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   Tourism in the Country

   Hotel Rural Capela das Artes

   Experience authentic Portugal, under the light of the Algarve, in a historic Quinta.The boutique Capela das Artes (4000 m2 covered, 6 Farm Hectares ) preserves the authenticity of the XVth century architectural complex: the " Quinta da Cruz " with a (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 282 320 200
   Fax: +351 282 320 209
   E-mail: admin@capeladasartes.com
   Website: http://www.capeladasartes.com
   

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   Campino

   The campino is the expressive and popular personality typically found in the vast Ribatejo meadowland. He is still considered today to be a representative national figure even though it has unfortunately now become much rarer to see him sitting (...)

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   Towns and Villages

   Montijo

   Situated next to the River Tagus, this area was donated in the 12th century by the King of Portugal to the Military Order of Santiago de Espada which controlled a vast territory with the Castle of Palmela as its highest point. For centuries it bore (...)

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   Monuments

   Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Naso

   Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do NasoThe sanctuary is known as the "Queen of the Mirandeses". According to legends concerning the origins of this cult, soldiers of the Reconquest during the period of Asturia-Leon, already worshipped the Virgin Mary in (...)
   
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   The Urban Sketchers in the Azores

   Jenny Adam, from Germany, went to discover the Azores along with Alexandra Baptista and together they sketched the delights of the Terceira, São Miguel and Pico Islands. The natural beauty, the most remarkable landmarks and the hospitality of the (...)

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   Other

   The Mariano Cult in Portugal

   According to some experts, the veneration of Mary represents the spontaneous transformation of the religious worship of Mother Earth. Remnants of this tradition became Our Lady of Rocha, of Penha, of Fraga or of Lapa. It was the Conciliate of (...)

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   The Urban Sketchers in the Azores

   Jenny Adam, from Germany, went to discover the Azores along with Alexandra Baptista and together they sketched the delights of the Terceira, São Miguel and Pico Islands. The natural beauty, the most remarkable landmarks and the hospitality of the (...)

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   Towns and Villages

   Penafiel

   In a region that is known to be of very ancient origin, it is said that there were once two castles here, one by the name of Aguiar de Sousa and the other known as the castle of Pena. When the Moors occupied this region, they tried to invade the (...)

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   News

   The "Cante Alentejano" (Alentejo Song) is World Heritage

   Portugal has, in its cultural heritage, a very genuine musical expression, unique in the world, the "Cante Alentejano" (Alentejo Song), now recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.Among the 46 candidates for the (...)

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    Towns and Villages

    Mirandela

    This beautiful city stands on the banks of the River Tua and is often referred to as the garden city. It is popularly said by the local inhabitants that "when people see Mirandela they inevitably want to stay here".The festivals held at the end of (...)

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