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Igreja Matriz, Outeirinho Street Santa Comba Dão, Viseu, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Near the place where the Prince Henry , in mid -century . XV, ordered to build a church on the invocation of St. Mary of Bethlehem, the King wanted Manuel I built a large monastery . To perpetuate the memory of Prince , for his great devotion to Our Lady and belief in S. Jerome D. Manuel I in 1496 decided to found the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém , near the city of Lisbon, near the River Tagus . Donated to the monks of the Order of St. Jerome, is now commonly known as the Jeronimos Monastery . The Monastery is a cultural reference that did not escape or to artists, writers and travelers during the five centuries of its existence. It was host and burial of kings , later poets. Today is admired by every one of us , not only as a remarkable piece of architecture, but as an integral part of our culture and identity. The Jeronimos Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907 and in 1983 UNESCO classified ...

Largo Luiz de Camões, Cascais, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Rio Moinhos, Viseu, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves

Situated close to the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time. Cascais also began to attract the attention of the curious, who came here to enjoy a stroll by the seaside, and access to the town was greatly facilitated by the opening of the railway line between Pedrouços and Cascais in 1889. Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan town that still preserves a great deal of its earlier aristocratic atmosphere. It was, however, in the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, that Cascais was given the impetus that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The great driving force behind this transformation was the king of Portugal, Dom Luís I, who, in 1870, converted the Fortaleza da Cidadela into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarch...

Mioma, Viseu, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Sátão ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsatɐ̃w] ) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 201.9 km² and a total population of 13,419 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of 12 parishes and is located in the district Viseu . The present mayor is Alexandre Manuel Mendonça Vaz, elected by the Social Democratic Party . The municipal holiday is August 20. Text: http://pt.wikipedia.org Ph otos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

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Viseu Best known for its velvety red wines and luscious gastronomic delights, Viseu will entice you with its vibrant folklore festivals, pastoral scenery and plentiful collection of cultural gems. Roughly half way between Porto and Coimbra, the rural district of Viseu nestles in the heart of the winemaking Dão-Lafões sub-region, a landscape formed by lush pine forests, crystalline rivers and some of the most reputable vineyards in the country. Across the western border of the district lays the Serra do Caramulo, a 1,075 metre-high (3,500 feet) range known for its fresh mountain water, sleepy schist villages and golden-coloured honey. On clear, sunny days one may climb Caramulinho, the highest peak on the range, to enjoy dramatic views of the distant Serra da Estrela (Mountains of the stars). You will find the district’s prime attractions in its capital – the city of Viseu. Head to the historical Adro da Sé square and enter the richly embellished cathedral that stands in its centre. Go ...