Heritage Site Collection (page 4)

Quinta da Praia das Fontes, a palace dating back to the 17th century, nowadays a local accommodation. The statue of King Dom Manuel I faces the Tagus river

The medieval castle of Palmela, dating back to the 12th century. Portugal

The fortress of Santiago do Outao, dating back to the 16th century, nowadays an hospital. Setubal, Portugal

Cais das Colunas, a heritage site, in the Tagus river. Lisbon, Portugal

The traditional village of Santa Susana at sunset. Alentejo, Portugal

Beech trees and oaks in the forest in Autumn. Manteigas, Serra da da Estrela Nature Park. Portugal

Chestnut hedgehogs in the forest in Autumn. Manteigas, Serra da da Estrela Nature Park. Portugal

Waterfall on the Leandres stream, Poco do Inferno. Manteigas, Serrra da Estrela Nature Park. Portugal

Wild boar statue, sculpted in granit, dating back to proto-historical times, more or less four to five thousand years before Christ

Mountain stream in Autumn. Manteigas, Serra da da Estrela Nature Park. Portugal

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) forest of Sao Lourenco in the Autumn. Manteigas, Serra da Estrela Nature Park. Portugal

Convent of Sao Francisco, dating back to the 17th century, nowadays the Town Hall of Vila do Porto. Santa Maria island. Azores, Portugal

Barreiro da Faneca, the place where, for centuries, potters extracted the excellent clay of Santa Maria island to make excellent earthenware

The main church in Santo Espirito, dating back to the 16th century. All the black stone is lava rock. Santa Maria island, Azores. Portugal

Sao Lourenco Bay (Baia de Sao Lourenco) with terraced vineyards facing the sea. Santa Maria island. Azores, Portugal

The christian cross facing the Atlantic Ocean. Graciosa island, Azores. Portugal

Fresh water tank, centuries old, to supply the population. Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Graciosa island. Azores, Portugal

Fontes traditional windmill. Graciosa island, Azores islands. Portugal

Medieval gallows at the village of Freixiel, in its kind a unique monument in the Iberian Peninsula. Vila Flor, Tras os Montes. Portugal

The Palace of the Tavoras powerful family, nowadays the Town Hall and the statue of Pope John Paul II at dusk. Mirandela, Portugal

The Tua river and the 16th century bridge, of roman origin, at twilight. The Palace of the Tavoras powerful family can be seen on the background. Mirandela, Portugal

The Tagus river at Alamal beach. The 13th century castle of Belver dominates the entire region. Alentejo, Portugal

Palmela and Sao Pedro Motherchurch in Spring. Portugal

Traditional schist houses, Ermelo. Alvao Nature Park, Tras os Montes. Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Barreiro, Alvao Nature Park. Tras os Montes, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) to store the corn away from the mice. Agunchos, Cerva. Ribeira de Pena, Tras os Montes. Portugal

Traditional houses. Celorico de Basto, Minho. Portugal

Mondim de Basto Town Hall, a beautiful house dating back to the 17th century. Tras os Montes, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Bobal, serra do Alvao. Tras os Montes, Portugal

The house where lived the famous 19th century portuguese writer Camilo Castelo Branco. Friume, Ribeira de Pena. Tras os Montes, Portugal

A big granary (espigueiro) to store the corn away from the mice. Carrazedo, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

Moinhos de Rei (The Kings Watermills), Serra da Cabreira mountain range. Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

A traditional granary (espigueiro) at Bucos. Cabeceiras de Basto, Minho. Portugal

Monastery of Sao Miguel de Refojos de Basto, a jewel of the baroque style in the north of the country, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

Church of the Monastery of Sao Miguel de Refojos de Basto, a jewel of the baroque style in the north of the country, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

The longest granary (espigueiro) in Portugal with 29, 40m, dating back to 1853. It has a capacity to store 30 ox carts of corn. Carrazedo, Bucos. Cabeceiras de Basto, Minho. Portugal

Medieval bridge crossing the Alva river in Alvoco das Varzeas. Serra do Acor, Portugal

The Alva river passing through Avo village, a 1000 years old community. Portugal

The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Sines against the north african pirates. Alentejo, Portugal

The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Ericeira against the north african pirates. Portugal

Piodao, a traditional village in the heart of Portugal. All the houses in the village are built with schist

Houses and church in Alfama, a traditional district of Lisbon. Portugal

Equestrian statue of King Joao I, Praca da Figueira. Lisbon, Portugal

The Compass pavement, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Praca do Imperio and Belem Cultural Center. Lisbon, Portugal

Obidos and the castle at dusk. A traditional medieval village taken to the moors in the 12th century. Portugal

Quinta da Fidalga. In this property, during the 14th century, lived Pedro da Gama, brother of Vasco da Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea

Interior of the Igreja de Jesus (Coro Alto room), dating back to the 15th century, designed by the architect Diogo Boitaca in 1494

Gargoyle on the cloisters of the 15th century Convento de Jesus (Jesus Convent) designed by the architect Diogo Boitaca in 1494

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