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Ponte Romana de Trajano

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Rua da Ponte
5400-501, Chaves

Chaves

Bridge built in granite, formed by eighteen arches, although currently only twelve are visible. On this bridge there are two columns commemorating the time of Emperors Vespasian and Trajan. Currently, it is closed to traffic, functioning only as a pedestrian bridge.

Forte de São Neutel

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Avenida Heróis de Chaves
5400-302, Chaves

Chaves

17th century fort with a star-shaped plan, consisting of four regular bastions. Its plan is similar to the neighboring Fort of São Francisco, both built during the Restoration Wars. Highlight for the internal ditch, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Brotas and the diving fountain implanted in the ditch.

Praça de Camões

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Praça de Camões
5400, Chaves

Chaves

Wide and pleasant square where you can see the Igreja Matriz building, the statue of Dom Afonso – Barcelos Count, the Town Hall building and the Museum/Library building. Chaves Castle is just a few meters from this square.

Área de Lazer do Rio Tâmega

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Jardim do Tabolado
5400, Chaves

Chaves

Cozy and pleasant space, with grassy areas and pedestrian areas, where you can walk and contemplate the beauty of the Tâmega River and its Roman bridge. Highlight for its large and complete children's playground.

Torre de Menagem de Bragança

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Cidadela
5300-025, Bragança

Bragança

An elegant towe that stands out from the rest of the walls. It has vigilance posts in the angles and a cistern inside. A special note to the ogival window of the southern façade. The gazebo with battlements offers a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains of Nogueira, Coroa and Montesinho and, to the north, of the Sanabria peaks.

Ponte do Freixo

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Sobre o Rio Douro
4306, Porto

Porto

A Ponte do Freixo é a que se encontra mais a montante do rio Douro, entre as várias que unem o Porto a Vila Nova de Gaia. Este projeto da autoria de António Reis foi construído com o objetivo de minimizar os congestionamentos ao trânsito automóvel vividos nas Pontes da Arrábida e Ponte Luiz l.

Cais de Gaia

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Avenida Diogo Leite
4400-266, Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on the left bank of the Douro River, directly facing Oporto's Ribeira (riverside), the Gaia Ribeira is a lively area, most especially during the summer. The tourists do not resist the temptation of a walk on this side of the river and of visiting the Port Wine Cellars. The Cais de Gaia, a space that includes many bars and restaurants with lovely terraces near the banks is more recent.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

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Avenida Brasília
1400-038, Lisboa

Lisboa

Built on the occasion of the Portuguese World Exhibition, the ostentatious Padrão, a work by Leopoldo de Almeida, rests on a compass rose and its design in the form of a caravel is imaginative. Inside the monument, an elevator goes up to the sixth floor, where you have access to a terrace from which you can get a fantastic panorama of the Tagus River and Belém. The attics house temporary exhibitions.

Do Bairro Alto ao Cais do Sodré

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Bairro Alto - Cais do Sodré
1200, Lisboa

Lisboa

At the top of Glória Lift is the garden and viewpoint of São Pedro de Alcântara and, going up Dom Pedro V Street, you reach Jardim do Príncipe Real. Underneath the garden is the Patriarcal water reservoir, from 1864. A little further on are the Natural History and Science Museums, as well as the Botanical Garden. On Academia das Ciências Street you will find the Academy and the Geological Museum. Continuing along São Bento Street you will find the Assembly of the Republic, installed in the São Bento Palace. Continue along Avenida Dom Carlos I and you will see the …

Elevador de Santa Justa

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Rua do Ouro
1100-060, Lisboa

Lisboa

This is one of the most eccentric buildings in the downtown area. The Santa Justa elevator allows those who are downtown, to access Bairro Alto (32 meters above) in a comfortable way. At the top of the tower, which can also be accessed via a spiral staircase, there is an outdoor cafe. From the terrace the view over Rossio, Baixa, Castelo and River Tagus is splendid.

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