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Jardim da Estrela / Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
- country
- leisure
Rua da Estrela
1200, Lisboa
Opened in 1825, it was oredered by the Marquês de Tomar. In the XIX century it was called the Passeio da Estrela. The vegetation is secular with about 800 arboreous species and large variety of flowers. It is a garden of romantic conception and a has a bandstand, an esplanade, a library, a greenhouse, artificial grottos, lakes and picnic area, being one of the most pleasant spaces in the city.
Castelo de Miranda do Douro
- heritage
Largo do Castelo, 2-A
5210-225, Miranda do Douro
Of the original castle, only a portion of the citadel remains, along with some sections of the walls interrupted by turrets, and the Porta da Traição (Traitor's Gate). Several entrances open into the castle's surrounding walls: the Porta da Senhora do Amparo (Lady of Protection), the Porta Falsa (False Gate), and the Postigo. Still standing, but badly damaged, is the keep.
Capela de Fornos
- heritage
Largo do Santo
5180-015, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Baroque Temple of rectangular plan consists of a nave, a sacristy and a chancel. The classification of Property of public interest refers only to the high altar of gilded 17TH century. This presents a succession of six archivolts decorated with vegetal elements, mascarões, "putti" and elements of the passion of Christ, interrupted by lightning. The Center, a dressing room opened, with coffered ceiling, and a staggered Tribune.
Capela de Santo Cristo
- heritage
Largo da Igreja
6370-382, Fornos de Algodres
Medieval chapel built between the 14th and 15th centuries, which still preserves several medieval elements, such as the round-arched doorway, the ribbed rib vault, the buttresses, and the corbels finishing the capitals. Also, noteworthy are the cannon gargoyles and the 16th-century frieze above the door and cornice, as well as the carved stonework of the openings. It was rebuilt in the 20th century.
Parque Aquático de Amarante
- leisure
Rua do Tâmega, 2245
4600-909, Amarante
Several aquatic amusement park, opened in 1994, only in the North of the country. With a maximum capacity of 1200 people, offering privileged views over the river Tâmega. The amusement equipment available are the following: swimming pool for adults, children's pool, snail, Bobsleigh track, Aqualândia, multiple lanes and fast lanes. There is also a bar, a shop and an infirmary.
WOW - World of Wine
- leisure
Rua do Choupelo, 39
4400-088, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in the old warehouses of Taylor’s cellars, in the historic area of Gaia, WOW - World of Wine is an innovative cultural space that combines the world of wines with the region's history, gastronomy, cork and fashion. In the 55,000-square-meter block, which opened in 2020, there are six themed museums, nine restaurant spaces, a wine school, several shops and exhibition spaces.
Museu de Arte Popular
- heritage
Avenida de Brasília, 202
1400-038, Lisboa
Museum opened in 1948, dedicated to popular arts and traditional workmanship, presenting a set of pieces that were present in the exhibition of Geneva, in 1935. The exhibition is divided by country districts, documenting the large variety existent in the country. The building was initially planed to welcome the Exposição do Mundo Português in 1940 and was later remodelled and adapted to its new functions.
Museu do Pico - Museu dos Baleeiros
- heritage
Rua dos Baleeiros, 13
9930-143, Lajes do Pico
The architectural set of the Whaling Museum is made up of boathouses from the last century, an attached blacksmith's tent and the space where the library and archive are located. Opened in 1988, it aims to preserve the memory of an activity that marked Azorean life - whaling art. It includes exhibits of pieces crafted from ivory teeth and a whaling canoe, used in whale hunting.
Espaço Inovação
- art
Zona Industrial de Troviscal
3770-410, Troviscal
A multipurpose space that hosts a variety of cultural, recreational, and social activities. It's a spacious, modern space with a 164-seat auditorium that can also serve as a conference room; exhibition space, office space, and training rooms, where the Bairrada Commercial and Industrial Association (ACIB) is based. It also has an outdoor area designed for open-air events.
Teatro Ribeiro Conceição
- heritage
Largo de Camões
5100-211, Lamego
This building, dating from the 18th century, has worked as a Hospital and infantry regiment. Only in 1929 is that opened as a theatre, lasting until 1987. After restoration, it reopened in 2007. The room of spectacles, circular in plan, is covered with a dome and the places are distributed by audience, stresses and two levels of staterooms with balconies ornamented. The building is classified as a Building of public interest.