The beautiful and imposing convent, built over several centuries, has a Romantic and Templar influence, with Gothic and Manueline styles, Baroque, Renaissance and Mannerism. All this mixture is due to the construction time (hundreds of years) and the influences of the time. Among the highlights are the church's famous romantic charola, with 16 faces. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historic Center of Guimar\u00e3es \u2013 Guimar\u00e3es<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because it has unquestionable historical importance \u2013 after all, Portugal was born there \u2013 the historic center of this beautiful northern city is a good example of care and historical preservation. Visiting this beautiful region takes us back many centuries to the past. The highlight here, in addition to the beautiful houses and tight alleys, is the wall where history states that Portugal was born there. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Coimbra \u2013 Coimbra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1290 by D. Dinis, has buildings of incalculable value, given the weight of its history within these walls. It was for a long time the only university in the country and has one of the most beautiful and famous libraries in the world, the Joanina library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Batalha Monastery \u2013 Batalha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A beautiful example of Portuguese medieval architecture, the Batalha Monastery, with a strong influence from Gothic and Manueline styles, was built as a memorial to the battle of Aljubarrota. Imposing and grand, the monastery's highlights are the royal cloister and the imperfect chapels beyond, the beautiful chapter room with beautiful stained glass windows with centuries of history. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Border and Garrison City of Elvas \u2013 Elvas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Located on the border with Spain, the city of Elvas has this beautiful fort and buildings to protect the country from possible Spanish invasions. Inside, which you can visit, there is a beautiful historic center, churches, monasteries and military buildings. It is the largest and best preserved system of walls and dry moats in the world. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historic Center of \u00c9vora \u2013 \u00c9vora<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The beautiful Alentejo city had and still has a lot of importance in Portuguese history. In \u00c9vora we find the best preserved remains of the Roman presence in Portugal, the Temple of Diana, built in the city center in the 1st century. Furthermore, the city has the Chapel of Bones and the city was a royal residence for many years. In 1556 the University of \u00c9vora was created, which made the city even more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bel\u00e9m Tower and Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery<\/strong> \u2013 Lisbon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two masterpieces of Portuguese architecture, built in the 16th century, during the reign of D. Manuel. The Bel\u00e9m Tower, strategically positioned in the Tagus estuary, was built for defense purposes, but its historical weight is marked by the departure of the ships of discovery. The Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery is an impressive work and has a beautiful church, cloisters, a beautiful garden, the friars' refectory and the bookstore room. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madeira Laurissilva Forest \u2013 Madeira Island <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They got their name because of the dominant type of tree in the region, the laurel family. It occupies almost 20% of the island's total territory \u2013 almost 15 thousand hectares \u2013 and is the largest and most preserved forest of this type on the Atlantic islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alto Douro Wine Region \u2013 Northeast Region of Porto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the oldest regulated wine-growing region in the world and has stunningly beautiful natural settings. Created by man centuries ago to adapt agricultural needs to the mountains and their steep terrain, it is one of the most important agricultural production areas in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historic Center of Porto \u2013 Porto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The second largest city in the country has always grown faithful to its origins and its beautiful historic center is proof of this. With beautiful architecture, with different colors and shapes, the beautiful northern city was built on hills. Among the places that attract the most attention are the Torre dos Cl\u00e9rigos, the Ribeira, the Cathedral and the S\u00e3o Bento Train Station. read more here <\/a>It is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prehistoric Rock Art Sites of Vale do C\u00f4a and Siega Verde \u2013 Northern Portugal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the engravings are more than 10 thousand years old, dating from the Upper Paleolithic period. They are considered the most important and best preserved works of rock art in the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cultural Landscape of Sintra \u2013 Sintra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sintra, close to Lisbon, was one of the first places in Europe where romantic architecture appeared. The town of Sintra carries the \u201caura\u201d of a mysterious and romantic place, largely due to its mountains and architecture. But it was in the 19th century, when D. Fernando II decided to restore an old abandoned monastery and create the imposing Pal\u00e1cio da Pena, that its reputation as a romantic place took hold. A mix of Gothic, Egyptian, Renaissance and Islamic styles made the palace a trademark of the village, known as one of the most romantic places in all of Europe. read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape \u2013 Azores<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another beautiful example of man-made scenery, the vineyards of Pico Island are known for the quality of the wine produced in rocky and volcanic soil. The vines were planted in small cubicles separated by black stones of volcanic origin and form an unparalleled landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcoba\u00e7a Monastery \u2013 Alcoba\u00e7a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The largest Catholic church in Portugal, with more than 40 thousand meters of built area and a facade of more than 250 meters in length. Built in the 12th century, by order of D. Afonso Henriques, the imposing monastery has medieval and Gothic influences, and was one of the first Cistercian monastic foundations in Portuguese territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historic Center of Angra do Hero\u00edsmo \u2013 Azores <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A stopping point for those traveling to the United States, the island has many influences from the people who passed through there, whether cultural or architectural. Among the highlights are tiles, porcelain, sculpture, carvings and furniture. Among the highlights are the Cathedral, the fortresses of S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o and S\u00e3o Filipe and the Miseric\u00f3rdia Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/portugalafora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/convento-de-cristo-tomar-002antenalivre.jpg\")
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