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contents the oceans

Following the Christian reconquest centre of learning for knights, sculptured motifs with a maritime and the defining of ’s seafarers and cartographers, who theme – until the present time, national borders in the mid 13th from 1415 were pioneers in a long Portuguese art and inspiration have century – borders that have remained series of explorations. In far-off lands, been noticeably influenced by the sea. practically unchanged to the present from the coasts of Africa to the coasts However, as if this was a form of day - the Portuguese turned to the of India, from the seas of China to virtual reality or a dream that was sea and set out on expeditions that those of Japan, and to Brazil in the always possible, this sentiment goes would lead to the discovery of oceans West, the Portuguese were the first beyond art, as demonstrated by the and ports that were hitherto European maritime explorers and left last World Expo’ of the previous unknown.The fact of having a long behind them their language, religion, millennium, EXPO 98.Taking as its coastline and a passion for the sea art and science, at the same time as theme The Oceans, a Heritage for The were undoubtedly strong introducing commerce and cultural Future, the Portuguese once again motivations. Another determining exchanges with the most diverse showed their firm commitment to a factor was the resoluteness of Prince civilisations. route of discovery and to Henry, Grand Master of the Order of Since the time of the so-called safeguarding the earth’s largest, Christ – the Portuguese continuation style – late Portuguese deepest and most indispensable of the Knights Templar. He created a featuring element.

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Main image: View over the Parque das Nações and the Tagus river in Lisboa. 1. Regatta on the river Tagus in front of the Tower of Belém, in Lisboa. 2.The Saint Catherine of Mount Sinai ship, Maritime museum, Lisboa.

10 WAYS TO ENJOY THE OCEANS

> In Oporto, go down to the Ribeira, a UNESCO World Heritage area, and visit Prince Henry’s house ( D. Henrique).

> Visit the Convent of Christ (Convento de Cristo) in Tomar in the , home of the Knights Templar.

> In the Lisboa region, admire the Monastery at Batalha (Mosteiro da Batalha) that houses Prince Henry’s tomb and the Unfinished Chapels (Capelas Imperfeitas).

> Find out everything about the maritime history of Portugal in the Naval Museum (Museu da Marinha) in Lisboa.

> Climb up to the lookout on the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) (1960) and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Lisboa.

> Travel back in time to the era of the Portuguese Discoveries at the Tower of Belém (Torre de Belém) and the Monastery of Jerónimos (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) in Lisboa.

> Visit the Lisboa oceanarium in the Parque das Nações.

> In Setúbal, south of Lisboa, visit the Church of the Convent of Jesus (Igreja do Convento de Jesus) (14th and 15th centuries) and discover 15th century Portuguese .

> In the , discover the Sagres Promontory, the site of the famous Sagres School of Navigation, founded by Prince Henry the Navigator.

> Have fun at Peter’s Sport Café in Horta on the island of Faial in the , a meeting place for sailors from all over the world.

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Main image: Nambam Screen (16th century) – detail of a conversation between a Portuguese and Japanese person, National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisboa. 1. Adoration of the Magi by Vasco Fernandes (16th century), detail of a Magi King portrayed as an Indian from Brazil, Grão Vasco Museum, Viseu, Beiras. 2. Ivory Afro-Portuguese Saltcellar (16th century), National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisboa.

4 10 OTHER CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS > In the Municipal Museum at Viana do Castelo,( e Norte region) you can find remarkable items of Indo-Portuguese the soul furniture as well as one of the largest collections of Portuguese ceramics.

> Visit the Bolhão market in Oporto or Lavradores market in Funchal () and go back in time to the colourful bustle of markets at the time of the Discoveries.

> Also in Northern Portugal,see the Flemish tapestries in the Lamego Museum.

> In Lisboa,discover the Anastácio Gonçalves House Museum (Casa-Museu Anastácio Gonçalves) and the Medeiros & Almeida Foundation (Fundação Medeiros e Almeida) with its collections of valuable Chinese porcelain.

> In the Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum (Museu do Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau) in Lisboa,learn about the major cultural ties between Portugal and China.

> Enter the 18th century world of the Portuguese aristocracy and admire the artistic inspiration and influences at the Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Foundation (Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva) in Lisboa.

> In the Church of São Roque (Igreja de São Roque) in Lisboa,be dazzled in the Chapel of St.John the Baptist (Capela de São João Baptista).

> Enjoy vibrant music from Africa’s Portuguese-speaking countries and dance in the famous B’Leza,in a former Lisboa convent.

> In the Alentejo,enjoy the surprise of seeing oriental porcelain from the Companhia das Índias and exhibits of Japanese Nambam art in the Portalegre Municipal Museum.

> In the Museum of Sacred Art (Museu de Arte Sacra) in Funchal, learn about the importance of the island of Madeira in relation to the Orient Route.

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At the time of taking its first steps as a according to European taste, as well as sampled both in the nature of the nation, Portugal was already a place in the famous Japanese Nambam people and their gastronomy.The where different cultures – Christian, screens, depicting the arrival of the Portuguese distinguish themselves Muslim and Jewish - lived peacefully Portuguese and their customs in from other nationalities by their together. But it was the contact with Japan. tolerance and openness towards other different civilisations throughout the In turn, the Portuguese came back cultures and by their diligence in 15th and 16th centuries that made to Europe with new ideas and understanding and trying to speak the Portugal a living example of the sciences, flavours, knowledge, precious languages of visitors. In Portuguese crossover of Portuguese and European stones and exotic timber.These cuisine, pepper, nutmeg and inspiration with the customs and exchanges of foreign products that cinnamon are just some of the many artistic heritage of other continents. were hitherto unknown stimulated spices that enhance the flavours of the This exoticism can still be seen today, scientific knowledge and the creation dishes, as well as other products that both when passing through the and purchase of specific masterpieces, used to be considered exotic in the streets of cities such as Lisboa and in from paintings to jewellery. past, but which having been museum collections. It is reflected in This cross-fertilization of introduced and made familiar by the African artefacts made of wood and inspiration and tastes has bequeathed Portuguese, have become as ivory, in Indo-Portuguese furniture, in an atmosphere of rare charm in indispensable as corn, tomatoes, rice Chinese porcelain decorated Portugal that can nowadays be and tea.

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In Portugal, tiles () reminiscent However, it was not until the 18th where works by great Portuguese of the influence of the Moors during century that tiles began to “invade” artists such as Vieira da Silva or Júlio the Middle Ages were - and still are - churches, , houses, gardens, Pomar are on permanent display. used here to a far greater extent than fountains and staircases. Based on Situated in the convent of the in most other European countries. geometric patterns and telling the life Madre de Deus Church in Lisboa, the Throughout Portugal, in streets, on story of saints or using secular themes National Tile Museum houses a façades and inside buildings, there are such as the fables of La Fontaine, magnificent collection of tiles, of tiles that represent the different styles sometimes using captions like an which the outstanding feature is a and languages of times past and early type of cartoon, tiles became the priceless blue and white mural present and fill any visit to the country main feature of Portuguese depicting a panoramic view of the city with colour. decoration. of Lisboa before the earthquake in Originating from the Arabic term Following a notable resurgence in 1755. Here, it is possible to see the al-zuleique meaning “small, smooth popularity in the second half of the historical, technical and artistic and polished stone”, the production of 20th century, tiles are now prominent development of the tile in Portugal, tiles in Portugal on a national scale again in public art, and it is a must to from the 15th century until the began at the end of the 15th century. visit the Lisboa underground stations present time.

6 MORE TILES THAT ARE WORTH SEEING > Dream of tiles - stay in magnificent manor houses such as the Solar da Rede de Mesão Frio and pousadas such as the one at the soul Santa Marinha in Guimarães (Porto e Norte region).

> Discover the different Portuguese styles and motifs in the Misericórdia Church and the cloisters of Oporto Cathedral.

> Find one of the best Portuguese collections of 18th century tiles in the convent of Santo António dos in , Beiras.

> In the National (Palácio da Vila) of in the Lisboa region, discover examples of the first tiles ever made in Portugal.

> Visit the Fronteira Palace (Palácio Fronteira) in Lisboa and read the stories of the fantastic tiled panels.

> Take some tiles home: visit the famous Viúva Lamego and Constança factories or the shop at the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do ) in Lisboa.

> Discover the Hotel Convento de São Paulo in Redondo, Alentejo, and its imposing 17th century tiles.

> Take a break at the pousada in Arraiolos also in the Alentejo and wonder at the 16th century tiles in the Convento dos Lóios.

> In Madeira, ride up by cable-car to the gardens of Monte Palácio in Funchal - amongst the exotic plants and fountains you will see tiled panels dating from all periods of history.

> Visit the Frederico de Freitas House-Museum (Casa-Museu Main image: Marks of Lisboa, Cecília de Sousa, Frederico de Freitas) in Funchal, Madeira, and the fantastic 1988, National Tile Museum, Lisboa. section devoted to tiles. 1. Church of Saint Lourenço, and an example of the combination of golden engraving and and many more... tiling, Almancil, Algarve. 2. Church of Saint Ildefonso (XVIIIth century), Porto. 3.The Madre Deus Convent, where the National Tile Museum is located, Lisboa.

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7 10 IDEAS FOR ENJOYING FADO > In May, head for Coimbra, Beiras region, for the university celebrations known as the Queima das Fitas (burning of faculty ribbons) and hear a serenade of Coimbra Fado.

> Whatever the time of year, call in for a drink at the À Capela bar, also in Coimbra.

> Visit the Casa do Fado e da Guitarra Portuguesa in the heart of Lisboa’s district and learn about the history of Fado.

> In the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum (Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues) in Lisboa, discover the private life of this great Fado singer, her dresses, jewels and memorabilia.

> Lose yourself in night-time Lisboa, in the maze of streets in the historic district of Alfama, amongst voices and the sound of guitars.

> Visit the Bairro da Mouraria, Lisboa’s former Moorish district and the birthplace of Severa, the first legendary singer of Fado.

> In Lisboa, stroll among the fashionable boutiques and bars in the and take the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the many Fado houses.

> In Senhor Vinho in Lisboa’s Lapa district, and in Parreirinha de Alfama, find the power and depth of feeling of Fado.

> Still in Lisboa, learn how Fado evolved in terms of style and generations in the welcoming Clube de Fado.

> Go to a record shop and buy a cd by one of the new Fado artists such as Mariza, Mísia or Camané.

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Main image: Amália Rodrigues, portrait by Enric Ribó.The Museum House of Amália Rodrigues

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fado

Of uncertain origin – born of the great divas such as Ella Fitzgerald, by troubadour, Arab and English troubadour ballads, of a sense of Edith Piaf and Ollum Kalsum, Amália traditions – Fado is still sung to the longing or awaiting the return of the incorporated into Fado the great sound of these instruments, sometimes caravels from their voyages of Portuguese poets, from the accompanied by the double bass, discovery or from the Lundum chant composers of mediaeval ballads, to saxophone or even an orchestra. of the black slaves from Brazil – fado Camões and the most highly It is a unique and unforgettable derives from the Latin word fatum, or acclaimed modern writers. She also experience to spend a candlelit destiny. established the tradition of wearing evening listening to the sound of this Initially popular in origin, mainly the classic black dress under a shawl national song, either in Coimbra, associated with places of ill repute when singing. Amália’s natural stage Portugal’s oldest university city, where and illicit passions, at the end of the presence, her sense of putting on a Fado is sung by students in their black 19th century Fado found its way into show and her vocal range paved the gowns, or in Lisboa. Here, Fado is the homes of the nobles and way for the exceptional new talents of bolder and more full of anguish, and bourgeoisie where the piano became today, who are now becoming can be heard in the traditional an alternative to the guitar. increasingly well known and sought districts of Alfama and Bairro Alto, The voice of Amália Rodrigues after for performances worldwide. sung by both acclaimed, famous made Fado known internationally. A Originally accompanied by a performers, and also by random performer, who on her death was classical guitar and a Portuguese impromptu singers but still with an compared by the foreign press with twelve - stringed guitar, and influenced intensity of voice and feeling.

9 fun and festivities

Portugal is the ultimate destination bars and restaurants. In Oporto they The jewel in the crown of all for night owls. A showcase for the stretch from the mediaeval Ribeira celebrations is the culture of a newest and most talented musicians district by the River as far as people who give themselves (from techno, funk, pop, hip hop and Foz and other nearby towns such as unashamedly to the pleasures of the electroclash to the fusion between and Gaia. table.The varied cuisine with fish, electronics and jazz, opera or And there are other types of shellfish, succulent fruit and the traditional Portuguese music), this is festivities in Portugal. From North to aroma of herbs and spices, is a country with new sounds to offer South, in the Azores and Madeira, the rounded off with sublime and the world. Add to this the sort of liveliness of traditional festivals is celestial desserts of originally people who like to spend the night such that even the most timid feel developed in convents, and on the dance floor, and it is clear why inspired to take part.This is thanks enlivened by excellent wines, not Portugal is increasingly becoming a both to Portuguese folklore, which is forgetting the mythical Port and sought after destination for all-night rich in traditional national costume, Madeira. Gluttony is therefore not fun. In Lisboa, are some of the leading music, dances of pagan origin, and regarded as a sin but as a mystical bars and night-spots in Europe, the unique nature of live displays experience. attracting top international DJs.They that can only be seen in Portugal One of the main characteristics are grouped altogether in the such as Portuguese bullfighting - in of the Portuguese soul is to indulge riverside area by the Tagus known as which the bull is not killed but in human pleasures - having fun is the Docas and also in the Bairro Alto - merely immobilised by forcados - and sacred and knows no boundaries. It a mecca of alternative culture with demonstrations of equestrian skills begins at sunrise and lasts until the interior design shops and cult-status with Lusitano horses. start of the next new, sunny day.

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Main image: The music festival of Paredes de Coura, Porto e Norte. 1. The Festival of Trays,Tomar, Lisboa region. 2. Festivities in Campo Maior, the Alentejo.

10 WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR STAY

> Spend Easter in the ancient city of in Northern Portugal (Porto e Norte region).

> Celebrate the festival of St. John - Oporto’s most revered saint – in which the whole city takes to the streets on the night of 23 June.

> Get ready for fantasy with Fantasporto, Oporto’s International Festival of Fantasy Cinema during February and March.

> Dance till dawn in Europe’s liveliest discotheques such as Lux or Kapital in Lisboa, Estado Novo in Matosinhos or Urban Sound or Act in Oporto.

> Portugal’s rock festivals are not to be missed: South-West (Zambujeira do Mar in the Alentejo) and at Vilar de Mouros (Porto e Norte region) the in Lisboa and the Optimus Hype@Meco in Meco, south of the capital.

> In June and July, attend a performance of music or dance in the Royal Palace during the Sintra Festival, near Lisboa.

> Party time in Lisboa – on June 12 on the eve of St. Anthony’s Day, join in the open-air celebrations in the historical areas of the city, not forgetting the City of Lisboa Festivals that go on all summer.

> Be amazed at the beauty of the festivals at Campo Maior, in the Alentejo, and the colourful parade during the Festa dos Tabuleiros in Tomar, Lisboa region.

> Experience the colourful New Year celebrations and fireworks in Funchal, Madeira.

> Why not bring back home with you a cd of Portuguese music by Rodrigo Leão,The Gift or Belle Chase Hotel.

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11 roots

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3 Don’t miss: innumerable archaeological > In Porto e Norte region, the rock discoveries. drawings in the Vale do Côa > The Roman hippodrome in the Roman Archaeological Park. ruins of Miróbriga, the Alentejo. > At Conímbriga, Beiras, the mosaics, > The Escoural Caves and Almendres houses and gardens in the largest Cromelech near Évora, the Alentejo. archaeological centre for Roman remains in Portugal. > On the banks of the River Guadiana, the > At Lourinhã Museum in the Lisboa Roman, palaeo-Christian and Islamic region, the fantastic dinosaur eggs as culture in the Archaeological Museum well as amazing finds from the Jurassic in Mértola, the Alentejo. Period. > The Silves Museum, in the Algarve. > The National Ethnography Museum > In the Algarve, the Archaeological (Museu Nacional de Etnografia) in and Lapidary Museums (Museu Lisboa. Arqueológico e Lapidar Infante > The origins of Portugal’s capital in the D. Henrique), Faro. Main image: Castle of Guimarães, Porto e Norte City of Lisboa Museum (Museu da region. Cidade de Lisboa) with the help of and many more… 1. Lusitanian Warrior ( 200 B.C.), National Archeological museum, Lisboa. 2. Dolmen,Torres reservoir, the Alentejo. 3. Bracelet, Bronze age, National Archaeological museum, Lisboa.

Past millennia have left deep (of Celtic origin) were defeated in the the town of Mértola in the Alentejo is impressions on what is now Portugal. 2nd century BC by the Romans who an unmissable stopping-off point. It can be interesting to track the introduced their language and Early in the 12th century during oldest of these, the enormous culture to Portugal. Prior to the the Crusades, Henry of Burgundy dinosaur footprints at Lourinhã, Moorish invasions in the 8th century, pledged to support the defence of which date from the Upper Jurassic the Portuguese territory had been the sepulchre at Santiago, receiving period. From prehistoric times, man overrun by other ethnic groups – the as a reward from King Alfonso VI of has also left traces of his presence - Suevi and the Visigoths – who left Leon and Castile, the hand of his menhirs, dolmens, cromelechs and behind the first traces of palaeo- daughter Teresa and the earldom of the rock paintings at Foz Côa Christianity. Portucale - a region which (classified as a World Heritage Site by The arrival of the Arabs also corresponds to the present coastal UNESCO). Dating from the Iron Age, influenced the culture of the entire area of Northern Portugal (Porto e the ancient fortified villages of country, from agriculture to Norte region).Their son, Afonso Sanfins and Briteiros in Northern construction. It is particularly visible Henriques, was to proclaim himself Portugal are well worth visiting. in castles, often of Moorish origin, the first King of Portugal in 1143. His Following the extremely long which were restored by the descendants continued his policy of and courageous resistance put up by Christians after the Reconquest. For enlarging the territory and in the mid the Iberian Peninsula against the those wishing to journey through all 13th century, established Portugal’s Roman Empire, the Lusitanian people those centuries and layers of history, present day borders.

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Main image: View of the city walls of Vila de Òbidos, Lisboa. 1.Throne Room, Queluz Palace. 2. Gates of the city, Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores. 3. Piódão, an historic village, in Beiras. 4. Former Archbishop’s Palace, Braga, Porto e Norte.

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14 Don’t miss: romantic , on top of the > In Guimarães, in the Porto e Norte Sintra mountain ridge. region, the castle where the first king of > The National Palace of in Lisboa, Portugal was born and the nearby one of the last royal residences, with its Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. magnificent collections of furniture, > A fine example of Portuguese is paintings, and a wide variety of other treasures.

the Monastery of Tibães in the Porto e time and pathways Norte region. > The magical town of Óbidos, 100 km > The gardens of the Bishop’s Palace (Paço north from Lisboa. Episcopal) in Castelo Branco, Beiras, and > In Vila Viçosa, the Alentejo, the Ducal the kings of Portugal, sculpted in stone Palace (Paço Ducal), residence of the all the way up the beautiful staircases. royal family until the early 20th century. > A route that includes historic Portuguese > The magnificent Palace of the Captains villages - try Manor House Tourism. General (Palácio dos Capitães Generais), > One of the most complete examples of former residence of Governors of the European rococo: the National Palace of island of Terceira in the Azores, situated Queluz, former summer residence of the in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, and Portuguese royal family, half way classified by UNESCO. between Lisboa and Sintra. > The fairy tale atmosphere of the and many more…

Setting off on one of the Castle protect them, the palaces were used The inestimable contribution Route trails could be an excellent as residences for monarchs, bishops made by Portugal to world cultural starting point in order to become and nobles, and visiting them is heritage can also be a reason to better acquainted with the history of another excellent way of becoming travel around the country and Portugal, by imagining oneself as a acquainted with Portuguese customs discover its hidden treasures that are chatelaine or troubadour in one of and styles.The National Palace in embodied in stone and in the the fantastic mediaeval fortresses. Sintra - its presence heralded by landscape; there are now fourteen Built in strategic places, castles were conical chimneys - houses one of the World Heritage sites that have been the kingdom’s first line of defence best collections of Portuguese tiles classified by UNESCO.The historic and nowadays offer panoramic views and furniture. centre of Évora with its striking stretching over many kilometres. In Portugal, many castles, palaces Roman and Renaissance monuments One of Portugal’s best examples and stately homes have been turned set in the town’s mediaeval street of a fortress can be seen in Almeida, into pousadas or used for Turismo de system and the Douro Valley from a town in the Beiras region.When Habitação (manor house tourism), where Port wine originates – the first viewed from the air, it is in the shape opening their doors to visitors and wine region in the world to be of a 12-point star. receiving them with the welcoming demarcated, in 1756 – are examples With their more refined interiors and generous spirit that is typical of of places that visitors will want to and without military structures to Portugal. share with those closest to them.

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Don’t miss: the tomb of the first King of Portugal in (Museu de Arte Sacra). > In Braga (the Porto e Norte region), the the Church of Santa Cruz. > In the Algarve, the striking contrast of oldest cathedral in the country and the > In the historic city of Santarém, in the gilded carving with 18th century tiles in Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Lisboa region, the Gothic churches of the Church of São Lourenço in Almancil. > The church and tower of the Clérigos and Nossa Senhora da > Funchal Cathedral and its remarkable and the Church of São Francisco in Graça. artistic development and Flemish Oporto. > In Lisboa, the treasures of the Cathedral influence. > In the Beiras, the beautiful Guarda and the Church of St.Vincent (Igreja de > In the Azores, the chapels (Impérios) Cathedral, the starting point for São Vicente de Fora) - patron of the city. built in honour of the Holy Spirit. exploring the city and the region. > The turret of Évora Cathedral and the > In the historic centre of Coimbra, Beiras, treasures of the Museum of Sacred Art and many more…

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3 Main image: Central aisle, Alcobaça Monastery, Lisboa region. 1. Festivity of S.Walter, the Porto e Norte region. 2.“Charola” of the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar, Lisboa region. 4 3. Funchal Cathedral, Madeira.

From small chapels to large The monastery at Alcobaça in carving, tiles, statues and paintings. cathedrals, holy places tell the history the Lisboa region is one of the most The basilica at Fátima in the of art and architecture in Portugal, impressive and beautiful testimonies Lisboa region, inspired by the neo- and their beauty is a reflection of the to Cistercian Gothic architecture in classical style, contrasts with the spirituality of its people and history. the whole of Europe, forming part of simplicity and deep spirituality of the The Church played a determining UNESCO’s World Heritage together Chapel of Apparitions (Capela das role in the founding of the kingdom with the nearby monastery at Aparições). Here, the image of the of Portugal and in shaping its Batalha, an even larger example of Virgin Mary, revered by millions of identity, with monastic orders such as Portuguese Gothic genius, started at pilgrims from all parts of the world, Cluny and the Cistercians, with social, the end of the 14th century and can be marvelled at. economic and cultural organisations, including the so-called Manueline Catholic in terms of its heritage and by means of military orders style which can be seen in the and faith, but open-minded and through the consolidation of borders Unfinished Chapels (Capelas tolerant of other religions, Portugal and royal and noble power. Scattered Imperfeitas). has citizens from other religious across Northern Portugal, examples However, whether in its original beliefs such as Islam and Judaism. of Roman churches can be visited as or modified form, it is the baroque All three religions have their well as the curiously eccentric style above all that has stamped its particular guardian angels and fortress churches such as Oporto mark on churches throughout messengers, one revered example Cathedral, the Old Cathedral in Portugal, especially in terms of being St. Michael, the Angel of Coimbra and Lisboa Cathedral. interior decoration, with its gilded Portugal.

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Don’t miss: Guimarães, in the Porto e Norte region, the born in Portugal and whose work was of > The work of Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso - a silver and enamel Gothic altar piece. major importance in the art world, as well as 12 leading pioneer of – in the > The Roman cryptoportico in the Machado de that of her Hungarian-born husband. museum of the same name in Amarante in Castro National Museum in Coimbra . > In the Belém district of Lisboa, the Coach the Porto e Norte region. > The rich collections in the National Museum Museum (Museu dos Coches) and the Design > In Viseu, Beiras, the must-see Grão Vasco of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Museum in the Belém Cultural Centre. Museum, and the treasures of the Cathedral’s Antiga) in Lisboa with works by Nuno > In the Convent of the Conception (Convento Museum of Sacred Art (Museu de Arte Sacra Gonçalves, Bosch, Dürer and many other da Conceição) and Queen Leonor Museum da Sé). Portuguese and international geniuses. (Museu Rainha D. Leonor) in Beja in the > In Oporto, the important 19th century Soares > The extraordinary collection housed at the Alentejo, the collections of tiles, paintings dos Reis National Museum and the Romantic Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisboa. and baroque art. Museum. > In the Arpad Szenes /Vieira da Silva Museum > In the Alberto Sampaio Museum in in Lisboa, the work of this painter who was and many more… 3

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DID YOU KNOW THAT ? … - Portugal was the first country in the world 1494 – Portugal and sign the Treaty of • Portuguese is the sixth most widely-spoken to abolish the death penalty, in 1867. Tordesilhas,agreeing to divide between them • language in the world (after Chinese, Hindu, - Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral were the ‘new world’yet to be discovered. • Spanish, English and Bengali) by around 200 the first people ever to fly across the South 1497-98 – Voyage by Vasco da Gama to India. million people in eight countries scattered Atlantic, between Portugal and Brazil in The sea route to the Orient is discovered and • • throughout all the continents. 1922, five years before the first flight across trading posts established,heralding the - Saint Anthony, also widely known as the North Atlantic by Charles Lindberg. expansion of Portugal’s commercial power. “Anthony of Padua”, was born in Lisboa in - Aristides Sousa Mendes, Portuguese 1500 – Pedro Álvares Cabral discovers Brazil. 1195 but only spent the last years of his life Consul in Bordeaux, , helped 30,000 Start of the colonisation of the “New World”. in . He was the first Portuguese citizen Jews to escape Nazi persecution, issuing 1519 – Portuguese navigator,Ferdinand to become internationally known, being Portuguese visas against the orders of his Magellan,sets off on the first voyage around the • • awarded a doctorate of the church and government. included in the Guinness Book of Records world.In 1521 he discovers the Philippines and is for receiving the fastest canonization in - During World War II, the area of and killed in combat.A member of his crew, • history. Sintra was a refuge for many European royal Sebastião d’Elcano,completes the voyage of • families, such as those of Spain, Italy, France, circumnavigation in 1522. - In 1386, Portugal and England signed the Romania and Bulgaria. Treaty of Windsor, the world’s oldest alliance 1543 – Arrival of the Portuguese in Japan,the • between two countries. - In 1998, the last World Expo’ of the 20th first westerners to experience Japanese culture. • century was held in Lisboa with the theme, • 1640 – Portugal restores its independence,after - The custom of drinking tea was introduced “The oceans, heritage for the future”, 60 years of Spanish reign. to the English Court by the Portuguese resulting in the construction of some princess, Catherine of Bragança, who notable examples of contemporary 19th century – When Brazil becomes • married King Charles II of England in 1662. architecture. independent (1822),Portugal expands her • She took with her as a dowry the city of colonies in Africa,Angola and Mozambique. • Bombay - the starting point for the British DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF 1910 – The monarchy is abolished and the colonization of India – as well as some • • HISTORY Republic founded,with the separating of the leaves of Chinese tea, worth a fortune at powers of the church and the state. that time. 1143 –Dom Afonso Henriques founded the • • with the Treaty of 1926 – A dictatorship is established. - The district of Queens, in New York City, Zamora, becoming its first king and was named in 1664 in honour of Catherine 1974 – Ending of the dictatorial regime with the • forebearer of one of the main royal houses of Bragança, Queen of England, during her Carnation Revolution,which consequently leads of Europe. marriage to Charles II. to the demise of the Portuguese Colonial 1147 – King Afonso Henriques takes Lisboa Empire. - From Brazil, the Portuguese took cassava, from the Moors. papaya and pineapple to Africa, and to 1976 – The first constitutional government takes America they took coconut, banana and 1249 – The last city in the Algarve is up office. • mango. conquered by King Afonso III, and Portugal 1986 – Portugal joins the European Union. • • attains its present shape. • - Spinoza, Montaigne,Velásquez, John dos 2002 – Portugal is one of the first countries to • Passos and Jorge Luís Borges are some of 1415-27 – Prince Henry the Navigator join the single European currency – the euro. the major internationally known people of begins the series of sea expeditions to • Portuguese descent. Africa, Madeira and the Azores. Mad • 22 • • • •• portugal • basic information • BRAGANÇA • • VIANA DO• CASTELO •• BRAGA Porto e Norte • GUIMARÃES• • • • AMARANTE • • VILA REAL • PORTO • • GAIA Douro • LAMEGO • • • VISEU • • AVEIRO • • Beiras • GUARDA FIGUEIRA DA FOZ COIMBRA • • Mondego

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Image: Princess’s quilt (detail from a quilt from Castelo Branco), Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior museum, Castelo Branco, Beiras.