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Convento de Santa Clara
- heritage
Largo Cónego José Maria Gomes
4804-534, Guimarães
Founded in the 16th century by Baltasar de Andrade, this was one of the richest convents in the city. The convent of Santa Clara stands out thanks to its symmetric facade, divided in three and the portico has an image of the Patron Saint. It has a spacious courtyard and an impressive two-storey cloister. Currently, the City Hall is here and a part of the building houses the Municipal Archive.
Convento de Santo António
- heritage
Praça Coronel António Maria Baptista
2530-125, Lourinhã
Classification as National Monument encompasses the former convent of Santo António da Lourinhã, including the Church of Saint Anthony, also known as Igreja do Convento de Santo António da Lourinhã and Church of our Lady of the Annunciation. Monument of Mannerist style, Baroque, Rococo and neoclassic. Mostly, the decoration shows Baroque inspiration, excepting the altarpieces that are neoclassicals.
Capela de São Francisco
- heritage
Largo de São Francisco
4590, Freamunde
This set includes the chapel, a fence and the house Hospício de Freamunde. A building of the 1800s, charcateristic of the great religious groups of the epoch. The chapel is triangular and so is the high altar that has carvings and has two niches that side a painting. The set is baroque but the carvings have neoclassic features. The main façade as a straight door. The chapel, the "Hospício" and the fence are triangular. It was built in 1737.
Castro de Moldes
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Castro de Moldes
4935-577, Viana do Castelo
It is a large fortified town dating from the iron age\/Roman times with occupation in the middle ages. The houses feature a round plant, some with separate foyer and lajeadas streets. There are five lines of ramparts, reinforced by the rising side by turrets arranged in accordance with the terrain or accidents where the need for defence to that required. It is also known as Monte do Castelo de Neiva.
Castelo de Borba
- heritage
Avenida do Povo, 21-23
7150-103, Borba
Castle made of stone masonry and a thick wall, with a wide walkway running along the entire wall. The Porta do Celeiro stands out, flanked by a single turret, the Porta de Estremoz, leading to the large Alentejo square, flanked by its two towers. Still worthy of attention is the Keep, reinforced with marble masonry on the corners, square and squat, completely solid.
Igreja Rainha Santa Isabel
- heritage
Alto de Santa Clara
3040-270, Coimbra
The Fellowship of Queen Santa Isabel is in charge of the Church of Queen Santa Isabel do Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova. Their primary concern is to ensure the Church of Queen Santa Isabel and adjacent spaces that belong to and promote the cult of Queen Santa Isabel. In the altarpiece of the chancel of the Church is the silver and Crystal URN, where is venerated the body of Queen Santa Isabel.
Igreja da Sé Velha / Túmulo de Dom Sesnando
- heritage
Largo da Sé Velha
3000-383, Coimbra
Fortress Church, whose plant was influenced by the churches of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The construction of the current Temple was begun in 1162, after the destruction of the former, in 1117, by Muslim attacks the city. In the 16th century, the Church was coated with Spanish-Moorish tiles. Having undergone several renovations throughout the centuries, Romanesque architecture features Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, Mannerist and.
Estátua de Silvia Cardoso
- heritage
Praça Doutor Luís
4590, Paços de Ferreira
Dna Silvia Cardoso was born in Paços de Ferreira, in the Casa da Torre (Tower House), in 1882, and passed away in the same house in 1950. The canonization process began in 1984 and she was declared a Servant of God. The statue was ianugurated on August 23, 1953, by the Cardinal Cerejeira and by the Bishop of Oporto Dom António Ferreira Gomes. The event was broadcasted to the entire country.
Casa dos Torricados
- food & drink
Rua Doutor Jaime Figueiredo, 25
2005-139, Santarém
In the restaurante Casa dos Torricados, in Póvoa de santarém, the recipe is simple: a slice of toasted bread joins some olive oil and rub with a piece of garlic. Then, to top it off, put shredded cod, or accompanies with sardines and even meat. Is made a torricado, the main course of this House. On the menu there are other options, low cost, always around flavors and traditional recipes.
BLU
- food & drink
Avenida da Liberdade, 243
1250-143, Lisboa
The restaurant\/bar BLU, inserted at the Hotel Marques de Pombal, is open every day from 10:30 to 12:30 am. With a glance at the Avenida da Liberdade, the restaurant features a fixed letter, where you can find a good variety of fish, meats, pastas, salads and desserts, plus a specialty of the head which varies daily.