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Results for Vila Praia de Âncora in Portugal
Loriga
- country
- heritage
Loriga
6271-906, Seia
Located at an altitude of 770 metres, on the southeast foothills of the Estrela Mountain, the small town of Loriga was, until 1855, the siege of the parish, with a town hall, a prison and a pillory. Its name comes from an armour. The valley is quite rich in historical vestiges (the romans, the sueves, the visigoths and the moors were there) and several archaeological vestiges remain: a man shaped grave, a roman bridge, a well preserved part of a roman road and a medieval balcony. Loriga is the main town in a lovely valley that was originated by a …
Convento de Cristo
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Igreja do Castelo Templário
2300-497, Tomar
It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Bioria - Percurso de Salreu
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Antigo Porto do Salreu
3865, Salreu
Bioria, part of the Ria de Aveiro, is an area with a huge diversity of habitats that host a varied fauna and flora community. To protect this Natural Heritage, trails are being implemented along the seashores and the Salreu Tidal Creeks. The first is the Salreu Route, where you can admire the marshes and cultivated land, such as rice fields. The route is 8.5 km long and can be visited on foot or by bicycle, following the information signs.
Marina de Lagos
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Marina de Lagos
8600-315, Lagos
A place of particular beauty and unusual entertainment in the hottest months of the year. The Marina de Lagos is divided into three areas: the marina, the residential area and the commercial area. Walk along the sidewalk, in Portuguese pavement, that borders the marina and let yourself be enveloped by the pleasant atmosphere of the place. Enjoy the green spaces and the sports and leisure facilities that exist here. At the end of the day, regain strength in one of the restaurants located in the area.
Termas de São Pedro do Sul
- beach
- leisure
Praça Doutor António José de Almeida
3660-692, Várzea
Termas framed against a backdrop of great natural beauty, in addition to its historic surroundings. Dating back to Roman times, these spas are laden with history. For example, in 1169, Afonso Henriques was looking for the old caldas de Lafões relief for their suffering. Over the centuries other important characters appealed to spas, to the last Queen, Dona Amélia. Here these are rheumatic diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal diseases and blood diseases.
Embaixada Café
- food & drink
Praça Carlos Alberto, 121
4050-159, Porto
Pequeno e acolhedor café bar com esplanada, ambiente eclético e acolhedor, perfeito para uma pausa a meio do dia ou um copo com os amigos à noite. Aqui poderá ainda ouvir música ao vivo e apreciar exposições artísticas variadas. Está localizado na loja de equipamento fotográfico Embaixada do Porto.
Rampinha
- beach
- food & drink
Rua Formosa, 37
4990-117, Ponte de Lima
Located in one of the most famous streets of town, in the heart of the Historic Center of Ponte de Lima, this brewery with a relaxed atmosphere has its own personality due to the collection of international and national icons that occupy the space, such as Che Guevara or the Portuguese musician Zeca Afonso. On party nights, the entire street becomes a kind of open-air disco, where bars serve drinks and music comes from everywhere.
Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort
- leisure
Cabeço da Serra
2510-665, Óbidos
Championship Golf course of 18 holes, with 6 holes overlooking the lagoa de Óbidos and 12 holes with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The route, with 6695 metres (measured from the tees more indented), is a challenge for golfers of all levels. A true masterpiece of Severiano Ballesteros. The Club house offers varied cuisine in the Restaurant Bar & The Legend, two bars, a reception, a golf shop and an area for collecting material.
Museu Arqueológico Municipal José Monteiro
- heritage
Rua do Serrão, 15
6230-418, Fundão
Originating in the nucleus founded in 1942 by the Fundão native who gives it its name, the José Monteiro Municipal Archaeological Museum, opened in 2007, is located in the former Solar Taborda Falcão de Elvas, and has a permanent exhibition room with several pieces tfrom prehistory to the end of the Roman period, a space for temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, a conservation and restoration laboratory, a library specializing in History and Archeology, an Internet space and a bar.
Núcleo Museológico da Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena
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Largo da Madalena
7450-109, Monforte
In this Museum are exposed various materials from the municipality of Monforte, mostly Roman, collected during the excavations in the Roman villa of Torre de Palma. All objects found are grouped by categories like "Roman Necropolis", "Roman coins", "Agriculture and construction Material," "costume" and "weaving and kitchen and table". Highlight is some stucco paintings (on the site of the altar mor), and some carved granite columns. Are classified as Property in the public interest.