The medieval fortress, comprising the castle and the urban enclosure, was built during the reign of King Dinis and completed during the reign of Alfonso IV in 1327. In the 17th century, expansion work was carried out on the fortification surrounding the town up to the current garden boundary. The São Lourenço Fort was built in the 18th century, when the bastioned fortification was extended with the Loureiros Wall. The fortress was remarkably large, surrounding almost the entire town. Located on one of the highest hills in the Serra de São Mamede, it served as a watchtower on one of …

This castro, classified as Property in the public interest, is an old fortified settlement where the walls, with interior access ramps, and remains of circular and rectangular constructions placed uncovered in the course of numerous excavations carried out by Santos Júnior and his team from the 50 years of the 20th century. The testimonies collected materials, pieces of pottery, coins and fibulae, contextualize the occupation of this village in the iron age and during the period of Romanisation. But, according to sources and Andrade (2005), accepting ID that Almeida Fernandes (1968) does a lot with the pagus Beresi ' Suebic …

The House's permanent infrastructure administrator, dedicated to the study and diffusion of the representation of the cultural identity and heritage of Ourém. 1 floor, after a ' warm reception given by administrator Family», we revisit the spaces and environments of Villa Nova de Ourém of 1900, in full height. Succeeds to him a string of international and national determinants episodes for story-driven, and decisive echoes to the local sphere: during the transition from monarchy to the 1st Republic us «summoned ' for the 1st World War, with cross-cutting approaches to rationing environment heavy; the collation between the administrator and the …

The Casa de Abbades is situated in the North of Portugal, in the verde Minho region, at the entrance of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Opened its doors in 1979 and is characterized by the art of hospitality in a quiet family environment away from urban centers. Surrounded by sounds and smells unique, offers an unforgettable stay, ideal for rest with the family. Nearby you can enjoy the best traditional fairs that Minho has to offer as well as easy access to all points of interest in the North of Portugal and Galicia. Divided into three distinct spaces: the home of Manel …

The church remains from the monastic complex, which retains interesting architectural features. On the front, the portal with four archivolts is the primitive one and in the upper area, redone in the 17th century, São Bernardo, the founder of Cistercian, the Lady of the Assunção and São Bento, surmounted by the coat of arms of the Order, keep us company in this place isolated but superb. The head of the temple is divided into quadrangular chapels, revealing the typically Cistercian architecture. The interior, with 3 naves, without a transept, was greatly transformed in the modern era. In the monastic dependencies …

It is considered the most beautiful street in the centre of Porto. It was opened in 1521 by King Dom Manuel I, was then called Rua de Santa Catarina das Flores and was the main road that connected the upper part of the city with the riverside area. Whoever enters this street notices the difference with the other streets. It has a nineteenth-century, bourgeois aspect, surrounded by typical two and three-storey buildings, with characteristic windows and iron balconies. On the ground floor are the shops and on the upper floors the merchants and their families live. It was the street …

Henry Chance Patel, born in São Paulo, and Lina Santos, portuguesa de Trás-os-Montes, decided about 12 years, transforming a small restaurant in the design of their lives. Serving small dishes while still functioned as "Dairy the Calabash". In 2002, the Brazilian inspiration entered on the menu and found the flavor of snacks served, and "the Brazilian Tasquinha" gained fame. Today, generate a new environment while preserving the spirit of the past and intimacy of a Portuguese House. The apartment consists of a space redesigned to restaurant in that each Division has a different decoration. The outdoor terraces are open throughout …

À mesa, o restaurante Casa da Sogra surpreende os clientes com uma cozinha -mediterrânica inspirada na gastronomia tradicional portuguesa, em que, naturalmente, se destaca a influência regional. Os pratos são confeccionados gentilmente com o toque e aroma das ervas aromática, que salientam o aroma e o sabor caseiro, as sobremesas, são variadas de acordo com a estação do ano, aproveitando desta forma as frutas que se vão marcando. A tudo isto se junta serviço eficiente, acolhimento afável num ambiente elegante e caseiro.

This tour recognizes the area exterior to the medieval walls, where initially were established military and religious orders, by the Mondego River. Begin at the Ferreira Borges Street and follow, from the outside, the old city perimeter, the Alta. At the crossroad of the Comércio Square with the Visconde da Luz Street, is the medieval Santiago Church, one of the first edifications in this area, standing out the romanic ornament of the doorways. Continuing ahead you’ll reach the 8 de Maio Square, where the town-hall is. On the right is the Santa Cruz Monastery, an important religious reference in the …

This village is located on the northern slope of the Colcurrinho hill (at an altitude between 400 and 500 metres), with the Alcovo river in the background. It was already inhabited in the pre-roman epoch, as proven by the ruins of a Portuguese-roman castro (a celtic village) nearby. The parish was created in 1543 by the bishop of Coimbra, Dom Jorge de Almeida. The rural granit houses are extremely picturesque. The architctural heritage includes the mother church (18th century), the fountain's crucifix, the sanctuary of Our Lady of Preces (Prayers) - Located on the Colcorrinho Hill, at an altitude of …