Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.670115098260446, -9.157760984782994 The memory of António José Gomes, an enlightened milling industrialist who greatly contributed to the development and modernization of Cova da Piedade, is still today a reference for the parish, celebrated here through the preservation of his house.Rua Tenente Valadim, ed. desc., 1900s.The palace, possibly built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, on land belonging to the former Quinta da...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.670115098260446, -9.157760984782994 The memory of António José Gomes, an enlightened milling industrialist who greatly contributed to the development and modernization of Cova da Piedade, is still today a reference for the parish, celebrated here through the preservation of his house.Rua Tenente Valadim, ed. desc., 1900s.The palace, possibly built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, on land belonging to the former Quinta da...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.669888940683045, -9.15810102053275 The church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade was rebuilt and expanded in 1762, due to the damage suffered after the 1755 earthquake.Old photoIt is a building with a single nave, with a frescoed ceiling depicting the figure of Nossa Senhora da Piedade; the walls are covered, up to half their height, with blue and white tiles from the 17th century. XVIII. The chancel has a ceiling with a fresco symbolizing the Holy Spirit; main altar c...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.669888940683045, -9.15810102053275 The church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade was rebuilt and expanded in 1762, due to the damage suffered after the 1755 earthquake.Old photoIt is a building with a single nave, with a frescoed ceiling depicting the figure of Nossa Senhora da Piedade; the walls are covered, up to half their height, with blue and white tiles from the 17th century. XVIII. The chancel has a ceiling with a fresco symbolizing the Holy Spirit; main altar c...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.718908364363955, -9.301793293546499 On the 26th of July 2015, thousands of people attended the inauguration of the Church of São Joaquim and Santa Ana in Porto Salvo (Oeiras), in a ceremony presided over by the cardinal-patriarch of Lisbon, D. Manuel Clemente. Hundreds stayed at the door, because the space was small.The wait for the faithful was long, almost 40 years, as many commented before entering the new place of prayer. "It's a real miracle", said man...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.718908364363955, -9.301793293546499 On the 26th of July 2015, thousands of people attended the inauguration of the Church of São Joaquim and Santa Ana in Porto Salvo (Oeiras), in a ceremony presided over by the cardinal-patriarch of Lisbon, D. Manuel Clemente. Hundreds stayed at the door, because the space was small.The wait for the faithful was long, almost 40 years, as many commented before entering the new place of prayer. "It's a real miracle", said man...

Versão portuguesa aqui. ​GPS 38.53864592929557, -8.878405263634777 The Amêijoa lighthouse came into operation in 1909, near Moinho da Amêijoa, 3 km from Outão. The lighthouse of Outão and the lighthouse of Amêijoa gave the heading of the mouth of the River Sado. Initially it was equipped with a 5th order catadioptric diopter optic and had fixed red light. The structure was an iron hut, painted white, movable along rails, 3.5 meters high. It was visible in a sector of about 15º (approximately ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. ​GPS 38.53864592929557, -8.878405263634777 The Amêijoa lighthouse came into operation in 1909, near Moinho da Amêijoa, 3 km from Outão. The lighthouse of Outão and the lighthouse of Amêijoa gave the heading of the mouth of the River Sado. Initially it was equipped with a 5th order catadioptric diopter optic and had fixed red light. The structure was an iron hut, painted white, movable along rails, 3.5 meters high. It was visible in a sector of about 15º (approximately ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.5254449302628, -8.992121081398162 Quinta da Bacalhoa is a former property of the Portuguese Royal House. The farm with the famous Palácio da Bacalhoa - also known as Palácio dos Albuquerques - is located in the parish of Azeitão, municipality of Setúbal, more precisely in the small village of Vila Fresca de Azeitão.The Palace and Quinta da Bacalhoa have been classified as a National Monument since 1910, with a change in designation in 1996. It is considered the ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.5254449302628, -8.992121081398162 Quinta da Bacalhoa is a former property of the Portuguese Royal House. The farm with the famous Palácio da Bacalhoa - also known as Palácio dos Albuquerques - is located in the parish of Azeitão, municipality of Setúbal, more precisely in the small village of Vila Fresca de Azeitão.The Palace and Quinta da Bacalhoa have been classified as a National Monument since 1910, with a change in designation in 1996. It is considered the ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.48853792494608, -8.9339284279104 The Fort of Santiago do Outão, also referred to simply as Fort of Outão, is located on the north bar of the river Sado, in the Municipality and District of Setúbal, in Portugal.In the past, it was part of the defensive line of the stretch of coastline known today, in terms of tourism, as the Blue Coast, which, in the 17th century, stretched from Albarquel to Sesimbra, complementing the defense of the important maritime town of Se...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.48853792494608, -8.9339284279104 The Fort of Santiago do Outão, also referred to simply as Fort of Outão, is located on the north bar of the river Sado, in the Municipality and District of Setúbal, in Portugal.In the past, it was part of the defensive line of the stretch of coastline known today, in terms of tourism, as the Blue Coast, which, in the 17th century, stretched from Albarquel to Sesimbra, complementing the defense of the important maritime town of Se...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.95526682334852, -8.867136159644039 It was here that, aged 11 or 12, with three of his brothers, Vasco da Gama received the prima tonsure and became a member of the Order of Santiago. In the 18th century, the medieval church, already too small for the number of believers who wanted to attend mass, had to be profoundly remodeled, gaining its current appearance, typical of the Joanine Baroque. History The original construction of the Mother Church dates back to the...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.95526682334852, -8.867136159644039 It was here that, aged 11 or 12, with three of his brothers, Vasco da Gama received the prima tonsure and became a member of the Order of Santiago. In the 18th century, the medieval church, already too small for the number of believers who wanted to attend mass, had to be profoundly remodeled, gaining its current appearance, typical of the Joanine Baroque. History The original construction of the Mother Church dates back to the...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.718721274797346, -9.302101908856876 From its foundation, it is known that the primitive temple was quite old, but 'not dating back beyond the 16th century', ignoring however the exact date of its construction. According to oral tradition, it originated from a promise made by sailors on the route to India who, during the return trip, found themselves in great danger and promised Our Lady that if they arrived safe and sound in Portugal, they would dedica...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.718721274797346, -9.302101908856876 From its foundation, it is known that the primitive temple was quite old, but 'not dating back beyond the 16th century', ignoring however the exact date of its construction. According to oral tradition, it originated from a promise made by sailors on the route to India who, during the return trip, found themselves in great danger and promised Our Lady that if they arrived safe and sound in Portugal, they would dedica...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.488554166472525, -8.934284791082048 In the middle of the century In the 17th century, a light (bonfire) would already be lit, as the book "News of National Monuments and Notable Buildings and Places in the Council of Setúbal" by M.M. Portela, and which describes the Tower of Outão: "The Outão tower is built on a point or small cape next to the Arrábida mountain range, defending the Setúbal bar. (...) albuquerque, as a result of suspicions, of which he was fully ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.488554166472525, -8.934284791082048 In the middle of the century In the 17th century, a light (bonfire) would already be lit, as the book "News of National Monuments and Notable Buildings and Places in the Council of Setúbal" by M.M. Portela, and which describes the Tower of Outão: "The Outão tower is built on a point or small cape next to the Arrábida mountain range, defending the Setúbal bar. (...) albuquerque, as a result of suspicions, of which he was fully ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.53944776909593, -8.896143167127155 On January 25, 1992, in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop, the first stone was laid, marking the beginning of the construction of the new temple. The architectural work of the Church of São Paulo is due to Arq. Fernando Zigler. The Church itself has an area with a capacity of 340 seats; 1425m2 of built area; construction took 291 days.

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.53944776909593, -8.896143167127155 On January 25, 1992, in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop, the first stone was laid, marking the beginning of the construction of the new temple. The architectural work of the Church of São Paulo is due to Arq. Fernando Zigler. The Church itself has an area with a capacity of 340 seats; 1425m2 of built area; construction took 291 days.

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.633819402258624, -9.105845422947105 Quinta da Fidalga, also called Casa da Quinta da Fidalga, Quinta de Vale de Grou, Quinta do Salema and Quinta de Vasco da Gama, is a historic monument located in the city of Seixal, on the left bank of the magnificent Bay of Seixal.In 2021, the administrative process was initiated with a view to classifying the Quinta as a Property of Interest. History The foundation of the farm dates back to the 15th century, being historical...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.633819402258624, -9.105845422947105 Quinta da Fidalga, also called Casa da Quinta da Fidalga, Quinta de Vale de Grou, Quinta do Salema and Quinta de Vasco da Gama, is a historic monument located in the city of Seixal, on the left bank of the magnificent Bay of Seixal.In 2021, the administrative process was initiated with a view to classifying the Quinta as a Property of Interest. History The foundation of the farm dates back to the 15th century, being historical...

Versão portuguesa aqui. 40.64299060177424, -8.74778503055936 ​Dating back to 1879, the project for the Aveiro lighthouse was designed by engineer Paulo Benjamim Cabral. The work was first directed by engineer Silvério Pereira da Silva and later by engineer José Maria de Mello e Matos. It came into operation in 1893, at which time a 1st order Fresnel lenticular apparatus was installed, producing groups of 4 lightning flashes. The light source was incandescence by oil vapor and the optics rotat...

Versão portuguesa aqui. 40.64299060177424, -8.74778503055936 ​Dating back to 1879, the project for the Aveiro lighthouse was designed by engineer Paulo Benjamim Cabral. The work was first directed by engineer Silvério Pereira da Silva and later by engineer José Maria de Mello e Matos. It came into operation in 1893, at which time a 1st order Fresnel lenticular apparatus was installed, producing groups of 4 lightning flashes. The light source was incandescence by oil vapor and the optics rotat...