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Igreja do Santíssimo Sacramento
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Calçada do Sacramento, 11
1200-393, Lisboa
The first church, under the invocation of the Blessed Sacrament, located near the Carmo Convent, was finished in 1685. In 1755, the earthquake destroyed this first construction and, on the second half of the XVIII century the present church is built, at the Calçada do Sacramento.
Obelisco dos Restauradores
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Praça dos Restauradores
1100, Lisboa
Located at the Praça dos Restauradores, it was built in 1886, pay homage to those who died during the Restauração War. The Bronze figures on the pedestal symbolize the victory and the liberty. The names and dates on the lateral part of the obelisk refer to the battles.
Muralhas do Forte de Vila Franca do Campo
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Rua do Baixio
9680-138, Vila Franca do Campo
The walls of the old Tagarete pier fort, which served as protection against corsair attacks in the 17th and 18th centuries, still remain present today, separating the fishing port from the marina of Vila Franca do Campo.
Praça do Giraldo
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Praça do Giraldo
7000-508, Évora
The center of the city of Évora. Highlighting the typical neoclassical and romantic façades, dominated the wrought-iron balconies. There is the fountain of Praça do Giraldo, work of architect Afonso Álvares, built in 1571, in white marble, crowned by a bronze Crown.
Paços do Concelho de Angra do Heroísmo
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Ladeira de São Francisco, 2
9700-103, Angra do Heroísmo
Imposing 19TH-century building located in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, on the site of the old houses of the 17th century Chamber. Featured for the first monarchic flag of blue and white, embroidered by Queen Dona Maria II of Portugal.
Forte de São Francisco Xavier / Castelo do Queijo
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Praça Gonçalves Zarco, 20
4100-274, Porto
Built in 1662, in a place called “do Queijo”, to protect the city from the Spanish Fleet. Surrounded by a moat, it presents watch-boxes at the corners. Inside it is the governor’s residence at the time and a chapel. Nowadays it is the stage for many temporary exhibitions.
Tulha dos Cabrais / Ecomuseu do Zêzere
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Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral, 68
6250-088, Belmonte
This building is dated from the XVIII century and originally it served as a store for the family Cabral laces. In 1997 the building was recovered and adapted bearing in mind that it would be the home form the Ecomuseum do Zêzere which was officially opened in 2000.
Gruta do Natal
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EM502
9760, Praia da Vitória
Large geological formation with branches in different tunnels, formed by lava that flowed in different directions. It is located within the Serra de Santa Bárbara and Mistérios Negros Natural Forest Reserve, largely beneath Lagoa do Negro.
Praia da Cordoama
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Praia da Cordoama
8650, Vila Do Bispo
When the tide is low, it is possible to gain access to praia do Castelejo. Is usually frequented by young lovers of surfing that justifies the existence of a "Surf Center" and a surf school. Given the characteristics of the waves should be attention to sharp rocks.
Cruzeiro de Campanhó / Cruzeiro do Senhor dos Aflitos
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Rua do Cruzeiro
4880, Mondim de Basto
Cruzeiro de encruzilhada com base monolítica em tronco de pirâmide, fuste monolítico com chanfro. Encimado por cruz latina de secção quadrangular com representação do Senhor na cruz.