37-COIMBRA - CITY AND UNIVERSITY
The first capital of the Kingdom of Portugal. The “student city” and the oldest university in Portugal, founded in 1290.
38-PORTO AND GAIA - CITY AND DOURO RIVER
One of the oldest cities in Portugal, crossed by the majestic Douro River. Wine cellars of Port and schist valleys with vineyards along the river.
39-BRAGA - CITY
The so-called “City of Archbishops” founded by the Romans and its medieval cathedral of the centuries XII-XVI.
40-GUIMARAES - CITY
An ancient city that has maintained a medieval appearance. The capital of the “Portucalense County” that gave rise to the birth of the Kingdom of Portugal.
41-EVORA - CITY
One of the oldest cities in the country that has preserved a medieval appearance.
42-ESTREMOZ - CITY
City founded by the Templars in the 12th century. Medieval fortress and marble quarries.
43-VILA VIÇOSA - VILLAGE
Former provincial city of Portugal, where Paço Ducal is located, which was built in marble, in the 16th-18th century.
44-SAGRES - FORTRESS
Sagres is a village but it was a fortress in the south of the country. It was Infant Henry's Navigation School, “The Navigator” at the time of the Discoveries.
45-VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO - BEACHES
Endless beaches of temperate water. Castro Marim Castle became one of the strongholds of the Templars and the Knights of Christ in the south of Portugal.
General view of the city
Mondego river and city park
"Schools Courtyard" at the university
The university library
"Iron Gate" at the university
Portuguese pavement at Iron Gate entrance"
"Science" in Portuguese pavement
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Old Cathedral interior
"Largo Toll" with statue of Joaquim António de Aguiar
Square 8th of May
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Street Visconde da Luz in downtown Coimbra
Church of Santiago
Branch of the Bank of Portugal in Largo Toll
Church of the Monastery of Santa Cruz
Church of St. Bartholomew
Sofia street in downtown
Statue of "Tricana" Master Alves André
Celebration of the "Burning of the Ribbons" by university students
"Serenade" of the university students
Park for children "Portugal for the Little Ones"
Park for children "Portugal for the Little Ones"
Bridge Queen Santa Isabel
Bridge of Sta.Clara
Mondego River near Coimbra
General view of Porto and "Rabelo" boats next to Gaia
Douro River
Bars next to Gaia and general view of Porto
"Rabelo" boats for the transport of Port wine barrels
Boat trip on the Douro River
Riverside "Ribeira do Porto"
Riverside "Ribeira do Porto"
Arrabida Bridge on the Douro River
Railway Bridge Maria Pia on the Douro River
Railway Bridge of St.John on the Douro River
Porto City Hall building
Avenida dos Aliados in Porto city
Twin churches of the Carmelitas and Carmo in Porto
"Casa da Música" music house designed by Architect Rem Koolhaas
Cathedral in Porto
Tower of the Clérigos Church
General view of the old city of Porto
Side facade of the Porto`s Cathedral
Church of the Congregados in Porto
Streets on the "Ribeira do Porto"
Church of St.Francisco in Porto
Church in the city of Porto
Monastery of the Serra do Pilar in Gaia
Bridge D.Luís I and bars in the "Ribeira do Porto"
Terraces next to a convent in Porto
Warehouses of Port wine (Vinho do Porto) in Gaia
Wine tasting of Port wine in cellars in Gaia
Warehouse of Port wine in Gaia
General view of the city
Flower beds in the city center
Flower beds in city center
Church and staircase of Bom Jesus de Braga
Grotto in the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga
Church of Bom Jesus de Braga
Church interior
Dome of the church
Sculptural group at the main altar
Summit part at the altar
Reliquary inside the church
Chapel inside the church
Chapel with sculptural group
Chapel with sculptural group
Sanctuary of Our Lady do Sameiro
Statue of São Longuinho in the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga
Elevator in the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga
Church of the Terceiros
República square
Av.da Liberdade in the city center
Church and Hospital of São Marcos
Church of Santa Cruz
Church of São João do Souto
Front windows of the House of Coimbras
Chapel of Our Lady of the Torre (Tower)
House of Coimbras
Braga See Cathedral
Avenue of Flowers (Flores)
Statue of D.Afonso Henriques (1st King of Portugal)
Guimarães Castle
Guimarães Castle interior
Largo of Toural
Largo of Toural and Church of São Pedro
Square of Oliveira with the Pillory of Salado
Narrow street in the historic center
Narrow street in the historic center
Ancient buildings in the historic center
Ancient buildings in the historic center
General view of the city
General view of the city
Entrance to the Evora Castle
Walls of Evora Castle
Square of Giraldo
Narrow street with bars and restaurants
Church of Santo Antão in Square of Giraldo
Diana temple
Evora university
Cathedral See of Evora
Cloisters of the Cathedral See of Evora
Chapel of Bones (Ossos)
Ariel view of the city
General view of the city
General view of the Castle of Evora Monte
Castle of Evora Monte
City Gate
Narrow street in the historic center
Downtown
Church of Santa Maria (Estremoz Matrix)
Church of the Convent of Congregados
Narrow street in the historic center
Queen's Chapel Santa Isabel
Narrow street with granite stone pavement
Extraction of marble stone
Castle of Vila Viçosa
Castle entrance
Republic Square and Church of São Bartolomeu
Ducal Palace and D. João IV statue
Ducal Palace (Palace of the Dukes of Bragança)
Church and Convent of Chagas near the Ducal Palace
Palace room
Private rooms of the king
Hunting room
Sixteenth century frescoes on the staircase
Armory in gothic style
Room inside the palace
Room inside the palace
Kitchen of the palace
The Ducal Palace Chapel
Royal carriage
Palace carriages
Church of Agostinhos (Matrix Church of Vila Viçosa)
Knots door of carved marble and slate
General view of the fortress
Inside the fortress
Solar Watch with lines of the 15th century
Chapel of Our Lady of Grace
Chapel interior
Fortress walls
Chapel and museum center
Inside the fortress
Cannon on the wall
See view
In the background views of the fortress and tip of Sagres
Beach aside of the fortress
City overview
Marques de Pombal Square
Matrix Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation (Encarnação)
Church interior
Buildings in the city center
Seafront promenade next to the marina
Marina
Buildings in the city center
Ancient building next to the marina
Streets with stone pavement
Ancient buildings in the city
Shopping street in the center
Old market in the center, now Cultural Center
Shopping street in the center
Aerial view of Monte Gordo Beach
Casino near the beach in Monte Gordo
Monte Gordo Beach
Hotels in Monte Gordo Beach
Summer in Monte Gordo Beach
Summer in Monte Gordo Beach
Sandy Monte Gordo Beach early in the morning
Castro Marim and its castle
Guadiana river near the town and bridge in the background