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Historical Monuments in Guimarães

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Directly in front of the Church of Our Lady of Oliveira in the Largo da Oliveira, is this memorial to the victory of the Battle of

Palaces in Braga

Raio Palace

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A Baroque building built 1753-1754 by André Soares. In 1863, the street in front was opened to get a better view of the palace. Fr

Of Cultural Interest in Barcelos

Barcelos Rooster

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Barcelos is better-known for its rooster, the symbol and emblem of the city. This popular rooster can be found in every street in

Churches in Porto

Santo Antonio de Los Congregados Church-

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This church is located opposite the station of San Bento. It was built in 1694 on the ruins of an earlier chapel, according to Fat

Squares in Porto

Batalha Square

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The neglect in this square was incredible, like almost everything in Porto to be honest. The surrounding buildings were really old

Historical Monuments in Chaves

Trajan Roman Bridge

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Chaves was occupied since Roman times, and this bridge is one of few things that still remain from those times. It was built in th

Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Praça da República - Square of the Republic

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The Reública Square is the heart of the city. The chafariz fountain is the main sight in the square and around it are some of the

Viewpoints in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Santa Luzia Elevator

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If the view from the Mirador de Santa Luzia is impressive, they are even more so if you climb to the top of the Basilica . This is

Historical Monuments in Ponte de Lima

Roman Bridge of Ponte de Lima

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The bridge is a major monument formed by 16 arches spanning the River Lima. It gives its name to the Portuguese villa. Built in th

Churches in Braga

Hospital e Igreja de San Marcos

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The San Marcos Hospital Church was built in the 18th century. The wings were designed by José Graça Fernandes and the stone work a

Streets in Porto

Do Barredo District

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The old part of the city is a beautiful place, get lost in its narrow streets and enjoy the atmosphere. The beautiful homes are we

Wineries in Porto

Croft Port Wine Caves

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We visited the Croft Caves and assume that the other wineries are similar. It was an interesting visit, as well as the visit itsel

Churches in Vila Real

Cathedral of Vila Real - São Domingos Church

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The old church of Santo Domingo is now the Se Cathedral in the Portuguese town of Vila Real. It's located in the city centre in th

Streets in Póvoa de Varzim

Passeio Alegre

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The long Passeio Alegre is the most atmospheric place that can be found in Póvoa. Here you will find the Grand Hotel, the Mercure

Of Touristic Interest in Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta (Arribes del Duero)

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In this area the summer heat can be asphyxiating and there's nothing better than a dip in the river Duero. Down a winding road wit

Of Touristic Interest in Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia Boardwalk (Avenida Beira-Mar)

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This walk along the coast to Vila Nova de Gaia is a promenade that runs along about 18 miles of beaches in this city. Specifically

Villages in Santa Maria da Feira

Santa María da Feira

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Santa Maria da Feira is a beautiful Portuguese town, about 30 kilometers from Porto. We were staying in Porto but one day we decid

Churches in Porto

Igreja de São Nicolau

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This church is located directly across from the Church of San Francisco and basically right next door to the iconic Stock Exchange

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