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Agualva

Agualva é uma freguesia que fica localizada no concelho da Praia da Vitória na ilha Terceira, Açores. É a freguesia mais grande da ilha, cheio de matos e serrados, entre a freguesia das Quatro Ribeiras a Vila Nova até ao Pico Alto, que é o ponto mais alto da freguesia. A freguesia foi fundada no […]

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Visit Portugal: Jerónimos Monastery

The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the largest landmarks in Portugal. Across from the Belem Tower, this beautiful monument is at the heart of Lisbon’s historic district.  Like its neighbour, it too is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site (1) . The famous Portuguese sailor, Vasco de Gama, is buried in an ornate tomb, found inside of […]

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Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela is one of Portugal’s hidden treasures. While the Serra itself is not hidden, it is not known by many. Standing at around 1933 M at its highest point in Torre, the Serra is one of the tallest mountains in Portugal (1).  It is filled with beautiful landscapes and rare views, of which many photos can […]

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Torre de Belém: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Did you know that the Lisbon landmark Torre de Belém, is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This site was given its name to honour the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries during the Age of Discoveries (2). It is one of the most visited landmarks in Portugal to this day (1). The Torre […]

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The Legend of Nazaré, Portugal

While visiting the beautiful city of Nazaré one summer, I came across this beautiful scenic cliff, which  a legendary story behind it. Locals often retell the story to visitors, and luckily, I was one of them. The legend begins with a man who was out hunting with a few companions on a very foggy morning. […]

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Saudade

Que saudade de ti, ó meu Portugal! Saudade de ouvir a tua língua majestosa que me faz sorrir quando a oiço bem tratada. Saudade de sentir o cheiro da maresia rica de sonhos e tristezas! Saudade de sentir nas minhas entranhas o sentimento de estar em casa! Saudade de ti minha fortaleza e abrigo de […]

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