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The ensemble called the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua , implanted in the extremity of the Cape Espichel, is undoubtedly the most important and characteristic of the municipality. There are precious in this aggregate of buildings , from the ancient chapel of the Church Memory seventeenth century , since the bodies of the rustic " host " to the aqueduct and the " Water House " , a unit of graphic values ​​that made ​​him forget the disparity of styles. The cult of Our Lady of the Cape is lost in the mists of time and it is conceivable that prior to his worship - from the fifteenth century - was the Cape Espichel pilgrimage center . The present culture dates back to around 1410 , the year that would have been discovered at the end of Cape Espichel the venerated image of Our Lady of the Cape , two old and Alcabideche da Caparica , which dreams would have been advised by coincident Before H...

Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

The International Architects Union decided to give the Gold Medal to the known architect Siza Vieira. The candidature of Porto architect to one of the most prestigious architectural awards , was proposed ​​by RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects , announced the website of Portuguese Order of Architects , Southern Regional Chamber “(…) It's Architecture cannot be copied, but is a fine example for young architects. He never gave in to easyness or fashion. He is the "Architect" of the 20th century's final quarter and e continues, in this 21st century, to incarnate the excelency and the biggest bets of the job.”, referes the press release sent by the IAU. The Portuguese Order of Architects had already presented the candidature of Álvaro Siza Vieira both in 2002 and in 2005, but this was only given in the 2011 edition. The awards and the gold medal of the IAU are attributed every three years, The Awards and the Gold Medal of th...

Avenida da Rainha Maria Cristina, Barcelona, Espanha

The Praça dos Restauradores (Restorer's Square) is located on the south end of Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue), right beside the Rossio railway station (also an architectural masterpiece not to be missed!). This is a busy area of Lisbon and also the place to find the recently renovated Orion Eden, once a theatre and today a hotel that has kept the wonderful original façade. Easily recognisable because of its Obelisk and the sculpture that commemorates the 1640 restoration of Portugal's Independence from Spain, this square has much to see, but the best is the architecture that can be seen in the surrounding buildings, like Palácio Foz, Orion Eden Hotel, the small bandstand, Avenida Palace Hotel, and many others. Close by you can find the Elevador da Glória (Glória Funicular) that will take you to the charming area of Bairro Alto. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c http://www.strawberryworld-lisbon.com

Av. Liberdade, Lisboa, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

The Lighthouse Cape Espichel was built in 1790, the first lighthouse on their back by the British in Portugal known as "Black Coasts". It is formed by a hexagonal tower 32 meters high which has an attached building. Your lighting has changed throughout its history, in 1886 the light began to be powered by steam and oil in 1926 was already working with electricity. Today has a range of 26 miles. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

detail design in black stone Sesimbra beach, Setubal, Portugal Sesimbra beach goes out through the lovely coastal road that runs through the beautiful Sesimbra village. The waters are still and crystalline, hence the beach is mostly frequented by the local inhabitants, by families, children, youngsters and the tourists that visit this lovely site, that also offers good hotels and restaurants. This is a very charming central beach, with good accesses and amenities, usually very crowded during summer months. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c http://www.getportugal.com

details of the design in sidewalk Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon - Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Machado dos Santos Square, Setúbal, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Lisbon, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Monuments by leading world architects from the past and the present, and some fantastic baroque carvings. Add a world-famous sweet wine and a certain British flavor. Place it all by a grand river, and you have "O Porto," the port, Porto -- Portugal's second largest metropolis, and one of Europe's most charismatic cities. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Roc2c Team Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c