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The history of this ancient fortification, which includes a 10th-century tower, tells of the Almansor campaign, the 13th-century Gothic castle, the Fair, its use in the 19th century, and its restoration by the Estado Novo.
The historic castle located in Leiria has been officially recognised as one of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.
The Lisbon Cathedral has been officially recognised as one of the seven architectural wonders of Portugal.
The historic Usseira Aqueduct has been named one of the 7 New Wonders of Portugal.
The Leiria Castle and the Usseira Aqueduct have been selected as part of the new seven wonders of Portugal.
An overview of the Coimbras Chapel, highlighting its status as one of the oldest private religious sites in the country.
The Valença Fortress has been selected as the sole representative from the Minho region to compete in the final stage of the 7 Wonders of Portugal contest.
The Valença Fortress has reached the final stage of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
A brief overview of a hidden gem in Portugal that remains largely undiscovered by tourists.
Home Places of Worship The Church of Mercy in Sintra The Church of Mercy in Sintra Tucked into the historic heart of Sintra at Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, the Igreja da Misericórdia serves as a vital historical anchor often overlooked by those rushing toward the town's more towering landmarks.
Bobadela does not shine only for its amazing Roman ruins (with emphasis on the amphitheatre), but also for the much earlier megalithism and the Iron Age settlements.
The historic fortress in Valença is once again competing for a spot in the New 7 Wonders of Portugal list.
Almourol Castle, located in Vila Nova da Barquinha, has reached the regional final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal 2026 competition.
Home News University of the Algarve creates new route to visit the Roman ruins of Milreu University of the Algarve creates new route to visit the Roman ruins of Milreu The Roman ruins of Milreu in Estoi (Faro) will feature a new visitor route as part of a project that includes relocating blocks f
Historical public fountains, originally built to supply water to local communities, are now candidates for the Wonders of Portugal competition.
An idyllic place with 10 hectares on the banks of the Mondego, the Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra is celebrating 700 years of existence. The date is marked with garden parties, showcooking, live music, and guided tours of the iconic 'Fountain of Love' and 'Fountain of Tears'.
They depict oxen, calves, hinds, horses, and goats, and are over 23,000 years old. The Fariseu site is one of the most unique and important rock art clusters in the Côa Valley.
One of the western Algarve’s most iconic landmarks, the Sagres Fortress, is inviting visitors to explore some of its lesser-known stories and hidden details through a free themed tour later The post Sagres Fortress hosts free tour ahead of New Seven Wonders vote appeared first on Portugal Resident.
It was one of the city's 7 gates, which escaped, like the Porta dos Cavaleiros, the demolition ordered by the City Council in 1844. The 18th-century octagonal chapel of Our Lady of Remedies is also mentioned.
Historical sites from the Trás-os-Montes region have qualified for the next round of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
Located in the historic Alfama district in the heart of Lisbon, the church dedicated to Saint Anthony stands on the exact site where the saint, born Fernando de Bulhões around 1180, once lived. The site, which replaced a 15th-century chapel in 1767, features a crypt in its basement that preserves the original floor of his birthplace. The church is a popular destination for visitors, particularly Brazilians, who often clarify the saint's true origins despite his association with Padua.
The Sagres Fortress has been selected as one of the finalists in the competition to determine the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.
A description of a hiking route leading to a historic 12th-century bridge known for being the site of Portugal's first toll.
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