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Forte de Santa Catarina

  • heritage

Avenida de Espanha
3080-271, Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Historical reference and emblematic element of the city, it was built at the end of the 16th century as part of the defense system of the Mondego mouth. It has a triangular structure, a half bastion and two irregular bastions. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina de Ribamar, and a lighthouse. Currently, within its walls, there is also a tapas and cocktail restaurant.

Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina

  • heritage

Rua 25 de Abril
9850-022, Calheta

Calheta de São Jorge

The original church, likely founded in the 16th century, was destroyed by fire in 1639. Years later, in the 17th century, a new church was built in a location less exposed to the force of the sea. In 1757, it suffered significant damage from the "Mandado de Deus" earthquake, in 1945 from a major tidal surge, and in 1980, from another earthquake.

Edifício da Câmara Municipal da Póvoa de Varzim

  • heritage

Praça do Almada, 16
4490-438, Póvoa de Varzim

Póvoa de Varzim

Building dating from the 18th century, the present main ground floor facade arches of Ashlar and, upstairs, tile flooring in the 19th century. At the top, are the Royal Arms and the middle of the building, rises the clock tower. This construction marks the urban reform held by the Corregidor and purveyor of the District of Porto, Francisco de Almada e Mendonça.

Edifício do Café Martinho da Arcada

  • heritage

Praça do Comércio, 3
1100-148, Lisboa

Lisboa

After the earthquake, the Marquês de Pombal promoted the opening of taverns, being the Martinho da Arcada the oldest (1782). Located in one of the arcades of the Comércio Square, the interior of the café gives a close image to what might have been the outline of the establishments of that period. Nowadays, there are poetry and musical events in the café that was Fernando Pessoa’s favourite.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação

  • heritage

Largo Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
7940-452, Vila Ruiva

Cuba

A Manueline temple whose interior is notable for its frescoes, of popular style and from various periods (from the 16th to the 18th centuries). The coats of arms of Dom Rodrigo de Melo, the 1st Count of Tentúgal, and the Marquis of Ferreira are still preserved in the vaults of the nave and the chancel. Also, noteworthy is the painted image of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Palácio dos Aciprestes

  • heritage

Avenida Tomás Ribeiro, 18
2795-113, Linda-a-Velha

Oeiras

Property formerly known as Great Couple, just passing the current description in the 18th century. Suffered damage with the earthquake of 1755 and later recovered. Emphasis on the walls that surround the Palace, lined the tiles dating from the 18th century. Currently, works here the Marques de Pombal Foundation and, in their gardens, there are occasionally some concerts and exhibitions.

Igreja Paroquial de São Brás

  • heritage

Rua de São Brás
7240-012, Granja

Mourão

The originally built Gothic temple dates back to the 16th century. In the 16th century, construction of the current temple began by Sir Teotónio de Bragança. It underwent several modifications over the centuries, with the last restoration being carried out in the 60s of the 20th century. A highlight is the large dimensions of the temple, out of step with the scale of the village.

Povoado de Outeiro de Paradela

  • heritage

Sirvozelo
5470-334, Outeiro

Montalegre

Likely settlement dating back to the Bronze age or the iron age, with wide visibility and easy defense. It is located down upon the albufeira de Paradela and northwest side of the village of Sirvozelo. In the North and East wide platforms are identified, where there seem to be traces of structures. Potsherds have been found prehistoric, tastefully unrefined, incisa.

Parque de Campismo Baía Azul

  • hotels

Avenida Marginal
2460-096, São Martinho do Porto

Alcobaça

Framed in the magnificent and unique surrounding landscape of the Bay of São Martinho do Porto, in this park you can enjoy the beautiful local beaches. Of particular interest also reveals the medieval town of Óbidos, the spa town of Caldas da Rainha, the monastery of Alcobaça and the battle or even the caves de Mira d'Aire and the sanctuary of Fátima.

Yoso

  • food & drink

Rampa das Necessidades, 6
1350-188, Lisboa

Lisboa

O chef Habner e a sua equipa preparam diariamente a melhor matéria-prima que Portugal tem para oferecer, servido de maneira intimista, em estilo omakase. O menu muda diariamente, servido pontualmente às 13h00 e 20h00, contando com uma inspiração Kaiseki – Ryori.

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