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Museu do Traje de Viana do Castelo
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Praça da República, 58
4900-520, Viana do Castelo
Museum dedicated to the preservation of ethnographic traditions, around 900 pieces, with emphasis on the Minho costume. Here you can see a permanent exhibition about Wool and Linen in Alto Minho Costume. It also works as a space for temporary exhibitions, with varied themes.
Praça Velha
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Praça Velha
9700-201, Angra do Heroísmo
Inserida no centro histórico desta bela cidade, reconhecido pela UNESCO, em 1983, como Cidade Património Mundial, a Praça Velha é o principal e mais antigo espaço de encontro cívico de Angra do Heroísmo.
Portas do Mar
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Avenida Infante Dom Henrique - Portas do Mar
9500-770, Ponta Delgada
Inaugurated in July 2008, the doors of the sea are a modern space and very excited, which resulted in the refurbishment of the seafront of Ponta Delgada. In the area of leisure and commerce will be able to find a ferry terminal, a recreational marina, a swimming pool, a parking lot, an amphitheatre and a pavilion of the sea. There is also, as expected, a wide variety of department stores, restaurants, bars and shops.
Pontão da Praça do Barqueiro
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Praça do Barqueiro
9400, Porto Santo
A small bridge that enters the sea, with a lovely ocean view.
Avenida Arriaga e Avenida Zarco
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Avenida Arriaga
9000, Funchal
Foot street with many historic buildings, restaurants and shops.
Baía do Funchal
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Baía do Funchal
9004-513, Funchal
É uma das portas de entrada na bela ilha da Madeira, sendo o porto nacional com mais movimentação de turistas. Localizado a cerca de 15 minutos do centro, aqui encontra vários restaurantes e hotéis.
Sinagoga Bet Eliahu
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Rua da Fonte da Rosa, 41
6250-041, Belmonte
It is in the area of the old Jewish quarter, on the street Rua Fonte da Rosa, and is very popular among Jews, who make their prayers there, and curious people from other religions, who seek to know more about the Jewish community. Inaugurated in 1996, the Synagogue can only be visited by appointment, at the Jewish Museum. It is oriented towards Jerusalem and its name is a tribute to the worthy Jew who financed its construction. The Jewish community also has its own cemetery.
Centro Histórico de Belmonte
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Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral
6250-088, Belmonte
Irregular urban complex organized in three poles, which correspond to the consecutive phases of construction: from the 9th to the 13th century, from the 13th to the 19th century, and finally, from the 15th to the 18th century. Among the various monuments that you can visit here, highlight the Belmonte Castle, the Church of São Tiago and the attached chapel of Cabrais and the pillory.
Museu dos Descobrimentos / Centro de Interpretação “À Descoberta do Novo Mundo”
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Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral, 68
6250-088, Belmonte
It was Pedro Álvares Cabral, with the discovery of Brazil in 1500, who inspired the creation of this attractive and interactive Museum. The Interpretation Center "À Descoberta do Novo Mundo" (Discovering the New World) is distinguished by the use of modern technologies and museographic techniques that make the visitor "go back" more than 500 years and feel like discovering Brazil. Whether passing through the interior of a ship, the high seas or a colorful market on the other side of the Atlantic, this museum provides differentiating experiences.
Igreja Matriz de Belmonte / Igreja da Sagrada Família
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Largo Dr. António José de Almeida, 6
6250-039, Belmonte
Inside, we can find the image of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, who accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral on the journey he discovered Brazil. The 14th century image is found in a side altarpiece and is much appreciated by those who visit this temple, inaugurated in 1940. The bell tower stands out on the main façade of this church, with eclectic and revivalist marks. It is located in the historic center and offers a privileged view of Cova da Beira.