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OtherThe Cultural Landscape of SintraIn 1995, Sintra gained the UNESCO Cultural Landscape classification. The town and the northern slope of the Serra de Sintra with its wonderful natural characteristics and impressive historic landmarks were thus accepted as worthy of world heritage (...)
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OtherThe Douro LineThe 203-kilometre Douro railway line runs from Oporto to Barca d´Alva and was opened in 1887. The engineering difficulties in overcoming the natural features of the valley resulted in a grand total of 26 tunnels and 30 bridges. The result is an (...)
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OtherThe heart of Lisbon - From the Praça do Comércio to the Praça do RossioThis route takes you through the Pombaline downtown, the zone of Lisbon that was reborn in the 18th century after the devastating earthquake of 1755. It was rebuilt according to an original layout as can be easily observed. Begin in the Praça do (...)
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OtherThe Legend of the Cockerel of BarcelosThe medieval stone cross that can be seen in the Archeological Museum of the town is related to the legend of the Cockerel of BarcelosAccording to the legend, the inhabitants of Barcelos were very disturbed by a crime who’s author had not been (...)
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OtherThe legend of the Holy MiracleIt is said that during the year of 1266 a poor woman living in Santarém, who had fallen victim to her husband´s infidelity, resorted to the services of a witch to see if she could put an end to her suffering. As a cure for her unhappiness, she was (...)
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OtherThe legend of the Moorish maiden SalúquiaThe legend of the moorish maiden Salúquia dates back to the time that the region of Moura was in the hands of the Moors, whilst the Christian kings of the Iberian Peninsula, most notably D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, were doing (...)
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OtherThe Lis Paper MillLocated by the Caniços Bridge over the River Lis, there is the Paper Mill. Built in 1411, according to a nearby stone carved during the reign of king João I, this was the first paper producing facility in Portugal. It bears reference to the Jewish (...)
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OtherThe Mariano Cult in PortugalAccording to some experts, the veneration of Mary represents the spontaneous transformation of the religious worship of Mother Earth. Remnants of this tradition became Our Lady of Rocha, of Penha, of Fraga or of Lapa. It was the Conciliate of (...)
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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 (...)
