the Bensaúde family in the Lezíria, between the North Beach in Barreiro and the Moinhos Beach in Lavradio, and there he builds the C.U.F. factories. It started labouring in the next year with an olive husk transformation unit in order to produce soap, which employed 100 workers. In 1909 appears the first factory of sulphuric acid and super phosphate to produce fertilizers. As the century went on, the industry continued growing and this old village of fishermen and millers, with …