The Bread Museum, in Seia
The Bread Museum is a private museum which displays and preserves the traditions, history and art of Portuguese bread. In more than 3,500 m² visitors will find a range of activities designed to culture, education and leisure, divided into four exhibition rooms: the Bread Cycle…
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Torre, Highest Point of Portugal Continental
The Tower is the point of highest elevation of the Serra da Estrela and also…
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Glacier Valleys, Five Routes in Serra da Estrela
The glacial valleys of the Serra da Estrela are unique in Portugal and are witness to the glacial era. The glaciation (which occurred 20,000 years) led to the existence of perpetual snow that melted and made compact. He graduated so…
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Estrela Mountain Dog, Serra da Estrela Dog
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a large sized breed of dog that has been used to guard herds and homesteads in the Estrela Mountains of Portugal for centuries. Coat The Estrela Mountain dog comes in two coat types. Both types should have coat resembling the texture of goat hair. Long coat: The thick, slightly…
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Monsanto, What To See: Religious and Military Architecture
Religious architecture: Chapel of San Pedro de Coming to Doe or Mother Church of Vira-Doe Chapel of Our Lady of Azenha…
Monsanto, Carved on Granite Stone, Historic village of Portugal
Located in Idanha-a-Nova, Monsanto is an imposing town carved in granite rough of a stone promontory that dominates the surrounding plain.…
History of the Jews in Belmonte
The marranos that have been living in Belmonte are sometimes referred to as the “Belmonte Jews.” They are a community that has survived…
New Christian, Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity
New Christian or convert was the name given in Portugal, Spain and Brazil to Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity, in…
Piódão Village, In Arganil
Piodão is a parish of Arganil. The village of Piódão, is located on the slopes of Serra do Açor(Açor Mountain Range).…
Geopark Naturtejo, Earth History, The Geological and Paleontological Heritage
Geopark Naturtejo da Meseta Meridional is a geopark extending the area composed…
Portugal Schist Villages, 27 Villages
The Network of Schist Villages comprises 27 villages of 16 municipalities that…
King Wamba, The Last Great King of the Visigoths
Wamba, The Last Great King of the Visigoths The Castle in Vila…
Ichnofossils of Penha Garcia
If man made his mark in Penha Garcia, the same is true…
Castle of Penha Garcia
The Castle of Penha Garcia is located in the town of Penha…
