Costa Verde: Places
Ponte de Arame
At Lourido there is a pictoresque bridge formed by entwined cables of wire and with a wood platform, suspended over the river Tâmega. Crossing it seem ... more »
Praia da Granja em 1967
Text of an advertisement published by the Granja Beach Tourism Board in 1967:The most famous of the group of beaches belonging to the Vila Nova de Gai ... more »
Quinta dos Biscaínhos
The house was built on the second half of the 18th century, outside the city walls. However, the city growth led to the estate being involved by the u ... more »
Ruínas romanas
Despite its importance in the context of the Roman world, few remains of the old Bracara Augusta have survived. Those worth a visit are the Idol Fount ... more »
Santo Tirso em 1967
This is the text of an advertisement published by the Santo Tirso Municipal Tourism Council in 1967:At Santo Tirso, each site is like a garden and an ... more »
Sé Catedral
Built in the 12th century, in the Roman style, it was later modified for several times and the original architecture was altered. Inside, it is worth ... more »
Sé Catedral
Practically rebuilt in 1070, over a temple many centuries old, the Sé de Braga keeps some vestiges of the original plan, with five naves. However, the ... more »
Seminário de Santiago
Presently lodging the Seminário Conciliar de São Pedro e São Paulo, the Seminário de Santiago was built for the education of the friars of the Society ... more »
Solar do Alvarinho
The Three Arches Building was remodelled so as to lodge a space to defend, promote and publicize the Alvarinho «green wine», handicrafts and other typ ... more »