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Miradouro da Torre Vasco da Gama / Vasco da Gama Tower Babylon 360º
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- leisure
Parque das Nações
1800, Lisboa
Construída sobre a margem do rio Tejo, a Torre Vasco da Gama possui um terraço panorâmico a 145 metros que proporciona uma bela vista sobre a cidade de Lisboa, o Parque das Nações, a Ponte Vasco da Gama e o rio Tejo. Para ali chegar terá que subir num elevador panorâmico. Reabriu em 2023 com um jardim vertical natural e um bar com cocktails.
Cadeia e Tribunal da Relação do Porto / Centro Português de Fotografia
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Largo Amor de Perdição
4050-008, Porto
Contemporaneous of the emblematic and neighbour Clérigos Tower, this building of the XVIII century was, for many years, a prison. On its dungeons were men like the Duque da Terceira (a noble), Zé do Telhado (the portuguese version of Robin wood) e Camilo Castelo Branco (XIX century writer), who wrote there one of the most famous romances, “Amor de Perdição”. The main façade divides in three floors, having a central body slightly salient, on which the entrance portal is.
Vistas da Serra Amarela - Antenas do Lindoso
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- leisure
Castelo
4980, Ponte Da Barca
As one follows the Lima river and heads to its spring to the east, which is the say the border with Spain, is impressed by the contrast in the landscape: from the green fields of Ponte de Lima to the rough "watercolour" of Lindoso. Nonetheless, the most impressive feature is the fabulous views one has from the Serra Amarela (Yellow Hill). From there, one views the biggest reservoir in the Iberian Peninsula (the Lindoso Reservoir) and a wide part of the Lima valley. The most daring may try and ascen to the antenae.
Casa do Seminário de Gralhas
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Rua Central, 51
5470-160, Montalegre
Granite Manor House located in the village of Rooks, at the foot of the Serra do Larouco. Dating from the 18TH century, more precisely of 1780, this House once belonged and hosted illustrious Barrosões, as the Priest João Álvares de Moura. Later it was transformed into agricultural House and, in 2002, it was classified as Municipal interest Property. He currently works as a unit of Rural tourism, with three double rooms and three suites, library, patio, Garden, Boardwalk, threshing floor, meeting room and an interesting Sundial in granite.
Capela de Santo António do Telheiro
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Largo de Santo António do Telheiro
4465, São Mamede de Infesta
A neoclassicist chapel, dating back to the 18th century, with a longitudinal plan and the interior decorated with neoclassicist retables. In 1956 the main façade was covered by white and blue tiles. On the left side we can see Saint Anthony and read and inscription that says: "Fábrica do Carvalhinho" (Carvalhinho Factory) and below "Capela de Santo António do Telheiro" (Chapel of Saint Anthony of Telheiro). On the right side we can see an image of Our Lady of Fátima and an inscription that reads: "Restored in the year 1956".
Castro de Valongo
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Ladrugães
5470-392, Reigoso
Small town located on the right bank of the ribeira de Valongo, which serves as a natural landmark to delimit the parishes of Reigoso and the Village bridge. The most obvious vestiges are the system of fortifications, comprising a moat and three lines of walls. The first line of wall encircles the upper stronghold, causing a broad platform where if there are some remains of buildings. The second, near the previous one, is well visible and enhanced by a third, in half-moon. West defense is complemented by a wide and deep moat excavated in outcrop.
Centro Histórico de Tomar
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Rua Pé da Costa de Baixo
2300, Tomar
City closely linked to the Templars and the Order of Christ. When they arrived to Portugal, they spread castles across different domains, but Tomar was the center of the territory. After the castle, they built the "Charola" of Convento de Cristo, considered the most beautiful and well-preserved religious building of the Templars in Europe. Bathed by the River Nabão, Tomar has one of the historic centers in Portugal with the highest number of monuments, with emphasis on the churches of São João Baptista and Santa Maria dos Olivais and the Old Synagogue.
Castelo de Palmela
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Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e Espada
2950-317, Palmela
The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century keep, the ruins of the church of Santa Maria, the parade ground and several portals. There is also the Castle Nucleus, one of the museum spaces of the Palmela Municipal Museum.
Igreja Matriz de Vilar Formoso
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Largo da Igreja
6355-264, Vilar Formoso
It is assumed that this church was built in the 13th century or 14TH CENTURY, by the Templars. Inserted in the center of the first urban core of this parish, the Igreja Matriz de Vilar Formoso retains elements of its original building. It consists of nave, chancel, vestry and Chapel located near. The chancel has Mudejar ceiling of "alfarge" style, painted; the main altarpiece is in gilt and Mannerist structure, although, in the attic, to be visible to transition to the national style, dressing room and painted side panels. The font is the primitive.
Fiado
- food & drink
Rua do Espírito Santo, 5
6185-114, Janeiro de Cima
Restaurant open within the framework of revitalisation of villages of shale, Spun has already become a reference in the municipality of Fundão. It is possible to experience a diverse cuisine, but the dishes of excellence of the House are the goat in a wood-fired oven and maranhos January stylish Top, both for hire. In pleasant surroundings and relaxed atmosphere, you can still try out lamb and lamb stews, rabbit sets de Bogas, chanfana of boar, cod with corn bread, Octopus and Grilled trout mill owner.