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Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.691652189603964, -9.215969383207815Built on the northern bank of the Tagus between 1514 and 1520 as part of the Tagus estuary defence system, the Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of the reign of Manuel I. In the tower as a whole one can distinguish two distinct volumes and military architectural models: the mediaeval keep tower and the modern bulwark which, as it contained two artillery levels, allowed for long-distance cannon firing as well as ...
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Versão portuguesa aqui.Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro born 5 February 1985 is a Portuguese professional football player who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 32 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champion...
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Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.698112850075525, -9.206629905588464The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King D. Manuel I and was entrusted to the Order of São Jerónimo. It is located in the parish of Belém, in the city and municipality of Lisbon. It has, since 2016, the status of National Pantheon. The culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most notable Portuguese ...
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Made in PT bringing 560.web3 content to the world.Torre de Belém - en
Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.691652189603964, -9.215969383207815Built on the northern bank of the Tagus between 1514 and 1520 as part of the Tagus estuary defence system, the Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of the reign of Manuel I. In the tower as a whole one can distinguish two distinct volumes and military architectural models: the mediaeval keep tower and the modern bulwark which, as it contained two artillery levels, allowed for long-distance cannon firing as well as ...
Made in PT bringing 560.web3 content to the world.CR7 2023 Edition
Versão portuguesa aqui.Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro born 5 February 1985 is a Portuguese professional football player who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 32 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champion...
Made in PT bringing 560.web3 content to the world.Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - en
Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.698112850075525, -9.206629905588464The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King D. Manuel I and was entrusted to the Order of São Jerónimo. It is located in the parish of Belém, in the city and municipality of Lisbon. It has, since 2016, the status of National Pantheon. The culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most notable Portuguese ...
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GPS 38.782019777775815, -9.497362641195004
The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a Portuguese lighthouse located on the cape of the same name, in the parish of Colares, Municipality of Sintra, District of Lisbon, in Portugal.
Square masonry tower, lined with white tiles and outbuildings, red lantern and balcony.
History
The westernmost lighthouse on the European continent, it was built by the Pombaline Charter of February 1, 1758. It started operating in 1772 and underwent major changes in 1843.
Description
It has a tower 22 meters high and its light is 165 meters above sea level. In the lighthouse there are nine residences because, in the past, there was a need to man the lantern, the sound signal, the acetylene factory and the radio lighthouse. It is currently manned by three lighthouse keepers who ensure maritime signaling between Cabo da Roca and Ericeira.
Chronology
1758, February 1st - a permit issued by the General Board of the Treasury of the Kingdom orders the construction of six lighthouses; 1772 - the Cabo da Roca lighthouse started operating, being the third oldest on our coast *1; 1843 - managed by engineer Gaudêncio Fontana , the lighthouse underwent important changes, with the installation of a new rotating device, made up of sixteen Argand lamps with parabolic reflectors; 1865 - critical voices were raised against the effectiveness of the lighthouse; 1883 - the installation of an electric lighthouse was approved and a sound signal; 1897 - the electric lighthouse starts working, with a reserve system consisting of a 3-twist oil lamp; the optical apparatus was of the 4th order, the rotation being produced by a clockwork mechanism; a steam siren comes into operation (sound signal); 1917 - construction of an installation for the production of acetylene gas; 1932 - the sound signal was replaced by a compressed air one; 1937 - installation of a radio beacon; 1946 - assembly of a new optical device; 1947 - this was replaced by a 3rd order one, with a 3000W lamp; 1949 - connection to the public water supply network;
1980 - electrical installation; 1982 - placement of an electric siren; 1990 - automation of the lighthouse and closure of acetylene gas production; 2000 - the electric siren stopped working; 2001 - deactivation of the radio beacon.
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Versão portuguesa aqui.
GPS 38.782019777775815, -9.497362641195004
The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a Portuguese lighthouse located on the cape of the same name, in the parish of Colares, Municipality of Sintra, District of Lisbon, in Portugal.
Square masonry tower, lined with white tiles and outbuildings, red lantern and balcony.
History
The westernmost lighthouse on the European continent, it was built by the Pombaline Charter of February 1, 1758. It started operating in 1772 and underwent major changes in 1843.
Description
It has a tower 22 meters high and its light is 165 meters above sea level. In the lighthouse there are nine residences because, in the past, there was a need to man the lantern, the sound signal, the acetylene factory and the radio lighthouse. It is currently manned by three lighthouse keepers who ensure maritime signaling between Cabo da Roca and Ericeira.
Chronology
1758, February 1st - a permit issued by the General Board of the Treasury of the Kingdom orders the construction of six lighthouses; 1772 - the Cabo da Roca lighthouse started operating, being the third oldest on our coast *1; 1843 - managed by engineer Gaudêncio Fontana , the lighthouse underwent important changes, with the installation of a new rotating device, made up of sixteen Argand lamps with parabolic reflectors; 1865 - critical voices were raised against the effectiveness of the lighthouse; 1883 - the installation of an electric lighthouse was approved and a sound signal; 1897 - the electric lighthouse starts working, with a reserve system consisting of a 3-twist oil lamp; the optical apparatus was of the 4th order, the rotation being produced by a clockwork mechanism; a steam siren comes into operation (sound signal); 1917 - construction of an installation for the production of acetylene gas; 1932 - the sound signal was replaced by a compressed air one; 1937 - installation of a radio beacon; 1946 - assembly of a new optical device; 1947 - this was replaced by a 3rd order one, with a 3000W lamp; 1949 - connection to the public water supply network;
1980 - electrical installation; 1982 - placement of an electric siren; 1990 - automation of the lighthouse and closure of acetylene gas production; 2000 - the electric siren stopped working; 2001 - deactivation of the radio beacon.
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