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Praça da Cidade do Salvador, Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Praça Dr.José Afonso, Figueira da Foz, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves

Ferreira Borges street, Oporto, Portugal This market was built in 1885, by order of the City Council, in order to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira (Ribeira Market), according to the project conceived by the architect João Carlos Machado. The Companhia Aliança (Alliance Company), an important foundry enterprise, carried out the construction works, which were concluded in 1888. It operated as a market for a very short period of time, having been used for various purposes. Between 1939 and 1978 it was used as a Fruit Market and was later renovated after a long period of neglect. Today it is as a leisure centre. Text: http://www.portoxxi.com Photos:Celso Gonçalves

A Capela de São Frutuoso, também referida como Capela de São Frutuoso de Montélios, localiza-se na freguesia de Real , concelho de Braga , distrito de mesmo nome , em Portugal . História Foi edificada por iniciativa de São Frutuoso , bispo de Braga e de Dume na segunda metade do século VII , sendo designada como Capela de São Salvador de Montélios. A toponímia "Montélios" tem o significado de "Monte Pequeno". Diversas doações dos séculos IX e X referem este monte, as quais estão patentes no livro " Fidei ". Nas Inquirições de Dinis de Portugal o local encontra-se referido como "Montêlhos". Durante o século XVII , foi incorporada no Convento de São Francisco . Encontra-se classificada como Monumento Nacional pelo Decreto nª 33.587, publicado no DG nº 63, de 27 de março de 1944 . Características Constitui-se em uma capela de pequenas dimensões, em estilo pré- Românico , com traça Suevo - visigótica , aparentemente inspirad...

São Martinho do Porto, Alcobaça, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

The lovely small town of Avis is situated in the vast Alentejo region, in the top on a hill with 201 meters high, rich with history and natural beauty. The origins of Avis are quite ancient, and throughout the territory many archaeological vestiges have been found attesting the ancientry of the region, with several megalithic monuments and vestiges of quite ancient cultures. Avis was the headquarter of one of the most important military order and gave name to one of the most important and charismatic Portuguese dynasty. What remains of the Castle nowadays show the history of other times when religious and military orders populated, defended and built villages. According to the legend, this castle was built in secrecy in the 13th century during the night, and whenever the sun’s rays would rise in the morning, the walls were covered with vegetation so that the Moorish enemy, always around the corner, wouldn’t acknowledge the future fortress. The village, with a mediev...

Rua S.Tomé, Couço, Coruche, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Although the façade and the south tower are 18th century, the origins of the Church of St Paul are in the 16th century, visible in the Manueline Mudejar towers and roof castellations, as well as in the interior decoration. It has a rectangular plan and three naves. The decoration of the side altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altar of Na. Sa. Do Rosário, which has tiles of “cord seca”. The 16th century retable in the chancel represents the conversion of St. Paul. Largo da Igreja, Pavia, Portalegre, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Passeio Dom Luís I, Cascais Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Largo Cândido dos reis, Avis, Portalegre, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Tomar, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c