Almeida aerial view
Almeida is a fortified village and is located in Riba-Côa river valley - Guarda - Portugal.
The settlements in this area of Portugal were strategically placed on hill tops and gave the local population excellent vantage points to detect any approach of would-be raider or aggressor and these fortified villages were important to the survival and protection of the local people. The first defence structures built in Almeida are thought to have been constructed by the Romans,
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Casa de Pedra, Almeida, Portugal HD review
Centrally located within the fortified walls of the historical town of Almeida, Casa de Pedra offers comfortable and tranquil apartments with access to free WiFi.
Casa da Pedra comprises a 1-bedroom apartment and a 2-bedroom apartment. Both come with fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, a living room, air conditioning and flat-screen TV.
Within walking distance guests will find various restaurants serving the typical cuisine of the region.
Vilar Formoso is located just 9.9 miles away in the border with Spain and granting access to the A25 motorway. The Côa River is 3.1 miles away across the unique landscape of the Guarda district.
Ruins of the Castle of Almeida, Portugal
The Portuguese Empire 2 of 3
By 1505 Portuguese naval activity had managed to anger Mameluk Egypt, the Ottoman Empire and Venice. They form an anti-Portuguese alliance and start to build a modern fleet at Suez in order to kick the Portuguese out of India. The Portuguese under the command of Francisco de Almeida defeat them at the Battle of Diu. The next Viceroy of India, Alfonso de Albuquerque begins to expand the Portuguese Empire adding Goa, Malacca and the Spice Islands to the Portuguese Empire. Later the Ottomans under Suleiman the Magnificent challenge the Portuguese. However they are defeated in the Ottoman Portuguese War. It was up to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to defeat the Portuguese. The two countries went to war after the Iberian Union. The Dutch were joined by the English, the two East India companies dividing up Portuguese possessions between them.
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Star Forts (Stellar Symbols of a Forgotten Past)
Scattered across the globe are stellar remains of our ancient past, earthen fortifications that took on the shape and symbol of a star... Star Forts! For centuries the shape and symbol of the star was utilized in both military architecture and urban planning. Although the majority of star forts are not used for military purposes today, many of them are still surrounded by history and mystery!
Marvão flight - Portalegre
Marvão is one of Portugal's most spectacular fortified villages.
Most rewarding of all is climbing onto the walls, battlements and towers for the impressive views, and staying for the stunning sunset and evening peace of the village.
The greatest attraction is the unspoiled medieval atmosphere in its steep and narrow lanes with immaculately whitewashed houses, leading to a magnificent 13th century castle rising from the rock. It contains a huge water cistern and nearby is a 13th century church with a small but interesting museum of archeological finds and local artifacts.
Typical Marvao street To stay overnight, there is a charming pousada built among tightly clustered houses, also with magnificent views.
Nearby are the mountains of São Mamede, a natural park with Neolithic and Roman remains, wildlife, and Europe's largest colony of bats.
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Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort and Elvas aerial view - Portugal
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort or Lippe Fort It is a jewel of military architecture, rising upon the north hill of the city. This fort was built in the 18th century, in order to complete the defence line of Elvas fortified square. Located in a high spot, this fort was occupied by Spanish artillery during Linhas de Elvas battle in 659. It has four bastions, four ravelins and several gaps, so that its canons could beat the enemies as they approached.
Graça Fort is constituted by three defensive lines, including in its interior several dependencies such as barracks, chapel, bunkers, the governor house, a big cistern, cannons, among many others.
Important part of the Elvas defensive strategy, a town that since early times has been an important strategically defensive point, the Graça Fort was built in the place where before was located the ancient Santa Maria da Graça Chapel. The Fort is classified as
National Heritage since 1910, yet it is not presently opened to the public.
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The Ancient Castles and fortresses Ep 6 : The fortress of Almeida
ALMEIDA
ALMEIDA TERÁ TIDO ORIGEM NA MIGRAÇÃO DE UM CASTRO LUSITANO, LOCALIZADO A NORTE DO LUGAR DO ENCHIDO DA SARÇA, OCUPADO EM 61 A. C. PELOS ROMANOS E DEPOIS PELOS POVOS BÁRBAROS. DADA A SUA SITUAÇÃO EM PLANALTO, OS ÁRABES CHAMARAM-NA DE ALMEDA , A MESA , TALMEYDA OU ALMEYDAM , TENDO CONSTRUÍDO UM PEQUENO CASTELO NO SÉCULO VIII E IX.
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Star Forts or Stellar Fortresses
Star forts, or as they are commonly called Stellar fortresses - continues to raise more and more questions that have not been answered or not. And the most unpleasant thing is that, most likely, in our lifetime these answers will not be found.
Now it is quite obvious that all the albums of the nineteenth century with drawings and plans, a description of the construction of these mysterious, not even structures, but rather formations, are gross forgeries. Man, most likely, has nothing to do with the creation of stellar forts. At least a person who is a representative of civilization, to which we relate ourselves, now living.
And in favor of this argument there is a considerable amount of evidence. The first and most convincing is the number of such forts scattered across all continents. Even the erection of one of them requires a huge amount of resources and time. And if you summarize all the stars, then they would require millions of man-hours of work to create them. The construction of such a scale simply did not make sense, and even information about it could not have been lost in history.
Castelo Rodrigo historical village aerial view - 4K Ultra HD
The historical village of Castelo Rodrigo as a whole is a genuine location of monuments preserving important medieval references. The most valuable features of its historical heritage are the old walls, the ruins of Cristóvão de Moura Palace, the 16th-century pillory, the medieval church, the parish church, the medieval cistern and inscriptions attesting to the existence of a substantial new-Christian community. For more than 600 years, Castelo Rodrigo was a town and municipal seat. More than once in the country's history, its inhabitants showed their courage and loyalty to the crown.
A Aldeia Histórica de Castelo Rodrigo é, no seu todo, um autêntico espaço monumental que conserva importantes referências no plano medieval. Entre os monumentos que acrescentam valor ao património histórico são de destacar as velhas muralhas, as ruínas do palácio de Cristóvão de Moura, o Pelourinho quinhentista, a igreja matriz, a cisterna medieval e os vestígios que atestam a presença de uma importante comunidade de cristãos-novos. Durante mais de 600 anos, a povoação foi vila e sede de concelho. Em vários momentos da história nacional, os seus habitantes destacaram-se pela sua coragem e lealdade à coroa.
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Portuguese Star Forts
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One of the greatest things about Portugal is that you are able to find places that stopped in time, enchanted sites rich in history, strong at traditions. Driving from Almeida to Pinhel, located at a top of a hill and surrounded by almond trees, we find this fortified village that offers you an encounter with old costumes and ancient times. Pick up your sword and your crowns little ones, you are about to enter this fortified, historical and well preserved medieval village!
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«Triumph of the Spirit: On the Christian Roots of Europe» (RTP)
For the most part recorded on site in places such as Subiaco, Montecassino, Assis, San Casciano, Florence and Rome in June of 2013, the documentary we present here was produced and then broadcasted by the State Television of Portugal on December 24, 2013 (RTP2) and January 2, 2014 (RTP1). The Program was produced for RTP1 by the Journalist Fátima Campos Ferreira and the Reporter of Image Carlos Oliveira under the scientific advice of João J. Vila-Chã, professor for Philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. The documentary was particularly enriched by the contribution of Professor Joseph Weiler, President of the European University Institute in Florence, and was edited by Alexandre Leandro, chief-editor at the RTP. Originally titled (in Portuguese) «O Triunfo do Espírito», the documentary was conceived as (a rather unusual form of) narrative about (the Idea of) Europe and out of the recognition that for the present as for the future of the world a confront remains unavoidable with the cultural and the religious dimension of the Idea of Europe as we know it through the media of our cultural (and philosophical) history. We are grateful to all the Institutions that in places such as Subiaco, Montecassino, Assis, Florence, San Casciano and Rome allowed the team sent by the RTP to Italy to realize the work as intended and so contributed in a decisive way to this particular (and somehow peculiar) narrative about the Idea of Europe. And at the same time that we express our best appreciation to the RTP for in times of scarcity having decided to produce and then broadcast this documentary on the Christian Roots of Europe we equally would like to acknowledge all the other sources and contributions integrated in the present documentary, beginning with the wonderful elements present in its sound-track. The present is a non-profit initiative and has no other intention but serve the causes of Education and promote the goal of an Europe united in the pursuit of Truth, Justice and Peace. Our conviction is indeed that the Roots of Europe need to be continuously studied and rediscovered as when we penetrate the symbolic depths of «places» such as Athens, Jerusalem and Rome and so be permanently re-integrated in ever new thoughts and narratives about the meaning of Europe. This publication, therefore, is just a call of attention to as many persons as possible so that many more citizens of Europe and of the world at large come to realize how important in the cultural configuration of our day and age is the role to be played by the «Studia Humaniora», particularly by disciplines such as Philosophy and Theology, Art and History.
4 Most Charming Smalls Town in Portugal
4 Most Charming Smalls Town in Portugal
Monsaraz
Megalithic monuments from prehistory stand like an eery Stonehenge on the outskirts Monsaraz, one of the oldest settlements in southern Portugal. Like most towns on the Spanish-Portugal border, the castle of Monsaraz was built high on a hilltop for defense. The Moors, Christians and Knights of Templar have all ruled the castle at some point with each leaving a cultural mark. Alentejan cuisine and tourism are now the town’s biggest draws. The ancient streets zig zag past uneven cottages in this sleepy, authentic Portugese city.
Tomar
The Knights of Templar were a religious military faction ordained by the Pope. They were among the most skilled fighters during the crusades and non-fighting members were advanced in the world of finance. They ruled Christendom from the 12th to the 14th centuries, and they once called Tomar home. Nestled against the Sete Montes Woods, this historical gem still boasts the Convento de Christo, the towering former home of the Knights. Take a stroll through history by visiting the Almourol Castle and the old synagogue then enjoy the Fatias de Tomar; a confectionary bread snack made here for generations.
Marvao
South of Almeida, built high on a hilltop, rests Marvao. This town of less than 5,000 is not for the faint of heart. The ancient, narrow alleys of the town are carved right into a crag jutting out from the hillside. The houses in Marvao are bright and adorned with flowers. The view is breathtaking and panoramic allowing you to take in Portugal’s eastern landscapes. A castle defends the town, but there isn’t much history of siege or war which leaves the old time buildings intact. A handful of guestrooms lure travelers looking for the road less traveled.
Monsanto
In central Portugal you’ll find a hill strewn with 200-ton boulders as if they were dropped from the sky. Nestled in between the boulders are the houses and buildings of Monsanto. Donkeys are still used for transportation by less than 1,000 permanent residents. The ingenuity of the community shows as the boulders serve as fortifications, walls and even roofs. There’s even one house built right into one of the largest rocks in town. Once named the most Portugese town in Portugal, this unique city is a can’t-miss when in the central region.
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Nossa Senhora da Graça fort restoration work - Elvas - 4K Ultra HD
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort or Lippe Fort It is a jewel of military architecture, rising upon the north hill of the city. This fort was built in the 18th century, in order to complete the defence line of Elvas fortified square. Located in a high spot, this fort was occupied by Spanish artillery during Linhas de Elvas battle in 659. It has four bastions, four ravelins and several gaps, so that its canons could beat the enemies as they approached.
Graça Fort is constituted by three defensive lines, including in its interior several dependencies such as barracks, chapel, bunkers, the governor house, a big cistern, cannons, among many others.
Important part of the Elvas defensive strategy, a town that since early times has been an important strategically defensive point, the Graça Fort was built in the place where before was located the ancient Santa Maria da Graça Chapel. The Fort is classified as
National Heritage since 1910, yet it is not presently opened to the public.
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Portuguese Fort pt1, Kilwa Tanzania
Situated along the coast of Tanzania, Kilwa fort was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and was the first stone fort built by the Portuguese along the coast of East Africa. The construction of the fort was the work of the sailors and soldiers of the squadron of D. Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India. The fort was built soon after the conquest of the city of Kilwa (Quiloa), which took place on July 25, 1505. A few years later, in 1512, the Portuguese abandoned the fortress.
Castelo de Alfaiates | Portugal
Um dos castelos mais interessantes da raia da Beira, em primeiro lugar pela sua geometria, mas também pela povoação ter permanecido até hoje. D.Manuel concedeu varios previlegios, para minimizar a desertificação da povoação. As reformas mais importantes foram no final do reinado de D.Manuel, na decada de 1520, convertendo este castelo numa estrutura fortificada renascentista.
Sri Lanka,ශ්රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Galle,Fort Old Ramparts Dutch Colonial Hospital (12)
The ancient Dutch Hospital is undergoing renovation.About Galle Fort:Galle fort was built first by the Portuguese, then modified by the Dutch during the 17th century. Even today, after 400 years of existence, it looks new and polished with reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. Today Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.MuseumsThere is a museum inside the Dutch fort which is in a Dutch Colonial building in Church Street is the Cultural Museum adjoining the Amangalla Hotel.The National Maritime Museum is also situated inside the Galle fort.It is situated in a renovated Dutch building.The Dutch fort also known as Ramparts of Galle withstood the Boxing Day tsunami which destroyed the Galle town. There are many Moor families who live inside this fort along with Sinhalese, Dutch, English, Portuguese and Germans. More details regarding the history of the fort can be found at the visitors centre and at the Dutch period museum inside the Fort.
Today, the citizens of Dutch fort in Galle are trying to make this a free port and a free trade zone. If successful no taxes are levied on the companies and individuals who reside inside the city.The tax system proposed inside the fort says there is no withholding tax, no tax on capital gains, no corporate tax for ten years from the start of the business, no VAT, and no profit tax.
About Galle: Galle (Sinhala: ගාල්ල;Tamil: காலி) (pronounced as one syllable in English, /ˈɡɔːl/ Gaul, and as two in Sinhalese, [ɡaːlːə]) is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the capital city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka and it lies in Galle District.
Galle was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. The major river is Gin River (Gin Ganga) which starts from Gongala Kanda and passing villages such as Neluwa, Nagoda, Baddegama, Thelikada, and Wakwella, reaches the sea at Ginthota. In Wakwella over the river there is Wakwella Bridge, which is the longest bridge in Sri Lanka.Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the natural harbor, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, one of the main Shiva temples on the island, and Amangalla the historic luxury hotel.
Galle is the main city in the most southerly part of the island, with a population of around 100 000, and is connected by rail to Colombo and Matara. On 26 December 2004 the city was devastated by the massive Boxing Day Tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake that occurred a thousand miles away, off the coast of Indonesia. Thousands were killed in the city alone. Galle is home to a cricket ground, the Galle International Stadium, rebuilt after the tsunami. Test matches resumed there on December 18, 2007.Galle offers a unique opportunity to create a visible demonstration of the conservation of its inheritance. Galle is also an exciting, internationally famous visitor destination.HistoryAccording to James Emerson Tennent, Galle was the ancient seaport of Tarshish, from which King Solomon drew ivory, peacocks and other valuables.Cinnamon was exported from Sri Lanka as early as 1400 BC and the root of the word itself is Hebrew, so Galle may have been a main entrepot for the spice.Galle had been a prominent seaport long before western rule in the country. Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays, Indians, and Chinese were doing business through Galle port. In 1411, the Galle Trilingual Inscription, a stone tablet inscription in three languages, Chinese, Sinhala and Persian, was erected in Galle to commemorate the second visit to Sri Lanka by the Chinese admiral Zheng He.The modern history of Galle starts in 1505, when the first Portuguese ship, under Lourenço de Almeida was driven there by a storm. However, the people of the city refused to let the Portuguese enter it, so the Portuguese took it by force.In 1640, the Portuguese had to surrender to the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch built the present Fort in the year 1663. They built a fortified wall, using solid granite, and built three bastions, known as Sun, Moon and Star. After the British took over the country from the Dutch in the year 1796, they preserved the Fort unchanged, and used it as the administrative centre of Galle.(wikipedia)