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The atelier of the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura confirmed the public award of the Pritzker Prize 2011 world, the largest prize in the field of architecture. "During the past three decades, Eduardo Souto Moura have produced a body of work that is of our time but also has echoes of traditional architecture. Its buildings have a unique ability to reconcile opposing characteristics, such as power and modesty, courage and boldness and subtlety, simplicity-at the same time" read the statement issued by the jury of the prize. Among the projects mentioned, the jury highlighted the work of the Braga Municipal Stadium, commonly known as estádio AXA, built in an old quarry. "When I received the call to say that I would be awarded the Pritzker Prize, I couldn't believe it. After I received confirmation that was even true, and then realized the great honour which is the fact that it is the second time a Portuguese architect is chosen makes this even more important, "s...

OPorto - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Av. India, Lisbon - Portugal Te building was founded during the reign of King José and is also denominated Cordoaria Nacional or Real Cordoaria da Junqueira. It has a longitudinal format and a ground floor. http://en.lifecooler.com/ Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Belém, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

The Convento do Carmo and its church Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo do Rio de Janeiro were founded in 1389 as a convent for the Carmelite Order by Portuguese knight Nuno Álvares Pereira. The convent was first inhabited in 1392 by Carmelite nuns from Moura (southeast Portugal). Unfortunately the 1755 earthquake, followed by fire, destroyed most of the convent, its church and library containing 5000 books. Although the convent was rebuilt (in contrast to the church, the ruins of which still stand as a reminder of the earthquake) in the early 20th century in the Neo-Gothic style, it is now used as military police quarters for the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR). The remains of the church are visible from Praça do Rossio and has distinctive rose window and five flying buttresses. A small museum within the old church is worth a visit, housing prehistoric artefacts as well as the ornate tomb of King Ferdinand I and even a mummified Peruvian Indian. www.strawberry-world.com Photo...

History The original building of the Monument of the Discoveries, as outlined Cottinelli Telmo and Leitão de Barros and Leopoldo de Almeida formed plastic and mental, was erected in 1940 for the Portuguese World Exhibition. Originally it was composed, in its part of architecture, a lightweight structure of iron and cement, and gypsum in the sculptural composition consisting of 33 figures. The monument has the shape of a caravel, inferiorly flanked by two ramps that meet at the bow and where he stands, with 9 feet tall, the figure of Prince Henry. Along the ramps are 16 figures on each side, carved with balance and precision, where the dynamism and movement of bodies are projected towards the river Tagus, which represent a synthesis of historical figures linked directly or indirectly to the Discoveries. The year 1960 represents a milestone in Henriquina Celebrations, which would have the main points of the places where once lived the Prince. In Bethlehem, rose back up the Monument of...

Praça do Império, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Áurea street (c ommonly called street Ouro ) belongs to the parish of St. Nicholas , begins at Commerce Square at number 11 and ends at Praça D. Pedro IV ( Rossio ) . This road connects the Commerce Square ( Palace Square ) , Square D. Pedro IV ( aka Rossio ) . It is one of the most beautiful roads of the civil architecture of Pombal , stolen in part to the Tagus River , with their buildings based on wooden piles preserved by the flow of the river that floods the basement . In these pictures we can see the street in your walk its length in a cobblestone , perspective view of the Santa Justa Elevator in Baixa Lisbon . http://aps-ruasdelisboacomhistria.blogspot.com Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Belém, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Belém, Lisbon - Portugal The lovely Praça do Império Garden is situated in one of the noble areas of the cosmopolitan Lisboa, right in front of the wonderful Jerónimos Monastery and of the big Belém Cultural Centre. When the Jerónimos Monastery was founded, back in the 16th century, this area where the Garden is nowadays situated was the so called “Restelo Beach”, as the river margin almost reached the Monastery. The Garden, built in a classical style of the Greek and Roman green areas, was projected and built by the time of the great “Portuguese world exhibition”, when were celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Portuguese Independence, in a nationalist and propaganda act of the ancient dictatorial regime. The Garden’s greatest highlight is the Monumental Fountain, also known as “Luminosa” (’luminous’), for the light effects made with lights and water that delight those who contemplate it. The Garden is endowed with White Cedar and Olive trees that express the typical Portuguese land...

Belém, Lisbon - Portugal Cut into the paving stone, the compass was a present from the Republic of South Africa in 1960 and it's best seen from the top of the Monument to the Discoveries, that you can access by elevator located inside the building. The central map, depicting galleons and mermaids, shows the routes of the discoverers in the 15th and 16th centuries. http://www.strawberryworld-lisbon.com Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

The Portas do Sol Miradouro is the terrace that every person from Lisboa would like to have at home! The astonishing sight of Lisboa blends perfectly with the also magnificent view over the river Tagus. Located in between several highlights of lisboa, from the Portas do Sol Miradouro one can observe the delightful São Vicente Church and the typical Alfama quarter with its narrow picturesque streets. http://pt.wikipedia.org Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Nazaré - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Rua 1ºDezembro, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Praça Sousa Oliveira, Nazaré - Portugal The people of this land say that the Sousa Oliveira Plaza is the drawing room of Nazaré for the tourists. From what remains of the old building , which has seen the do Sítio and the landscape that has the sky and sea. It is one of the most renowned squares in Nazaré Portuguese Pavement , with designs in black stone and the center square of a star with the cardinal points in black and pink stone . Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Praça do Império, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Up on the hill above São Vincente de Fora Monastery is the residential Graça district, reached by tram 28. Miradouro da Graça, a splendid viewpoint offering a panoramic view central Lisbon. An even more extensive view over the city is from Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the Hill Viewpoint). This is the highest point in the city, and its serene atmosphere attracts young couples. A small image of the Virgin standing in front of a chapel dedicated to Saint Gens overlooks the city. It can be reached by turning left on Largo da Graça from Miradouro da Graça into Rua Damasceno Monteiro, then bearing right up Calçada do Monte. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c