2016-04 : AAA trip Aveiro area - Day 3 -Lorvao, Bucaco & winery
Trip to the Aveiro area by the Archaeological Association of the Algarve. On the 3rd day to the monastery of Lorvao, the Bucaco palace and the cork ceilinged monastery of Santa Cruz. Then to a wine museum followed by a visit to a winery plus dinner.
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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Monsaraz aerial view 1440P
The hilltop of Monsaraz always occupied an important place in the history,It is one of the oldest Portuguese settlements of the southern Portugal, occupied since pre-history.
Monsaraz is a tiny fairytale walled village that maintains a delightful medieval atmosphere.
The Great Lake resulting from the Alqueva Reservoir provides the perfect place for spending a few days relaxing.
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Guimarães Castle - Ducal Palace aerial view
Guimarães is one of the country's most historic cities, and its World Heritage medieval streets with well-preserved monuments make it one of the most attractive places to visit in Portugal.
The imposing medieval castle Guimaraes Castle with eight crenellated towers 28m (92ft) high, was built in the 10th century to protect the population from attacks by the Moors and the Normans. It was then extended to its present size in the 12th century by Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, who was baptized in the small Romanesque chapel next to the castle.
The Dukes of Bragança Palace, was built in the 15th century as a medieval palace, with 39 unusual brick chimneys showing strong Northern European influence.
Inside is an impressive banqueting hall with a splendid wooden ceiling, and an extensive collection of portraits, furniture, carpets, and porcelain dating mainly from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Porto Santo Beach aerial view - 4K Ultra HD
Porto Santo’s greatest attraction is without doubt its long sandy golden beach, stretching over nine kilometres from Vila Baleira to Ponta de Calheta.
The water, warmed by Gulf Stream currents, and the mild weather is increasingly attracting foreign visitors too. But the ample space means you won’t find shoulder-to-shoulder sunbathers as in so many other European resorts.
The soft sands are said to have healing properties for ailments as diverse as rheumatism, rickets and varicose veins, and from time to time you’ll see people buried up to their necks.
A grande atracção no Porto Santo, é sem dúvidas a longa praia de areia dourada, estendida ao longo de nove quilómetros desde a Vila Baleira até à Ponta da Calheta.
A água, aquecida pelas correntes do Golfo e as temperaturas amenas são também atracções acrescidas aos visitantes estrangeiros. No entanto este amplo espaço, não significa que esteja apinhada com banhistas como em muitos outros resorts europeus.
Diz-se que as suaves areias têm propriedades terapêuticas para reumatismo e varizes, por isso de tempos em tempos há-de ver pessoas enterradas na areia até ao pescoço.
Com a colaboração da Associação de Promoção da Madeira.
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The Alcobaça Monastery - Portugal - UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Alcobaça Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is a Mediaeval Roman Catholic Monastery located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal. - It was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, in 1153, and maintained a close association with the Kings of Portugal throughout its history.
The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, and, together with the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, it was one of the most important of the mediaeval monasteries in Portugal. Due to its artistic and historical importance, it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1989.
Visita à igreja do Salvador / A visit to the church of the Saviour - Coimbra (Portugal)
VISITA À IGREJA DO SALVADOR - Coimbra. Evento integrado no Dia Internacional dos Monumentos e Sítios de 2013, celebrado em 18/04/2013, que tem por tema o Património da Educação (escolas, universidades, bibliotecas, academias, ...) em diferentes contextos geo-culturais.
A protecção e conservação do património da educação, não só implica a preservação de bens culturais, mas também, ao mesmo tempo, celebrar a educação como uma das tarefas fundamentais da pessoa humana.
A VISIT TO THE CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR -- Coimbra (Portugal). Event integrated in the International Day for Monuments and Sites 2013, celebrated in 04.18.2013, that has for theme the Heritage of Education (schools, universities, libraries, academies, ...) in its expressions in different geo-cultural contexts.
The protection and conservation of the heritage of education not only implies preserving cultural assets but also, at the same time, celebrating education as one of the fundamental human tasks.
Lagos
One last weekend trip to Portugal
Se Catedral de Lamego.
Catedral y claustro