Church of the Seminary of Coimbra (*)-Sumptuous Italian masterpiece in Coimbra ....

Church of the Seminary of The Church of Coimbra Coimbra Workshop is a set of grand Italianate Baroque which houses within it a small chapel filled with wonderful works of art and has the most beautiful painted dome in Portugal. Church History Seminar Coimbra Construction Seminar began in 1748 and already in 1756 the buildings were finished center. The architects were Italian and the first dean. The entrance to the venue of the seminar is by a (Read Full Article)

Sacristy of the Church of Santo António dos Olivais (Coimbra) (*) - (Part 2)

Sacristy of the Church of Santo António dos Olivais (Coimbra) Those who visit the church of St. Anthony of groves, usually gets a little disappointed because they expect to see more beauty, but this is not always necessary and it displays like it, but as we are here to help-friend visitor, we ask that you do not leave now and try to visit the remarkable sacristy of the church of Santo António dos Olivais, because it is a true architectural gem, its structure and especially in his (Read Full Article)

Tower of the University of Coimbra (**)-Goat, and the Balloon Cuckold as emblems of the city

The slender goat, is known as the Tower of the University of Coimbra, located in the courtyard of the Palace School was built between 1728 and 1733, replacing another lower, occupying roughly the same space designed by Jean de Rouen. The Tower of the University of Coimbra is one of the best and unique in its kind, and is one of the best works of Baroque architecture in Portugal, with a clear matrix italinizante (this style is part of eg the Church of San Roque (*** ) (Read Full Article)

Solar Almendra (Vila Nova de Foz Coa) (*)

The Solar Almond is one of the finest solar Portuguese Baroque streak north of the Tagus, despite being incomplete and ruined. An important Asturian family name Castilho acquired land in Almond and settled here. The solar Almendra began building in 1743 on the initiative of Manuel Antonio de Castilho and Tavora Hawk Mendonca who was Gentleman of the Royal Household, Captain General of Almendra Castle and Better, but in 1758 the construction of the house was interrupted by order the (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)

Stronghold de Almeida (Historical Village of Portugal) (***)

Stronghold de Almeida (Historical Village of Portugal) Did you know ... the fortress of Almeida is a lesson in stone baroque military architecture and is also an area of ​​immense historical evocation? This fortress is the most monumental of our streets of weapons bulwark. Other notable strongholds of Portugal, in the same type and which are candidates for World Heritage Site are: Valenca do Minho (**) and Elvas (***). Indian Ocean only a few numbers (Read Full Article)

Fountain of St. Andrew (Scott Refóios or Alameda) (Guard) (*)

"... But before he plunged his body entirely, the Dolphins rushed up and lifted him, filling him in the beginning of unrest, uncertainty and agitation. But the ease ... the many benevolent ... the air, the speed of dolphins ... make him feel, he said, not afraid to die, but the desire to live, the ambition to be saved, to appear as a favorite Gods and receive from them an unchangeable glory ". Feast of the Seven (Read Full Article)