The 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 Manuel Azenha. In the middle of the façade covered with 19th-century azulejos is […]
With 440 berths for boats, this is the second largest marina in Lisbon, surrounded by some of the capital’s most famous clubs, restaurants and discotheques and one of its most exciting night spots. Photo: www.portaldomar.pt
The current façade of the convent dates from the 18th century and includes three doorways with beautiful frontons, bearing the royal coat of arms on the central fronton. The building preserves several former convent areas: the atrium, used as an entrance hall, the 15th century cloister that conserves a set of Renaissance columns, several Manueline […]
This church belonged to the former Carmelite convent, the cloister of which is now occupied by the police. Founded in 1657, by the 4th Duke of Aveiro, the church was only completed in 1738. Although there are no features of major interest to be found on the outside, the interior is certainly worth a visit […]
New project of magnifying of the Museum, of the authorship of arquitecto Alcino Soutinho, is characterized for an architectural building modern, endowed with audience, destined room the temporary expositions, educative services, library, laboratory of conservation and restores.
Church from the 16th c., modified in the 18th c. in baroque style. Photo: www.diocese-setubal.pt
Photo: www.mun-setubal.pt
Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church and cloisters are laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal. The convent built in the 16th century belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine. […]
Located in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula and stimulator of an innovative concept that reflects the importance of sport, leisure, welfare and deep respect for nature, the Douro Marina is much more than a recreational Harbour. Vila Nova de Gaia and Oporto are drawn from the Douro River, which is also a Heritage of […]
Near the hamlet of Casais de Azoia stands an octagonal water tower, with a panel of blue and white azulejos (tiles) above the doorway, depicting Our Lady of the Cape. An aqueduct 2 km long brings water to the area at times of pilgrimage. Photo: porfragasepragas.blogspot.pt
It was in this house belonging to the Portuguese crown since the 14th century that Prince Henry the Navigator was born. The building originates from the 14th century when the king Dom Afonso IV decided to erect the Customs House in Porto’s riverside area, in order to supervise the trade that was being brought to […]
Housed in a building designed by the architect José Carlos Loureiro, this museum has a collection of naturalist paintings from the late 19th/early 20th century, by artists such as Aurélia de Sousa, Sofia de Sousa, Marques de Oliveira, Silva Porto, Carlos Reis, Veloso Salgado, Sousa Pinto and Artur Loureiro, amongst others. It also has a […]