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OtherThe Marian Sanctuary WayClose to Braga there are three major Portuguese sanctuaries dedicated to Mary, Mother of God.2.5 kilometres to the east of the city, there is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mount). This Baroque construction is surrounded by (...)
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OtherThematic GardensWater GardensBetween the Alameda dos Oceanos and the Tagus River, learn about the water flow.Along the central water flow the visitor will wander in between the various components of an hydrographic bay: the glacier, the current, the artificial lake (...)
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OtherThe Nativity SceneHaving a Nativity scene at Christmas, recreating the birth of Jesus and celebrating one of the most important dates of the Christian liturgy, became popular after St Francis of Assisi in 1223 celebrated the solemn Mass of Christmas Night in front of (...)
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OtherThe Pombaline downtownOn the 1st November 1755 a violent earthquake, followed by equally devastating fires, destroyed the centre of Lisbon. The Royal Palace, the House of India, aristocratic palaces, the Opera House that was still under construction, art and royal (...)
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OtherThe Porto BaixaThe Porto Baixa (Downtown) is laid out around the Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies), the city´s focal point. At the top of this thoroughfare, there is the imposing Municipal Council building. At the other end, it opens onto the Praça da (...)
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OtherThe Portuguese DiscoveriesIn the reign of King João I (1385-1433)1415 - Conquest of Ceuta1418 - João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz discover the island of Porto Santo1419 - João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz discover Madeira1427 - Diogo de Silves discovers the Azores In (...)
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OtherThe Rabelo BoatVarious references to this boat prove its origins lie way back in the 10th century.The rabelos were purpose designed for the river Douro and its complex navigational challenges as well as for the transport of casks of wine. Its characteristics (...)
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OtherThe religious and military order of AvisThe origin of the Order of the Knights of S. Bento de Avis dates back to the Christian Reconquest, in the middle of the 12th century. Based in Évora, initially under the name of the Friars of Évora, after the city was conquered from the Moors. (...)
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OtherThe Roman Temple and the CathedralThe starting point on this itinerary is by Roman temple. Dating back to the second century, this is the jewel in Evora´s glittering crown. Many of the elegant columns remain intact rising up to finely decorated Corinthian points.To the north of the (...)
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OtherThe romantic surroundings of LeiriaClose by Leiria, heading northwards, is Marrazes, a small settlement and home to an interesting Museum School. A little further on there is the Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus which resulted in the founding of Milagres that now encircles it. 6 kilometres (...)
