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Jardim do Paço
- country
- leisure
Rua Bartolomeu da Costa, 5
6000-773, Castelo Branco
Classified as a national monument, it is one of the ex-libris of the city and one of the most original examples of the Baroque style in Portugal, having been built at the behest of D. João de Mendonça, Bishop of Guarda, around 1720. It features five lakes on the main slope, where the water features stand out, while the intermediate one has the Lago das Coroas and the Stairs of the Apostles and Kings, where all the Portuguese monarchs are represented. On the upper deck is the Staircase of Moses.
Convento da Madre de Deus da Verderena
- heritage
Rua do Convento
2830-072, Barreiro
The construction of this convent started in the 15th century and was founded by Dona Francisca de Azambuja, a descendant of one of the most ilustrious families in Barreiro. Its architecture is simple and austere. It went through several works, namely at the beginning of the 18th century. When the religious orders were extinguished it became a farm for the summer vacations. In 1995, the building, that belonged to the town hall, as recovered and restored. It currently has an auditorium, a section of the municipal library, a bar and a centre of temporary exhibitions.
Castelo da Guarda / Torre de Menagem
- heritage
Rua Dona Maria Luísa Godinho
6300-758, Guarda
At the highest point of the city, at 1056 meters of altitude, is the Castelo da Guarda, better known as Torre de Menagem. The town was inhabited by order of Dom Sancho I, who granted it a charter and privileges in 1199, and transferred the seat of the diocese to here. This first charter was confirmed by the same king in 1217, 1229 and, later, in 1254, by Dom Afonso III. In 1510, Dom Manuel granted it a new charter and granted his son, Dom Fernando, the title of Duke of Guarda.
Flow Restaurant & Bar
- food & drink
Rua da Conceição, 63
4050-215, Porto
O restaurante Flow, localizado no centro do Porto, junta os sabores das cozinhas mediterrânica e japonesa, num só espaço. O edificio, já por si emblemático, é um espaço irreverente, onde a modernidade e a tradição do Médio Oriente se cruzam. Acumulando valência de bar e aproveitando ainda o terraço, apresenta diferentes conceitos, resultando numa experiência mais eclética.
Café dos Caçadores
- food & drink
Rua Primeiro de Maio, 21
8375-129, São Bartolomeu de Messines
Restaurant Café of the hunters, in São Bartolomeu de Messines, is a small house and very familiar, which boasts immodestly titled the King of snack. In fact, they, snacks, and, after looking at the menu, you can always ask for "fried carminhos". Cockles, barnacles, eels, cuttlefish and calamari are on offer in this House, with snacks, served in pires to cost € 5. The House, obviously, also offers hunting in a timely manner. As can be read on the façade: "Bring the plafon we have material"
Armada
- food & drink
Rua Carvalho Araújo - Royal Savoy Madeira
9000-022, Funchal
O restaurante Armada integra o luxuoso hotel de 5 estrelas, Royal Savoy Madeira. Com uma localização esplêndida, virado para o mar e rodeado por vegetação subtropical, este espaço prima pelo requinte. Serve um menu à la Carte mas também tem serviço buffet. É obrigatório reservar a refeição antecipadamente e requer indumentária sofisticada: camisa e calças compridas.
Mercatto
- food & drink
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, 12 - Penha Longa Resort
2714-511, Sintra
Il Mercato, located at Penha Longa Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Sintra &, is an Italian restaurant ideal for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Combines a sophisticated atmosphere with spectacular views of the hills of the Serra de Sintra wavy. With the best of Italian cuisine, this restaurant offers a wide variety of pastas, pizzas and risottos as well as meat and fish dishes. Mercato means "market" which is where you will find the freshest foods that they conquer us by its simplicity and quality.
Líquen
- food & drink
Estrada Regional do Sul - Lagoa de São Miguel
9675-090, Povoação
Na ilha de São Miguel encontramos este espaço, liderado pelo mediático Ljubomir Stanisic e em parceria com o Furnas Lake Forest Living. Espaço pontuado por decorações naturais e forrado a líquen, onde a cozinha arrojada se funde com produtos e técnicas locais, influenciadas também pelo verde envolvente. Qualquer visita ao Líquen rapidamente se torna numa experiência única.
Santuário Nacional de Cristo Rei
- heritage
Avenida Cristo Rei
2800-058, Almada
With open arms 133 meters above the level of the Tagus River, the Sanctuary of Cristo Rei offers a privileged view over the municipalities of Lisbon and Almada. And, on sunny days, the gaze can even reach part of Sintra and Sesimbra. Opened in 1959, it was inspired by Christ the Redeemer, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The monument was built on the promise made by the Bishops of Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the hope of keeping the country away from the Second World War.
Solar dos Teixeiras / Fundação Os Nossos Livros
- heritage
Rua Trindade Coelho, 32
5300-061, Bragança
This property of noble architectural design from the 17th century has a "mezzanine" on the upper floor of the facade that faces the street. The openings on the main floor have aprons, where treated volumes in the shape of diamond points were carved. The building was acquired and remodeled by the Bragança City Council in the 90s of the 20th century, currently housing the Library Dr. Águedo de Oliveira/Fundação "Os Nosso Livros", whose collection is considered one of the most valuable in the north of the country.