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Just as people did in the Renaissance, enter Braga by the Porta Nova Archway. |
At the top of 700 steps lies the most beautiful Baroque sanctuary in Portugal, complemented by an enigmatic medieval tower. |
Visit the capital of Trás-os-Montes in the far north-east of Portugal. Discover the strong personality of this city standing proud on the banks of the ... |
Built in the first half of the 18th century, this palace, is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. |
From the central avenue in Lamego climb the hill up an imposing baroque staircase and visit the Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. |
Extending upwards through 75 metres of elegance, the Tower of Clérigos is the highly distinctive landmark of Porto. |
To reach the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga, you can go by foot, car or even take the vertical tram, an impressive piece of 19th century engineering. |
Baroque Porto is home to the unusual baroque decoration of carved and gilded woodwork on blue and white tiles. |
Discover the fantastic, picturesque work of Nicolau Nasoni, an Italian painter-decorator, who fell in love with the North of Portugal. |
Take a boat trip along the River Douro, discover the region's estates and immerse yourself in the pleasures of a chalice of Port Wine! |
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