Monuments of Portugal

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Monuments of Portugal
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Jerónimos monastery

• It is in Belem, Lisbon, near Tagus river. It is
  the highest point of Manueline architecture and
  the most remarkable set of the sixteenth century
  monastery in Portugal and one of the greatest
  churches-hall in Europe.

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Tower of Belem

• It is situated on the right bank of the River
  Tagus, where there once existed a beach.

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University of Coimbra

• Situated in the highest region of Coimbra, it
  began to be built in the thirteenth century.
• There we can visit the Library of the University
  and the Museum of Sacred Art.
• It is a sample of the Gothic styles, Manueline,
  Renaissance, Maneirista, Baroque, Pombalino
  and Neoclassical.

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Castle of Almourol

• It is situated in the City of Praia do Ribatejo,
  County of Vila Nova da Barquinha, District of
  Santarém, in Portugal. It was built 18m above the
  water level. It is one of the most representative
  examples of military architecture of the time.

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Castle of Guimarães

• The Castle of Guimarães is in Guimarães, the city
  where the foundation of the Portucalense County
  took place and it also represents the
  independence of Portugal. It was recently elected
  as one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.

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Palácio da Pena

• Penas palace is situated in Sintra, a small
  town of Portugal. It represents one of the best
  examples of architectural Romanticism. It was
  elected as one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.

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Templo Romano de ÉvoraRoman Temple

• It is situated in Évora, most commonly called
  Dianas temple. It was built in the beginning of
  the century I. Studies showed it was a sanctuary
  devoted to the emperor.

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Fortificações de Monsaraz(defensive Walls)

• It is situated in Évora. It is considered one of
  the former cities in Portugal.

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Bom Jesus de Braga

• Its a religious sanctuary situated in Braga, in
  the North of Portugal. There one can find a big
  church, a staircase , a forest some hotels and a
  hydraulic lift.

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Torre e Igreja dos Clérigos(Church and Tower)

• It is considered one of the most important
  monuments in OPorto. It was built between 1731
  and 1763.

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Mosteiro da BatalhaBatalhas Monastery

• It is situated in Batalha, in the centre of
  Portugal. It is considered World Heritage by
  UNESCO and one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

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Ruínas de Conímbriga(Roman Ruins)

• This is a vast archaeological place , which at
  the time of the Roman Invasion of the Iberian
  Peninsula was situated in the main city of
  Conventus Scallabitanus, Roman province of
  Lusitania.

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Mosteiro de AlcobaçaAlcobaça Monastery

• It was the first ghotic monument built in
  Portugal( 1178). It is considered World Heritage
  by UNESCO.

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Palácio de QueluzQueluz Palace

• It is situated in Sintra. It was built in 1755.
• In addition to the architectural and heritage
  value, there are beautiful gardens and large
  woods around it.

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