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Jardim Guerra Junqueiro, previously named Jardim da Estrela, is the coolest and most charming park in Lisbon. The park has been renamed after the famous Portuguese writer Guerra Junqueiro, but most Lisbon locals actually only know it by its former name. Weird enough there’s a sign just outside the south entrance (in front of the Basílica da Estrela church) still referring to it as Jardim da Estrela. The park is 4.6 hectares (that’s 11.4 acres to my American friends) and sits between the Basílica da Estrela church, the Military hospital and an old English cemetery – Cemitério Inglês – right at the heart of the city. If you are planning a city trip to Lisbon make sure you don’t miss it; you can find the map, directions and nearby mass transit  here . (if you find yourself trapped in the city on a scorching summer day then I definitely recommend you to visit the park as it’s always a few degrees cooler) All the entrances feature large cast iron gates and the e...

The neoclassical palace of Lisbon's Town Hall looks out to a square paved with the city's trademark cobbled designs.  The building is open to the public every second and fourth Sunday of the month in guided tours in the morning, but you can always admire it from outside, sitting by the landmark 18th century spiral pillory crowned with a gilt metal sphere. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c Text  http://www.lisbonlux.com

OPorto, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Largo Manuel José Casimiro, Pavia, Alentejo, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

CAMOES SQUARE Lisbon's Meeting Place This small square is the transition zone between Chiado and Bairro Alto .  In its center is a monumental statue of 16th century epic poet Luis de Camões standing on a pedestal with other smaller statues of classical Portuguese authors. Behind it is a historical kiosk serving traditional Portuguese refreshments.  It faces Largo do Chiado, where there are two Baroque churches: Loreto (also known as "of the Italians") and Encarnação.  Here is also Lisbon's best-known café, A Brasileira , a meeting place of several generations of intellectuals and artists.  In front is a statue of poet Fernando Pessoa sitting in a chair, recalling the days when he used to write at this cafe. Text:  http://www.golisbon.com Photos: Internet

  All construction, pavements and floors in natural local granite. "Espigueiro". Tipical barn in the north of Portugal built in of local granite used in small farms.  Granite public tank for comunal clothes' washing Traditional granite cobblestone pavement and building. Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Largo Luís de Camões Praça do Município Chiado Rua Augusta Parque das Nações Photos:  Internet

Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c

Coruche, Portugal Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c