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MonumentsIgreja da Misericórdia de AveiroThe initial project for the design of this church (1585) was attributed to the Italian architect Filipo Terzio, although, from this same plan, it is also known that it was only completed in 1653, under the guidance of the Portuguese master builder (...)
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MonumentsFortaleza de PenicheThe fortifications have an irregular shape because of the rocks at the base of the walls, which consist of four defensive ramparts. The fortress rises up from the rock to the south of the peninsula of Peniche, which was once an island.
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Municipal de Tavira / Palácio da Galeria
Telephone: + 351 281 320 540
Fax: +351 281 322 888
E-mail: museu@cm-tavira.pt
Website: http://museumunicipaldetavira.cm-tavira.pt
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MonumentsMosteiro de Santa Maria de CárquereChurch and Convent of Santa Maria de Cárquere According to an ancient legend, the origin of the settlement is linked to the church which the Count D. Henrique ordered to be built in 1099 in memory of a miracle as a result of which D. Afonso (...)
Telephone: +351 255 810 706
Fax: +351 255 810 709
E-mail: rotadoromanico@valsousa.pt
Website: http://www.rotadoromanico.com
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Museums and PalacesMuseu do VinhoThis museum is specially designed for all those who are interested in winemaking and who would like to get to know more about the history of wine production on the island of Pico.The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture was classified by (...)
Telephone: +351 292 679 348
E-mail: museu.pico.info@azores.gov.pt
Website: http://www.museu-pico.azores.gov.pt/museu/museu-do-vinho/
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Nacional de Machado de CastroThe name is a homage by the city of Coimbra, his birthplace, to Joaquim Machado de Castro, the most notable representative of 18th century Portuguese sculpture. The bishop's palace, which houses the collections, retains the fine 12th-century (...)
Telephone: +351 239 853 070
E-mail: geral@mnmc.dgpc.pt
Website: https://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/recursos/cedencia-e (...)
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MonumentsIgreja Matriz de Santa Cruz da GraciosaParish Church of Santa Cruz da GraciosaBuilt in the 16th century, the Parish Church of Santa Cruz was enlarged in the 18th century.The façade includes a black stonework doorway, windows and a bell tower.The interior includes an important 16th (...)
Telephone: +351 295 712 120 - 295 732 514
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MonumentsCapela de São Frutuoso - BragaThe Monastery of São Salvador is believed to have been founded by the bishop of Braga São Frutuoso, around 560, so as to house his mausoleum. Around the 9th or 10th century, the current chapel was built.This is one of the few surviving examples of (...)
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MonumentsMuseu Militar / Castelo de BragançaBragança Castle, one of the most characteristic examples of medieval architecture, was built in 1409 on the orders of king João I on foundations dating back to the times of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.Formed by an imposing keep and (...)
Telephone: +351 273 322 378
E-mail: musmilbraganca@exercito.pt
Website: https://www.exercito.pt/pt/quem-somos/organizacao/ceme/vceme (...)
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Museums and PalacesMuseu da Marioneta – Convento das BernardasAwaiting your visit in the Convent das Bernardas, there is a very special collection: puppets of all types and forms as well as masks from all over the world and its various cultures. In addition there are mock ups, props, silhouette theatres, (...)
Telephone: +351 213 942 810 | +351 916 294 128 | +351 916 294 135
Fax: +351 213 942 819
E-mail: museu@museudamarioneta.pt
Website: https://www.museudamarioneta.pt/
