Praça Dr.José Afonso, Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Photos: Celso Gonçalves
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5/29/12
Mercado Borges Ferreira in Porto
Ferreira Borges street, Oporto, Portugal
This market was built in 1885, by order of the City Council, in order to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira (Ribeira Market), according to the project conceived by the architect João Carlos Machado.
The Companhia Aliança (Alliance Company), an important foundry enterprise, carried out the construction works, which were concluded in 1888.
It operated as a market for a very short period of time, having been used for various purposes. Between 1939 and 1978 it was used as a Fruit Market and was later renovated after a long period of neglect. Today it is as a leisure centre.
Text: http://www.portoxxi.com
Photos:Celso Gonçalves
5/28/12
Capela de São Frutuoso de Montélios
A Capela de São Frutuoso, também referida como Capela de São Frutuoso de Montélios, localiza-se na freguesia de Real, concelho de Braga, distrito de mesmo nome, em Portugal.
História
Foi edificada por iniciativa de São Frutuoso, bispo de Braga e de Dume na segunda metade do século VII, sendo designada como Capela de São Salvador de Montélios.
A toponímia "Montélios" tem o significado de "Monte Pequeno". Diversas doações dos séculos IX e X referem este monte, as quais estão patentes no livro "Fidei". Nas Inquirições de Dinis de Portugal o local encontra-se referido como "Montêlhos".
Durante o século XVII, foi incorporada no Convento de São Francisco.
Encontra-se classificada como Monumento Nacional pelo Decreto nª 33.587, publicado no DG nº 63, de 27 de março de 1944.
Características
Constitui-se em uma capela de pequenas dimensões, em estilo pré-Românico, com traça Suevo-visigótica, aparentemente inspirada nos mausoléusbizantinos.
O seu interior é considerado como exemplar único da Arquitetura da alta Idade Média Galaica.
Constitui-se em uma capela de pequenas dimensões, em estilo pré-Românico, com traça Suevo-visigótica, aparentemente inspirada nos mausoléusbizantinos.
O seu interior é considerado como exemplar único da Arquitetura da alta Idade Média Galaica.
Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c
5/25/12
São Martinho beach, sidewalks and road in cobblestone
São Martinho do Porto, Alcobaça, Portugal
Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c
5/23/12
The lovely small town of Avis
The lovely small town of Avis is situated in the vast Alentejo region, in the top on a hill with 201 meters high, rich with history and natural beauty.
The origins of Avis are quite ancient, and throughout the territory many archaeological vestiges have been found attesting the ancientry of the region, with several megalithic monuments and vestiges of quite ancient cultures.
Avis was the headquarter of one of the most important military order and gave name to one of the most important and charismatic Portuguese dynasty. What remains of the Castle nowadays show the history of other times when religious and military orders populated, defended and built villages. According to the legend, this castle was built in secrecy in the 13th century during the night, and whenever the sun’s rays would rise in the morning, the walls were covered with vegetation so that the Moorish enemy, always around the corner, wouldn’t acknowledge the future fortress.
The village, with a medieval plan, with picturesque white small houses with coloured (blue or bright yellow) bands has plenty to show, with its gorgeous historical centre, and the São Bento de Avis Convent Ruins which origins dates back to 1211, the nowadays town hall building that once was part of the Masters of the Avis Order Residence, the Mother Church and the lovely Pillory, among many other proud Alentejo’s monuments.
Nearby is located the lovely Maranhão Dam, with unique landscapes and great conditions for several leisure, sport and nautical activities, with a Nautical Club, a Campsite among other facilities like an amazing viewpoint.
Texto: http://www.getportugal.com
Fotos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c
5/22/12
5/21/12
Church Na. Sa. Do Rosário, in Largo da Igreja, Pavia, Portalegre
Although the façade and the south tower are 18th century, the origins of the Church of St Paul are in the 16th century, visible in the Manueline Mudejar towers and roof castellations, as well as in the interior decoration.
It has a rectangular plan and three naves. The decoration of the side altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altar of Na. Sa. Do Rosário, which has tiles of “cord seca”. The 16th century retable in the chancel represents the conversion of St. Paul.
It has a rectangular plan and three naves. The decoration of the side altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altars is Baroque, as is the sanctuary of the altar of Na. Sa. Do Rosário, which has tiles of “cord seca”. The 16th century retable in the chancel represents the conversion of St. Paul.
Largo da Igreja, Pavia, Portalegre, Portugal
Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c
5/18/12
Portuguese Pavement in Passeio Dom Luís I, Cascais
Passeio Dom Luís I, Cascais
Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c
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