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Photo by Osvaldo Gago - fotografar.net - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Viana do Castelo (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈɐnɐ ðu kɐʃˈtɛlu]) is a municipality and seat of the district of Viana do Castelo in the Norte Region of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 88,725, in an area of 319.02 km².The urbanized area of the municipality, comprising the city, has a population of approximately 36,148 inhabitants. HistoryHuman settlement in the region of Viana began during the Mesolithic era, from discoveries and archaeological excavations. Even around the Roman occupation the area was settled along the Mount of Santa Luzia.The settlement of Viana da ...Continue Reading

Photo by Contando estrelas. Elentir - , CC BY-SA 2.0, The Castro of Santa Trega is a castro and an archaeological site which lies on the boundary of Mount Saint Trega in the municipality of Guarda Pontevedra province. Belonging to the Celtic culture and the most emblematic and visited the Galician forts. It was declared a Monument of National Historical Interest in 1931 and also has the consideration of Cultural Interest.   ...Continue Reading

Photo by Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, A Guarda is a municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra. It is situated in O Baixo Miño.     ...Continue Reading

From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto’s signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new.Stunning 18th- and 19th-century buildings, new indie bars and restaurants and a laid-back vibe, facilitated by the excellent wine — it’s hard to find anything to dislike about Porto. Its walkable center is crammed with cobbled streets and balconies adorned with flowerpots, and the city’s love of food and design is apparent in concept stores and trendy restaurants offering innovative small plates. An ideal day in Porto combines both the grandeur of its history and its very up-to-the-minute ...Continue Reading

Photo by User:Wafry - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Monumentos da Freguesia da Sé Photo by Béria L. Rodríguez CC BY-SA 3.0, Casa da Câmara Casa da Câmara ou casa dos 24, por ali se reunirem os 24 representantes de vários Mesteres (ofícios) da cidade. Sitiada a apenas 7 metros da Sé e com cem pés de altura (22m) foi em 1991 reedificada sobre a responsabilidade do arquitecto Fernando Távora.    Photo by Mister No CC BY 3.0, Antigo Recolhimento da Porta do Sol Situado na Rua Augusto Rosa é o edifício onde hoje se situa a Universidade Lusófona.     Fotografia: da Rua de D. ...Continue Reading