Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.320208907279714, -8.876209304479305 The Ribat of Arrifana, also known as Castelo da Arrifana, was a religious and military complex from the Muslim period, located in the municipality of Aljezur, in the District of Faro, in Portugal. According to Islamic sources, it was used as a convent for warrior monks, having started to be built around 1130 by Ibn Qasi, a Muslim leader from Silves. It was partially converted into a watchtower in the 14th century, which lasted...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.320208907279714, -8.876209304479305 The Ribat of Arrifana, also known as Castelo da Arrifana, was a religious and military complex from the Muslim period, located in the municipality of Aljezur, in the District of Faro, in Portugal. According to Islamic sources, it was used as a convent for warrior monks, having started to be built around 1130 by Ibn Qasi, a Muslim leader from Silves. It was partially converted into a watchtower in the 14th century, which lasted...

Versão portuguesa aqui. 38.693296254677946, -9.324295984392549 On December 17, 1982, the Patriarch's decree was published, establishing the Parochial Vicariate of Nova Oeiras, whose patron saint was Santo António de Lisboa, from February 2, 1983 (feast of Our Lady of Purification, patron saint of the parish of Oeiras) (see doc., p. 31). The name of Santo António as patron saint was approved by a plenary of residents, and, as mentioned in the decree itself, it was suggested by the fact th...

Versão portuguesa aqui. 38.693296254677946, -9.324295984392549 On December 17, 1982, the Patriarch's decree was published, establishing the Parochial Vicariate of Nova Oeiras, whose patron saint was Santo António de Lisboa, from February 2, 1983 (feast of Our Lady of Purification, patron saint of the parish of Oeiras) (see doc., p. 31). The name of Santo António as patron saint was approved by a plenary of residents, and, as mentioned in the decree itself, it was suggested by the fact th...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.0869045943098, -8.442539882025171 In the General Lighting Plan for the Coast of Portugal approved by decree on January 15, 1883, a lighthouse was designed at Cabo Carvoeiro in the Algarve. In 1913, the first technical considerations about the Alfanzina lighthouse began, as well as the choice of the location for this purpose. On December 18, 1915, the land for its construction was acquired.It went into operation on December 1, 1920. The optical apparatus is of th...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 37.0869045943098, -8.442539882025171 In the General Lighting Plan for the Coast of Portugal approved by decree on January 15, 1883, a lighthouse was designed at Cabo Carvoeiro in the Algarve. In 1913, the first technical considerations about the Alfanzina lighthouse began, as well as the choice of the location for this purpose. On December 18, 1915, the land for its construction was acquired.It went into operation on December 1, 1920. The optical apparatus is of th...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.70342392628175, -9.27305695383564 The Hospice of Nossa Senhora do Vale da Misericórdia de Laveiras belonged to the Order of the Charterhouse. It is also known as Monastery or Convent of Nossa Senhora do Vale da Misericórdia de Laveiras, and Cartuxa de Laveiras.The Order of the Cartuxa da Torre or Order of the Carthusians was founded by Saint Bruno and was one of the most humble and austere religious orders. It is also designated by the Order of Saint Bruno, Cart...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.70342392628175, -9.27305695383564 The Hospice of Nossa Senhora do Vale da Misericórdia de Laveiras belonged to the Order of the Charterhouse. It is also known as Monastery or Convent of Nossa Senhora do Vale da Misericórdia de Laveiras, and Cartuxa de Laveiras.The Order of the Cartuxa da Torre or Order of the Carthusians was founded by Saint Bruno and was one of the most humble and austere religious orders. It is also designated by the Order of Saint Bruno, Cart...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 41.201406582152615, -8.711999816432375 At the end of the 19th century, the need for a lighthouse in Leça or Leixões was already recognized, but only in the 20th century, more precisely in 1919, did the plans for the lighthouse move forward. it was directed by engineer José Joaquim Peres and foresaw a tower 40 meters high and 3.5 meters long.It came into operation on December 15, 1926. It was the successor to the Boa Nova lighthouse that existed between 1916 and 192...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 41.201406582152615, -8.711999816432375 At the end of the 19th century, the need for a lighthouse in Leça or Leixões was already recognized, but only in the 20th century, more precisely in 1919, did the plans for the lighthouse move forward. it was directed by engineer José Joaquim Peres and foresaw a tower 40 meters high and 3.5 meters long.It came into operation on December 15, 1926. It was the successor to the Boa Nova lighthouse that existed between 1916 and 192...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.69228159016665, -9.311867244044404 The main church of Oeiras, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Purificação, began to be built in 1702, having been inaugurated in 1744. (...) The construction of the current chancel, with the closure of the vault, was completed in August 1704. Its existence is considered certain in the reign of D. Dinis, but from the then parish of Nossa Senhora da Purificação de Oeiras to the current main church, many centuries have elapsed.The idea...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.69228159016665, -9.311867244044404 The main church of Oeiras, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Purificação, began to be built in 1702, having been inaugurated in 1744. (...) The construction of the current chancel, with the closure of the vault, was completed in August 1704. Its existence is considered certain in the reign of D. Dinis, but from the then parish of Nossa Senhora da Purificação de Oeiras to the current main church, many centuries have elapsed.The idea...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 32.73032181679567, -16.65688071074547 ​​​The lighthouse of S. Lourenço is located in the highest part of Ilhéu de Fora. Its project was approved and executed by decree of September 10, 1886. The initial project underwent some alterations, including the adoption of an exterior covering in white tiles, which is an improvement of recognized utility for all the lighthouses, in the opinion of the Public Works Council. The work began in 1867 and was only completed in 187...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 32.73032181679567, -16.65688071074547 ​​​The lighthouse of S. Lourenço is located in the highest part of Ilhéu de Fora. Its project was approved and executed by decree of September 10, 1886. The initial project underwent some alterations, including the adoption of an exterior covering in white tiles, which is an improvement of recognized utility for all the lighthouses, in the opinion of the Public Works Council. The work began in 1867 and was only completed in 187...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.740140276716225, -9.284180707867058 The Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena is a park and one of the great centers of culture in Oeiras. The area around this former armament factory stands out for its academic, scientific and artistic activities. A very inviting space with its exhibitions and leisure spaces.Location It is located approximately 1500m from Massamá-Barcarena Station. Description It can be considered that this factory would be divided into two factories...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.740140276716225, -9.284180707867058 The Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena is a park and one of the great centers of culture in Oeiras. The area around this former armament factory stands out for its academic, scientific and artistic activities. A very inviting space with its exhibitions and leisure spaces.Location It is located approximately 1500m from Massamá-Barcarena Station. Description It can be considered that this factory would be divided into two factories...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.693053614149996, -9.316839697194883 This building, also from the 18th century, whose architecture is attributed to Carlos Mardel, largely responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake, follows the aesthetic line of the Palace of the Summer Court of the Marquês de Pombal and contrasts with the other productive structures of the olive oil mill, malta house and alembic house, due to the decorative richness that characterizes this period so ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.693053614149996, -9.316839697194883 This building, also from the 18th century, whose architecture is attributed to Carlos Mardel, largely responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake, follows the aesthetic line of the Palace of the Summer Court of the Marquês de Pombal and contrasts with the other productive structures of the olive oil mill, malta house and alembic house, due to the decorative richness that characterizes this period so ...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 32.71825465329577, -16.767261234514606 The Solar Ribeirinho, built in the 17th century, and completely restored, houses the Núcleo Museológico de Machico. In this museum you can find, in a very interesting and interactive way, stories and characters that filled the more than 600 years of history of the current City. The Solar do Ribeirinho - contextualization The rehabilitation of built heritage is one of the main vectors for preserving and safeguarding the materia...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 32.71825465329577, -16.767261234514606 The Solar Ribeirinho, built in the 17th century, and completely restored, houses the Núcleo Museológico de Machico. In this museum you can find, in a very interesting and interactive way, stories and characters that filled the more than 600 years of history of the current City. The Solar do Ribeirinho - contextualization The rehabilitation of built heritage is one of the main vectors for preserving and safeguarding the materia...

Versão portuguesa aqui. ​​GPS 32.814107961901364, -17.263081832664366 The General Plan for Illumination and Beaconing approved in 1883 contemplated a lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo, projecting the installation of a 2nd order optics, with three grouped beams with a luminous range of 25.5 miles in medium condition. It was only in 1896 that studies were carried out on the site, with a view to implementing this project, carried out by the director engineer of Public Works in Funchal and by the capt...

Versão portuguesa aqui. ​​GPS 32.814107961901364, -17.263081832664366 The General Plan for Illumination and Beaconing approved in 1883 contemplated a lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo, projecting the installation of a 2nd order optics, with three grouped beams with a luminous range of 25.5 miles in medium condition. It was only in 1896 that studies were carried out on the site, with a view to implementing this project, carried out by the director engineer of Public Works in Funchal and by the capt...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.699917825348074, -9.27477023403622 Quinta Real de Caxias, or Jardim da Cascata, or Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias, is the main park in Caxias, Oeiras, classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1953. It is a unique example in the panorama of garden art due to the architectural, sculptural and allegorical value of the waterfall, viewpoint and sculptural groups. Its sculptures by Machado de Castro are surrounded by a Versailles-style atmosphere.Location I...

Versão portuguesa aqui. GPS 38.699917825348074, -9.27477023403622 Quinta Real de Caxias, or Jardim da Cascata, or Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias, is the main park in Caxias, Oeiras, classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1953. It is a unique example in the panorama of garden art due to the architectural, sculptural and allegorical value of the waterfall, viewpoint and sculptural groups. Its sculptures by Machado de Castro are surrounded by a Versailles-style atmosphere.Location I...