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Statues in Ofir
Prior Nogueira Monument
The Monument to the Prior Nogueira is in the gardens of the Alameda de Fao, from the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. It consists of the bu
Squares in Esposende
Praça Frei Bartolomeu Dos Mártires
This square is just behind the main church Esposende. An Archbishop called Frei Bartolomeu dos Martires in 1560 ecclesiastically s
Historical Monuments in Barcelos
The Padrão de Barcelos
(2)
According to legend, a Galician peasant, who left Barcelos for Santiago de Compostela, was accused of stealing from a landowner an
Churches in Ofir
Parish Church of Fão
(1)
Fao is a parish of Esposende and has its very own church, constructed between the 17th and 19th centuries. The inside has 3 naves
Squares in Porto
Liberty Square
Freedom Square connects ancient and modern Porto. In the center of the square is the equestrian statue of King Pedro IV, a bronze
Squares in Miranda do Douro
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Cathedrals in Miranda do Douro
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Historical Monuments in Vila do Conde
Vila do Conde Aqueduct
(3)
It's uncommon to find a modern aqueduct, they are usually associated with the Romans, but the Vila do Conde aqueduct began constru
Churches in Vila do Conde
(2)
Squares in Lamego
Largo da Sé
Largo da Sé is the square with the main facade of the Cathedral, where you enter into the temple. It's a not very large square, su
Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality
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Churches in Braga
Churches in Braga
Bom Jesus Chapel
One of the things that struck me when I visited the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus is that Christ, whom the temple is dedicated to, isn't
Churches in Braga
Altar Chapel of the Relics
(2)
This chapel is on the right aisle of the sanctuary of Bom Jesus and it's impressive. Precisely so named because it's made by a cab
Churches in Braga
Descindimento Chapel
At the foot of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, in the Terreiro de Moisés, is another chapel that's part of the Cross of Mount Espinho.
Churches in Braga
Last Dinner Chapel
This is one of the small chapels that make up the Cross of Mount Espinho. It's at the bottom, at the beginning of the monumental s
Churches in Braga
Agony Chapel
In front of the Chapel of the Last Supper is the Agony Chapel whose interior carvings depict Christ praying with his arms raised a
Churches in Braga
Chapel of Betrayal
Another small chapel that makes up the Ordeal of Mount Espinho is the Chapel of Betrayal. It's the 3rd on the path of ascent to th