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Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos

Located in Santa Maria square, the main church of Óbidos - Saint Mary's Church - is a breath-taking example of the fascinating art of Portuguese tiles! (...)

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Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery

After 17 years of hard study and recovery work, the Santa Clara a Velha Monastery reopened in 2009 and was included into an interpretive centre (...)

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Cathedral of Leiria

Cathedral of Leiria: a magnificent example of the values of Humanism and Renaissance influence (...)

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Válega Church

Válega church is a true masterpiece of tile painting art and surely one of the remarkable churches in Portugal! On sunset the church facade, facing west, is particularly beautiful, bathed by sunlight. A true golden temple that sparkles with its (...)

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Church of the Most Holy Trinity

This modern, white, circular church in the sanctuary of Fatima was inaugurated in 2007 on the opposite side of the Basilica. (...)

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St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

The Chapel of the University of Coimbra – St. Michael’s Chapel – dates back to the 16th century, probably built upon an ancient chapel of the 12th century.  (...)

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A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Luxuriant green landscapes crossed by crystal-clear river streams with hidden villages in the valleys. (...)

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Church of Santa Maria

The Church of Santa Maria, located at the heart of the historical centre of Covilhã, is covered in blue and white tiles depicting the life of the Virgin Mary. (...)

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Coimbra Old Cathedral - Sé Velha de Coimbra

A treasure of the Portuguese Romanesque Style and is the only Portuguese cathedral built during the Reconquista era which has remained intact until today.  (...)

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Misericórdia Church of Guarda

The original foundation of this Misericórdia Church dates back to 1611, as evidenced by written documentation and tombs inside the building. (...)

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Church of São Vicente

There are testimonies regarding the Church of São Vicente that date back to the Middle Age. The church that we see nowadays is an 18th century temple in Baroque style. (...)

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Guarda Cathedral

One of the most emblematic in Portugal with a structure which creates a symbiosis between Gothic and Manueline styles. Construction works began in 1390 but would only be completed during the reign of King John III, dragging on for over 150 years. (...)