Historic Centre of Pinhel (*) - Why the Portuguese did not know you exist?

In late spring of 2002 and visited the historic city of Pinhel isolated and were amazed by its beauty. Quickly understand the importance of this small town serene and abandoned their bad luck and we knew it would be our home for a year. A little history of Pinhel The town had five charters, the first in 1179 for D. Afonso Henrique, and the last in 1510 at the behest of King Manuel I. Pinhel is located on the left bank of the river, though this is (Read Full Article)

The five tourist wonders of the county of Adams, now the people are calm, his blood once defended Portugal

Sightseeing in the county of Adams is to visit their three historic villages, is to make a thermal cure is to give a saltito the other side of the border to visit the Fort Real de la Concepcion or engravings of Siega Verde recently classified by Unesco and very particularly walk the fabulous Plaza strong de Almeida, who decisively helped us to maintain our independence. And soul to Almeida friends! 5 Notable Places in the municipality of Almeida 1 - Fortress (Read Full Article)

Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley (Vila Nova de Foz Coa) (Part 2) (*****)

The age of the earliest depictions of the Archaeological Park of the Coa To determine the age of the engravings, and belonging to the Paleolithic, appealed to the stylistic dating, which makes comparing techniques, traits and motives coeval with paintings executed with multiple pigments in caves and shelters, which were dated. Also paleofaunística gave a help: it is known that some species represented, among horses, aurochs, and deer giant bog, disappeared from (Read Full Article)

Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley (Vila Nova de Foz Coa) (Part 1) (*****)

The river Coa River carved a landscape of rare natural beauty, strong and vigorous. The remote location and climate of the region, rough and dry, saved the valley from the ravages of man and erosion and retains a true cultural landscape, dotted with archaeological remains along 17 km from its mouth, until Cidadelhe (** *), Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley is a sanctuary of rock art left by Paleolithic men so acquired status (Read Full Article)

The "rentrée" in Cape Espichel (Sesimbra) (**)

And we also try to be there on September 10, because really the Cape Espichel Sesimbra is a magnificent space. Old promontory barbaric, terminal Arrábida mountains, was probably attracted to religious worship ancestors and is still true target of tourist pilgrimages, unfortunately the central government has this sloppy ex-libris of our heritage. Here is the remarkable article by Maria Lourdes Valle published in the Daily News. "I do not understand this (Read Full Article)

Church of Mercy of Tavira (*)-Did you know ... do not just exist in the Algarve beaches?

The church of Mercy of Tavira is one of the most beautiful churches in the Algarve and one of its finest examples of Renaissance. It was built between 1541 and 1551, authored by Andrew Pilarte architect and sculptor, who lives in Tavira, who also participated in the construction of the Jeronimos Monastery (*****). Makes this text to comment on the 14 works of mercy (seven spiritual and seven corporal) exposed in this temple, in good panels of figurative tiles, blue and white of the century (Read Full Article)

27 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the world

After the election of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, regarding the built heritage, in 2009 the initiative was made, very worthwhile to draw attention to the brand that Portugal has left the world in the Wonders of Portuguese Origin, more precisely in 16 countries around the world are divided across Asia, Africa and America. Of the 27 sites were chosen the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin. Today is to make the contest of the "Seven Wonders (Read Full Article)

Cryptoporticus Roman Aeminium (**) at the Museum Machado de Castro (****) (Coimbra)

Currently in Machado de Castro National Museum Coimbra, only one can visit the Roman cryptoporticus Aeminium, which is one of the most important works of Roman engineering and architecture in the country. Discovery of Roman cryptoporticus Aeminium Prior to 1929, was known by many indications that in the Museum, there were crowded Roman galleries. From this date the construction has been studied buried, excavated, and put the enjoyment of visitors. However, the (Read Full Article)

The luxurious Hotel Quinta da Marinha (Cascais) is one of our choices for the year 2010 (Article sponsored)

The luxurious Hotel Quinta da Marinha in Cascais is one of the most popular tourist resorts of Portugal. It is ideal for golfers and for conducting business. This unit was remodeled in 2007 and was therefore the fifth star. Open spaces, lush and unique are at your disposal. The rooms and suites have a magnificent landscape to the serene mountains of Sintra or the unique luminosity of the blue Atlantic. In addition to the Cultural Landscape (Read the full article)

The 10 most beautiful places in the Eastern Algarve

If you are on holiday in Eastern Algarve these are the places you should not miss the tour because I guarantee that it will be recorded forever in your memory. Some of these sites have been described in portugalnotavel.com others will be soon. It has the advantage, compared to the western Algarve to have a lower human population density and landscape still retain some signs of traditional rural life. The beaches are wonderful and magnificent cuisine. Start now to collect (Read Full Article)

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