A village of moorish origins (who gave it its name), Messejana includes the Delbas village, the Foros of Escanchados and the Foros of Vale de Água. Its architectural heritage is clearly of the Alentejo region. The pillory (classed as a Public Interest Construction), the mother church, the church of Our Lady of Assunção, the castle's ruins (conquered to the moors by Dom Sancho II) and the Convent of Saint Francisco stand out. The local gastronomy includes the açorda à alentejana and the migas, while trhe craftswork is mostly composed of embroideries. Messajana is also famed as a touristic hunting area …

The project Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, designed by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, consists of 750 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibition area, coffee shop, bookstore and an auditorium with seating for 195 seats. The Museum brings together 121 works, including 16 paintings of the author, provided for a period of ten years, and also some pieces of art from her husband Victor Willing (artist and art critic). In addition to drawings, engravings and lithographs is still possible to admire the beauty of the tapestry piece "battle of Alcácer-Quibir", acquired in 2008 by the municipality through an application at …

The House-Museum of Leal da Câmara is installed in residences where Master Leal da Câmara lived from 1930 until his death in 1948. The building that once belonged to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquis of Pombal, worked as a field Hospital of the Portuguese troops during the French invasions, in the 19th century. In 1965 was incorporated in the Municipal Chamber of Sintra, upon the death of the donor and the master's widow. Since 2003 the House functions as a space where we display the hooptie collections of the artist (painting, drawing, caricature, furniture, textiles, ceramics, photo and …

Imposing, high on the mountain, the 1200 meters of altitude, in a unique recovery by the hand of the Architect Souto Moura, reborn a wonderful Pousada de Portugal. The iconic building of Penhas da Saúde returns with all the sophistication and splendor of other times. With opening the April 1, 2014, Pousada da Serra da Estrela has 92 rooms (including two with spa concept), spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms and restaurant. Everything has been studied to the smallest detail so that the new project would save the original building built in the early 20th century.

In the historic center and just steps from the emblematic place de la République, is the pension Restaurant "orange tree"-an old building with restaurant 1 referenced traditional cuisine, 7 themed rooms and 5 apartments (still in draft).Being the city's oldest establishment, the Family Tree-already in 3rd generation-decided to freshen up the image of the old Pension telling stories about his family, depicting costumes and remembering traditions of Viana. Thus, the rooms were baptized with names like rugs, Filigree, Vinho verde, Eiffel and Santa Luzia, among others.

This former family home, located in the Douro valley, in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, has been restored, providing its guests with the opportunity to discover a farm dedicated to the creation of products as distinct as Port wines and DOC Douro wines. Belonging to the Sogevinus group, it is an oasis for wine tourism enthusiasts, as it is part of Quinta de S. Luiz, comprising 125 hectares, 90 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The rooms offer magnificent views over the Douro River, some with a terrace, others with a balcony, and the decor tells the …

Between the valleys of the Minho and Lima rivers, already near the shore, we may view the imposing Arga Mountain. From its approximate altitude of 800 metres, the views are magnificent: the Atlantic Ocean, blue in the background, together with the green fields. The Coura river flows to the Minho river just before it gets to the sea, in Caminha. The Camaredo Pine Woods stretch the landscape to Moledo do Minho. A special note to Vilar de Mouros, on the northwest side of the mountain and the Spanish locations of La Guardia and the Santa Tecla Hill as well. The …

Located on a limestone elevation, this castle has a keep dating from the time of Dom Dinis, which stands out for its volume. It was after the reconquest from the Moors that King Dinis had the castle completely remodeled, which had housed the Moors for 400 years. Later, King João I ordered the fortress to be expanded, but the War of Succession and the 1755 earthquake contributed to its state of ruin. On the southeast side there is an elbow-shaped entrance portal and a vaulted tunnel. Next to the castle there are ruins of the Convent of the Dominican Nuns …

Enjoying an excellent state of preservation, the Castro de Romariz is a fortified settlement dating from the 5th century BC, with occupation levels extending to the 1st century AD, and is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Entre Douro e Vouga region. It was identified in the mid-19th century with the discovery of a monetary treasure: the Romariz treasure. After a long period of abandonment, a new phase of systematic archaeological work began in 1980, studying the origins and evolution of the hillfort, identifying the various phases of proto-historic and Roman occupation. It is necessary to …

The Aveiro’s Port Authority building is an Art Nouveau fine exemplar. This building, whose first floor was raised in 1830 over the arcades of a mill, is one of the most emblematic of the city and stands up for its superior architectonic quality. In the late XIX a second floor was built to shelter the Escola de Desenho Industrial that worked here until 1918. At this same year it was sold to a particular and that’s when the lateral azulejos panel was placed. Afew years later, in 1925, the building was sold again, this time to the Admiralty. Already in …