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Mosteiro da Batalha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vit\u00f3ria, better known as the Monastery of Batalha  and also known as the “Temple of the Fatherland”,  is a Dominican monastery located in the village of Batalha, in the Leiria district in the Centro region, province da Beira Litoral, in Portugal, which was built in 1386 by King Jo\u00e3o I of Portugal  in thanks to the Virgin Mary for the victory against Castilian rivals in the battle of Aljubarrota.  This monastery of the Order of S\u00e3o Domingos was built over two centuries until around 1563, during the reign of seven kings of Portugal, although since 1388 the first Dominican friars lived there. An example of late Portuguese Gothic architecture, or Manueline style, it is considered a world heritage site by UNESCO, and on 7 July 2007 it was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Monastery of Santa Maria de Bel\u00e9m, better known as Mosteiro dos Jer\u00f3nimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King Manuel I and was handed over to the Order of S\u00e3o Jer\u00f3nimo. It is located in the parish of Bel\u00e9m, in the city and municipality of Lisbon. It has, since 2016, the status of National Pantheon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic complex of its time and one of the main hall churches in Europe. Its construction began at the beginning of the 16th century and lasted for a hundred years, having been directed by a remarkable group of architects\/masters of works (note the decisive role of Jo\u00e3o de Castilho).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and, in 1983, it was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the Torre de Bel\u00e9m. On July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Santu\u00e1rio de Santa Luzia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (also known as the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia), built on the west end of Monte de Santa Luzia, in Viana do Castelo, is undoubtedly one of the most famous and emblematic monuments in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This temple is an excellent example of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic architecture. The construction of the sanctuary at the top of Monte de Santa Luzia began in 1904 and was completed in 1959, due to the initiative of the Brotherhood of Santa Luzia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To reach the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, you can choose to take a car, climb the many steps or use the Santa Luzia elevator, which can transport up to 24 people. The trip is 650 meters, with a slope of 160 meters and a total duration of six to seven minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Porto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Porto is the city that gave its name to Portugal (Portucale) and the famous Portuguese wine with the same name. But the city is not just that, and it is no wonder that in 2012, 2014, 2017 it was chosen as the best European tourist destination. When visiting Porto, you will discover a city full of charm, where the old blends perfectly with the modern, a city that is cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. Porto is a source of inspiration, where those who visit always end up coming back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Built before the 11th century, the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is older than the Portuguese nation. According to history, it was here that the battle of S\u00e3o Mamede (Guimar\u00e3es) was prepared, a battle that brought the future first Portuguese king D. Afonso Henriques and his mother Teresa de Le\u00e3o, who was in the place of present-day Spain, face to face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During your visit, walk along the walls, admire the beautiful keep with 4 towers and the chapel in honor of Nossa Senhora da Encarna\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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