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Conimbriga
Condeixa-a-Nova, Portugal
2062
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Conimbriga is one of the largest Roman settlements, which is located on the territory of Portugal. This ancient city was founded in the 1st century AD, and in earlier times shared city Lisbon and Braga.
Before the Romans conquered Conimbriga, in the first half of the 2nd century BC, the site ...
Pena National Palace
San Pedro de Penaferrim, 2710 Sintra, Portugal
5272
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Pena Palace - an architectural jewel of the city of Sintra. The palace was built Prince Ferdinand, husband of Queen Maria II of Portugal in 1840. It stands on the highest hill of the city, on the site of an abandoned monastery. Originally this place was a royal summer residence.
It has mixed ...
Sao Miguel Island
Sao Miguel Island, Portugal
1353
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San Miguel was opened in 1427 and named in honor of St. Miguel. Is the largest of the Azores Islands, which belong to Portugal. San Miguel is also called the "Green Island".
It is an island of volcanic origin. The highest point - the Pico da Vara. On the island there are such famous lake ...
Convent of the Order of Christ
Church of the Templar Castle, 2300-000 Tomar, Portugal
1673
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Convent of the Order of Christ was founded in 1160. In the past belonged to the Templars and their successors. Its construction lasted for five centuries. Near the hill on which the monastery was built, the city was founded in Tomar in 1157.
His church structure resembles a mosque, which is a ...
University of Coimbra
Passos das Escolas, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal
1865
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Coimbra University, considered among the oldest universities in the world. Was founded by King of Portugal Dinis back in 1290. The university is located in the former Royal Palace. In our days here enrolls more than 20,000 students from around the world.
University is the largest research ...
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona Amelia, 2710 Sintra, Portugal
2498
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Sintra National Palace is a hallmark of the city. In the 12th century on the site of the palace was the residence of the Moors. From the 15th to the 19th century, the Portuguese monarchs lived here. Palace many times being completed according to the tastes and preferences of living in it at ...
Chiado Museum
Rua Serpa Pinto 4, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
1848
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Chiado district in Lisbon, is famous for its bookstores, jewelry shops, old cafes, theaters and statues of famous artists. National Museum of Modern Art is located in the area. It was opened in 1911. Until that time, the museum building served as a Franciscan monastery, and later there was a ...
Christ the King
Cristo-Rei, Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Alges, Lisbon, Portugal
1931
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On the banks of the Tagus River in the town of Almada statue of Cristo Rey. Her height - 28 meters, the statue on the 82-meter pedestal.
Officially announced on the future of the pedestal in 1937, but came World War II. Episcopate made a vow that if Portugal will avoid disaster, it will ...
Castle of Sao Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon, Portugal
2868
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Castle of St. George is located in the historic part of Lisbon. It is located on a hill, making it visible from almost anywhere in the city. This strengthening was included in the 6th century and served as a fortress Visigoths, Romans and Moors. In 1147, the king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques ...
Belem Tower (Tower of St Vincent)
Santa Maria de Belem, Lisboa, Portugal
1888
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Belem Tower, or Tower of Bethlehem - is fortified fort of the Renaissance in Portugal, built in the years 1515-1521 in an area of Lisbon on the island of the Tagus River. Construction of the tower was dedicated to the expedition of Vasco da Gama, who opened the way for the Portuguese in India. Part ...