Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 39.41186996552473, -9.51009157704379 The Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas, Forte da Berlenga or Fortaleza das Berlengas, is located on the island of Berlenga Grande, in the Berlengas archipelago, integrating the defensive set of Peniche, in the district of Leiria, in Portugal. The São João Baptista Fort has been classified as a National Monument since 1938. History Background The human occupation of Berlenga Grande (the only habitable one) dates back to Anti...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 39.41186996552473, -9.51009157704379 The Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas, Forte da Berlenga or Fortaleza das Berlengas, is located on the island of Berlenga Grande, in the Berlengas archipelago, integrating the defensive set of Peniche, in the district of Leiria, in Portugal. The São João Baptista Fort has been classified as a National Monument since 1938. History Background The human occupation of Berlenga Grande (the only habitable one) dates back to Anti...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.02304872196836, -8.996447068643153​ Construction of a tower began in 1515 in the convent of S. Vicente, where a light was lit, probably an occasional bonfire, maintained by the religious who lived there, to serve as a guide for navigators, highlighting the importance of this place. . In 1587, the corsair Francis Drake took the convent by storm, eventually destroying the tower that would only be restored in 1606 by King Filipe II, with the lights going out during...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.02304872196836, -8.996447068643153​ Construction of a tower began in 1515 in the convent of S. Vicente, where a light was lit, probably an occasional bonfire, maintained by the religious who lived there, to serve as a guide for navigators, highlighting the importance of this place. . In 1587, the corsair Francis Drake took the convent by storm, eventually destroying the tower that would only be restored in 1606 by King Filipe II, with the lights going out during...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 39.41514749805205, -9.50932517690503 ​The Berlenga lighthouse, a reference point on the island, not only for navigation but also for those who visit it, was first mentioned in the Pombaline charter of February 1, 1758, which ordered it to be built. The truth is that the Berlenga lighthouse would not come to fruition under this charter. An Ordinance of the Ministry of Finance of December 12, 1836, determines the construction, among others, of the Berlengas lighthous...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 39.41514749805205, -9.50932517690503 ​The Berlenga lighthouse, a reference point on the island, not only for navigation but also for those who visit it, was first mentioned in the Pombaline charter of February 1, 1758, which ordered it to be built. The truth is that the Berlenga lighthouse would not come to fruition under this charter. An Ordinance of the Ministry of Finance of December 12, 1836, determines the construction, among others, of the Berlengas lighthous...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.44453879513361, -9.1024498292727 In September 1533, the master of the Order of São Tiago and Duke of Aveiro issued a charter with the intention of building a new church in Ribeira de Sesimbra, which the village already lacked.The needs inherent to a population essentially made up of sailors and fishermen and the attraction exerted by the sea caused, in the early 16th century, the demographic decay of the parish of Castelo, little by little spilling over from the...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.44453879513361, -9.1024498292727 In September 1533, the master of the Order of São Tiago and Duke of Aveiro issued a charter with the intention of building a new church in Ribeira de Sesimbra, which the village already lacked.The needs inherent to a population essentially made up of sailors and fishermen and the attraction exerted by the sea caused, in the early 16th century, the demographic decay of the parish of Castelo, little by little spilling over from the...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.71245319521663, -9.24000685018293Linda-a-Velha has venerated Nossa Senhora do Cabo since the distant year of 1763, the year from which Father António Xavier Ligeiro dedicated a beautiful Chapel to her, dating from the year 1780. The Chapel became insufficient for the religious life of this locality , for this reason Father Manuel Martins founded in 1996, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, together with a School of Music and Home for the Elderly.

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.71245319521663, -9.24000685018293Linda-a-Velha has venerated Nossa Senhora do Cabo since the distant year of 1763, the year from which Father António Xavier Ligeiro dedicated a beautiful Chapel to her, dating from the year 1780. The Chapel became insufficient for the religious life of this locality , for this reason Father Manuel Martins founded in 1996, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, together with a School of Music and Home for the Elderly.

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.70022642860227, -9.232301876052173 The Parish of Cristo Rei de Algés was created on November 15, 1966, and until then was integrated into the parish of São Romão de Carnaxide. The parish priest of Carnaxide since 1943, Father Manuel dos Reis Escudeiro, then became the first parish priest of the Parish of Algés, where he already resided. He remained parish priest until 1976, when work began on the new church.Until November 20, 1977, the date of the dedication of ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.70022642860227, -9.232301876052173 The Parish of Cristo Rei de Algés was created on November 15, 1966, and until then was integrated into the parish of São Romão de Carnaxide. The parish priest of Carnaxide since 1943, Father Manuel dos Reis Escudeiro, then became the first parish priest of the Parish of Algés, where he already resided. He remained parish priest until 1976, when work began on the new church.Until November 20, 1977, the date of the dedication of ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.69347498839468, -9.302412352752668 Fountain dating from 1849, consisting of a spout, a niche and a structure that, on the sides, forms stone benches. Gallery

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.69347498839468, -9.302412352752668 Fountain dating from 1849, consisting of a spout, a niche and a structure that, on the sides, forms stone benches. Gallery

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.71920952713779, -9.263306688474145 The blessing of the first stone took place on May 13, 1984, a very significant date for all those who make the pilgrimage to Cova da Iria, interceding with Our Lady of Fátima for her blessing and protection. And She heard the prayers of this Queijas community.Once built, the dedication of this Church took place on September 28, 1986, presided over by D. António Ribeiro, Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon, on the eve of the Solemnity ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.71920952713779, -9.263306688474145 The blessing of the first stone took place on May 13, 1984, a very significant date for all those who make the pilgrimage to Cova da Iria, interceding with Our Lady of Fátima for her blessing and protection. And She heard the prayers of this Queijas community.Once built, the dedication of this Church took place on September 28, 1986, presided over by D. António Ribeiro, Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon, on the eve of the Solemnity ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.518954315904836, -9.0145841096026 The Church of São Lourenço is a 16th century temple. XVI, with a very simple exterior, exemplifying a sober style common in a rural environment. Over the centuries, some architectural and decorative changes were made, especially after the 1755 earthquake.The interior is lined with tile panels from the 17th century. XVIII, representing religious scenes from the Old Testament. One of the panels still dating from the 17th century s...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.518954315904836, -9.0145841096026 The Church of São Lourenço is a 16th century temple. XVI, with a very simple exterior, exemplifying a sober style common in a rural environment. Over the centuries, some architectural and decorative changes were made, especially after the 1755 earthquake.The interior is lined with tile panels from the 17th century. XVIII, representing religious scenes from the Old Testament. One of the panels still dating from the 17th century s...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.52650759504272, -8.894158297282605 It was a charity hospital and belonged to the Convent of Jesus, to a devotee of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos and, in the 16th century, XVIII, to the Third Order of S. Francisco, which should give a dinner every Sunday to the prisoners in addition to arranging for their release.It also served as a Parish Church after the 1755 earthquake, due to the ruin of the Church of S. Julião. Used as a stable by the French troops, it was repaire...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.52650759504272, -8.894158297282605 It was a charity hospital and belonged to the Convent of Jesus, to a devotee of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos and, in the 16th century, XVIII, to the Third Order of S. Francisco, which should give a dinner every Sunday to the prisoners in addition to arranging for their release.It also served as a Parish Church after the 1755 earthquake, due to the ruin of the Church of S. Julião. Used as a stable by the French troops, it was repaire...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.709411197642794, -9.228167364231243 The population of the neighborhood included in the Union of Parishes of Algés, Linda-a-Velha and Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo waited 13 years for the work. The first stone of the temple, which will be dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was laid on June 1, 2002. Work took a while to start, first the pastoral center was built (in operation since 2008) and the church took shape but the works stopped in 2010, with the skeleton tower, and wer...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.709411197642794, -9.228167364231243 The population of the neighborhood included in the Union of Parishes of Algés, Linda-a-Velha and Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo waited 13 years for the work. The first stone of the temple, which will be dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was laid on June 1, 2002. Work took a while to start, first the pastoral center was built (in operation since 2008) and the church took shape but the works stopped in 2010, with the skeleton tower, and wer...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.53050584459859, -8.890131083204142 The image of Senhor do Bonfim was one of the most revered throughout the country in the seventeenth century. King D. João V himself, in 1711, visited Setúbal, fulfilling a promise he made when his father was sick, to that Image. Many devotees came to the chapel, settling in the adjoining inns. It was important as the beginning or terminus of processions, and it was also where the Via Sacra ended.In the chapel, the 18th-century ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.53050584459859, -8.890131083204142 The image of Senhor do Bonfim was one of the most revered throughout the country in the seventeenth century. King D. João V himself, in 1711, visited Setúbal, fulfilling a promise he made when his father was sick, to that Image. Many devotees came to the chapel, settling in the adjoining inns. It was important as the beginning or terminus of processions, and it was also where the Via Sacra ended.In the chapel, the 18th-century ...