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Jardim da Estrela / Jardim Guerra Junqueiro

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Rua da Estrela
1200, Lisboa

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.

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora de Fátima

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EN504
5120, Tabuaço

Tabuaço

The Nossa Senhora de Fátima Viewpoint is a small garden space with granite benches, some shade trees and a small shrine to the Saint that gives it its name. Close to Valença do Douro, on one of the many curves of the EN504 overlooking the Douro, this viewpoint provides unique views over the terraces of the vineyards and a large expanse of the river's meandering path.

Parque Fonte das Avencas

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Estrada Serra da Mira
2650-114, Amadora

Amadora

This park, located between Serra da Mira and A-da-Beja, in Mina de Água, covers 4.5 hectares. It has trails for walking or mountain biking, garden benches along the entire terrain and a flatter area for picnics, served by piped water tanks. It also has a children's playground. It is possible to practice outdoor sports and recreational activities.

Castelo da Furna

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Rua do Castelo Faião
4930-070, Boivão

Valença

The Château de Fraião constituted a significant example of Romanesque fortress, but not adapted in the Gothic era. Thus, when from the beginning of the 13th century all the regional strategic interest shifted to the line of the river Minho-especially to Valença and Monsoon-was sidelined. Currently, only remains of the Castle a granitic suite, which provides magnificent views of the Minho Valley.

Castelo de Évoramonte

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Rua da Convenção, 6
7100-314, Estremoz

Estremoz

The castle sits atop a steep hill at the western edge of the Ossa mountain range. The original fortification still includes the wall and gates from the reign of King Dinis. Within the walls, the highlight is the Paço de Homnagem (Homage Palace), which, along with the keep, forms a vast, regular quadrilateral. The palace's design is inspired by Italian Renaissance palaces.

Convento de São Francisco / Pousada de Beja

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Largo Dom Nunes Álvares Pereira
7800-018, Beja

Beja

Located outside the city walls, next to the old road that connected Beja to Mértola, it was founded in the 13th century. It underwent profound changes, mainly in the 18th century, which practically gave it its current appearance. The Chapel of the Tombs, the Cistern, the paintings in the Chapter Room, and the Upper Choir are particularly noteworthy. It is currently part of the Pousadas de Portugal network.

Casa de Bento Carqueja

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Rua de Bento Carqueja, 75-85
3720-214, Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis

House where was born Benedict Gorse, one of the most notable sons of the city. Founder of the newspaper "O Comércio do Porto", resided in this town the greater part of her life but maintained a permanent link to Oliveira de Azeméis. Had a key role in stimulating a broad set of activities of cultural, sports, nature tourism and social solidarity.

Casa dos Freires de Andrade

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Rua de Dom Hugo, 15
4050-305, Porto

Porto

The Freires de Andrade house is placed between the end of the XVII century and the beginning of the XVIII century. It has two floors and it possesses the Coat of Arms from different families such as the Coutinhos, Pereiras, Andrades and Banderias. The house garden, Santa Clara wall and further to the south, Serra do Pilar can be seen through the back house.

Capela dos Passos da Paixão de Cristo

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Largo Martins Sarmento, 57
4800-432, Guimarães

Guimarães

This set of steps, or stations of the religious life, were originally seven when they were built in 1727. However, they were later transferred or removed, leaving only five: Step from Largo do Carmo, Rua de Santa Maria step, Step Largo João Franco, Step of the Senhora da Guia and Step the fair field.

Casa Havaneza

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Rua Serpa Pinto, 23
2300-592, Tomar

Tomar

Building with three floors, Art Nouveau style and bourgeois character, with the ground floor destined to trade and the upper floors housing. Has Art Nouveau decorative elements in monochrome tiles (blue and white), depicting the city, representing the Mouchão wheel side and Casa Vieira de Guimarães and a center panel with the representation of the symbol of the order of Christ.

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