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	TheTravelzine.com 0901portugal(13)_alentejo(2)_beiras(2)
		Praca do Pelourinho is another neat spot to enjoy a panorama of the area and is also home to Restaurante Varanda do Alentejo.
		It was in the fourteenth century that this Jewish Quarter began to consolidate itself, stretching from the castle to the Fonte da Vila (the town's granite fountain) and as far as rua Nova.
		The houses of the Jews were situated in the Bairro de Marrocos, outside the castle walls at the easternmost end of town, where it is still possible to find houses with crosses engraved in the stone, close to the doors, a mark which identified the houses as being inhabited by New Christians.
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	Portugal - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In 1448, on a small island known as Arguim off the coast of Mauritania a castle was built, working as a feitoria (a trading post) for commerce with inland Africa thus circumventing the Arabic caravans that crossed the Sahara.
		But when the question is federalism in Europe, Portuguese people do not see a contradiction between an European identity and nationalism, 51% of the interviewed would even agree with Portugal's integration in a supposed United States of Europe, while 27% would be against (22% do not have an opinion).
		Mirandese, a related Romance language, is officially recognized in the municipality of Miranda do Douro, and spoken in the villages of the municipality.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Portugal (4924 words)

	Monuments of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		These monuments are classified and protected by the Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico (Portuguese institute for architectural heritage) that declares monuments as Monumento Nacional (National Monument).
		Castle of Santa Maria da Feira, Santa Maria da Feira
		Castle of Castelo Rodrigo, Figueira De Castelo Rodrigo
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monuments_of_Portugal (570 words)

	Secretplaces — Guide to authentic and romantic Portugal hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		From the sun soaked beaches and plains of the south, to the mountainous regions in the center and lush green hills of the north.
		The town is dominated by its 13th century castle which bears witness to its strategic position in the fight against Spain over the centuries.
		The white walled town of Castelo de Vide is perched on a hilltop around the fourteenth century castle and contrasts splendidly with the surrounding vegetation.
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	Portugal
		Portugal is the country for wine lovers, known since the Roman Empire as one of the greatest in the empire; the Romans immediately associated Portugal with its God of Winery and Feast, Bacchus.
		Today, many famous Portuguese wines are known as some of the world's best: Vinho do Douro, Vinho do Alentejo, Vinho do Dão, Vinho Verde, and the sweet: Port Wine, Madeira wine, Moscatel of Setúbal and Moscatel of Favaios.
		The country has an ancient martial art known as "Jogo do Pau" (Eng., Stick Game), used for self-protection and for duels between young men in dispute for a young women.
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		Some 28 km south of Évora - a World Heritage city - lies the town of Viana do Alentejo, surrounded by the vaster horizons of the Alentejo plains and sheltered by the Serra de São Vicente, from where we can enjoy a view of this magnificent landscape.
		The Casa de Viana, situated in the Historical Town center, near the centuries-old Castle, has been restored by its current owners, respecting the traditional features of the local architecture.
		The Casa de Viana offers 5 double room, a sitting room with private bathrooms, all with central heating and televisions, a dining room, a sitting room with an open fire and access to a terrace.
	portugaltravelberlin.de /unterkunft/hotels/portugal/alentejo/r1644/r1644.htm (203 words)

	Évora, Portugal
		It is the chief city of the district and capital of Alto Alentejo Province.
		Anta do Zambujeiro 15 km from Évora near Valverde (it is the larger dolmen in the region)
		The Alentejo Province is a region of wide plains to the south of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo, in Portuguese).
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	South Portugal City Of Evora - UNESCO World Heritage Site
		A macabre reminder is the Capela dos Ossos in the 15th Century Igreja de São Francisco.
		To the north is the town of Arraiolos with its prominent 14th Century castle and 16th century church.
		Directly to the south is the town of Viana do Alentejo, raised to the status of a town in 1313 by Dom Dinis.
	www.homestead.com /portugalholidayrentals/Evora.html (760 words)

	Portuguese municipal flags
		Castles are probably the most often motive on portuguese municipal arms, for virtually every municipality seat has or had some kind of fortress.
		A phenomenon is being repeated with some frequence in recent years and in many municipalities: Whenever the newly elected municipal government is lead by a party formerly in the municipal opposition, the former municipal logo (something that become common place in almost all municipalities) is discarded a new one is created.
		This has probably to do with the fact that municipal logos are created by local advertisement agencies, and the new mayor’s “friends” in that particular field may not be the same as the former’s — or in general, has perhaps to do with the ephemerousness of commercial campaign logos in general.
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	Evora - Portugal - Alentejo - Municipality
		The River Guardiana is the very lifeblood of the region, except for the Castle, the Parish Church and the Roman remains of Lousa Castle, nothing disturbs the smooth course of the beautiful Guardina.
		Viana do Alentejo has become a center for extremely popular pilgrimages due to its strategic position routes leading south.
		Viana do Alentejo is a show case of different styles, with special emphasis on religious art, as devotion to Nossa Senhora d'Aires was the focus of one of the most impressive pilgrimages in the South of Portugal.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/plains/evora/ukmunicipality.html (1231 words)

	Viana do Castelo real estate real estates Viana do Castelo Viana do Castelo Portugal
		It was later elevated to a city in 1847 as a reward for the loyalty of the Commander of the Castle, by Queen Maria II.
		Viana had been besieged by the forces of the Count of Antas, who rose against the Cabrais during the Patuleia Civil War.
		She elevated Viana to a city and changed its name from Viana da Foz do Lima to Viana do Castelo.
	www.reesin.com /real_estate_viana_do_castelo_portugal.html (523 words)

	Alentejo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		On the vast golden plains of Alentejo, the peaceful landscape is but a curtain that opens on to an unimaginable heritage.
		The town’s main attraction is its castle, built by the Moors, with a guard tower from the 13th-century.
		Beside the castle is the São Pedro Chapel, which dates from the 7th-century, while the main church dates from the 8th-century.
	www.portugueseheritage.ca /alentejo.htm (1050 words)

	Portugal > Plains > Évora > Viana do Alentejo
		It is one of the most attractive towns of the Alto Alentejo, where its natural springs have offered an abundant source of water to the region´s dry plains since Roman times.
		The abundance of water turns the fields around it into vegetable plots and green farmlands and fills the town´s streets with fountains: one of the most interesting is the marble spring at the Praça da República, built in one of the walls of the old Town Hall.
		The castle of Viana do Alentejo, begun in 1313, has unusual cylindrical towers showing a Moorish influence and was remodelled in the 15th century.
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	Portugal > Travel > Costa Verde > Viana do Castelo > Portugal Info - Viana do Castelo
		The town of Viana do Castelo is famous for its decorative filigree jewellery which reflects back to the time of Moor occupation.
		On this coastal road just to the north of Viana do Castelo is Areosa with a 16th Century chapel and a 17th Century fort.
		To the east of Viana do Castelo is Giela with a 14th Century tower as part of a 15th Century small palace.
	portugal-info.net /costaverde/vianadocastelo.htm (1356 words)

	IPPAR - Monuments and Sites
		Started in the King Dinis's reign and completely renovated under King John II's, the Viana do Alentejo Castle is, together with the Alvito Castle, one of the most singular fortified ensembles of the final Gothic.
		From the primitive Castle which has a pentagonal plan and is protected by high walls with battlements, five towers still remain, but all of them were rebuilt or decorated in the 15th century, in the "joanine-Manueline" period, with spires surrounded by merlons and cross-shaped embrasures in the cylindrical towers.
		Within the Castle's perimeter, the Parish Church rises, invoking Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Our Lady of Assumption), an important feature of the Gothic-Manueline architecture built by the architects Francisco and Diogo de Arruda.
	www.ippar.pt /english/monumentos/castelo_vianalentejo.html (181 words)

	Marvao hotels. For cheap and luxury hotels in Marvao Portugal. Online bookings for hotels in Marvao. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Surrounded by 13th century castle walls, Marvao Pousada was built from a group of small, medieval houses.
		Located just 6km away from the Roman ruins in Ammaia, and 13 km away from the Castelo de Vide, this pousada is the perfect destination for those who wish to explore the surrounding areas.
		The thirteenth-century castle stands at the far end of the village, its walls blending into the sharp slopes of the serra.
	www.rooms-portugal.com /hotels/marvao.html (230 words)

	Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Portucale evolved into Portugale during the 7th and 8th centuries andby the 9th century was extensively used in the region between the Douro and Minho rivers.
		Portugal is the country for wine lovers, known since the Roman Empire as one of the greatest in the empire; the Romans immediatelyassociated Portugal with its God of Winery and Feast, Bacchus.
		Today, many famousPortuguese wines are known as some of the world's best: Vinho do Douro, Vinho do Alentejo, Vinho do Dão, Vinho Verde, and the sweet: Port Wine, Madeira wine, Moscatel of Setúbal and Moscatel of Favaios.
	www.therfcc.org /portugal-3820.html (4178 words)

	Portugal > Travel > Alentejo > Towns > Evora
		One of the outstanding architectural interest is the Palácio dos Condes de Basto The Palácio de Dom Manuel (also known as Convento de São Bento de Castris), which was built in 1490 was used as the seat of the court by the House of Avis during their reign.
		To the north is the city is the small town of Arraiolos with its prominent 14th Century castle and 16th Century church.
		Directly to the south is the town of Viana do Alentejo, raised to the status of a town in 1313 also by Dom Dinis.
	www.lisbon-info.net /alentejo/evora.htm (1160 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		We'll have a car and wil be staying in Sinta 3 nights, Obidos 1 night, Viana do Castello 3 nights, Bucaco Palace Hotel 1 night, Estromez 3 nights and finally in Palmela 2 night.
		Sintra itself is lovely; my favorite spots there included the Castle of the Moors and the Capuchin Convent, as well as the two cool castles.
		Regarding your itinerary, I would say that it's a nice plan, but 3 nights in Viana do castelo is way too much, in my opinion, since its possible to visit it in 1 afternoon.
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	Visit Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Alentejo region is not only famous for its wines, but also for the Serra de S. Mamede Natural Park and the walled towns of Castelo de Vide and Marvão.
		Further south, on the banks of the River Guadiana and the Alqueva Dam, Mourão, Moura, Vidigueira, Alvito and Viana do Alentejo are important towns that are well worth a visit.
		Taste the sheep and goat cheeses of the Alentejo, both of which beautifully accompany the wines produced in the region.
	www.visitportugal.com /NR/exeres/4DC90E20-5F76-4D4D-B436-0E1E95803B17,frameless.htm?order=1&parentGuid={005ABE75-55FF-483E-A898-2A5546F323AC} (245 words)

	Pousada do Castelo de Alvito (Alvito) - Castles in Portugal - Castles a Magic Experience, by Sovrana Viaggi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Located in the lovely town of Alvito, after the restoration of an unusual XV century castle that was built in very peculiar architectural styles: Gothic, Manueline and Moorish this beautiful Pousada was born.
		It honours the culture of the region not only by its atmosphere, but also by its traditional cuisine and wines. What used to be the agricultural land is now a superb garden that surrounds the medieval castle.
		Nearby: shooting, cycling, horse riding and country walks. Interesting to visit : Viana do Alentejo and the ruins of S. Cucufate. Animals are not allowed.
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	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Viana do Castelo was a bit confusing at first, but we found our way up, up, up to the Pousada Santa Luzia do Monte.
		Our neighbors at the Pousada in Viana had just come from there and had mentioned that they didn?t think the food was up to the pre-fixed price.
		Restauraçã Lobo do Mar, Porto de Abrigo was a small building with a man outside grilling all shapes and sizes of fish.
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		The castle is an adventure to explore, with a beautiful chapel decorated with 18th century azulejos tiles, an ancient fort, and surrounding ramparts offering splendid views of the water.
		This morning we visit Alcácer do Sal, an ancient town founded in the 6th century B.C. After a look at the imposing castle, we have a history lesson at a café along the riverside promenade.
		Crossing the Alentejo plain, we stop in Viana do Alentejo, an interesting historic town with a distinctive Moorish influence.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/12196.html (1362 words)

	Portugal.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Three towns that set the tone for this charming area of Portugal are Viana do Castelo, lying upon the estuary of the Lima river; Braga, rich in ecclesiastical history; and the medieval Guimarães.
		On the outskirts, 2.5 miles away from the centre, stands the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro; the ancient monastery of Tibães, dating back to the Suevian period and rebuilt in the 11th century, and the Church of São Frutuoso de Montélios (a 7th-century Visigothic temple).
		Deserving special mention are the mother-church and the ancient Paços do Concelho (both Gothic), Casa da Misericórdia (Mannerist, with a sacred art treasure), the medieval Casa dos Arcos, the convent of Santa Ana (16th-century), and the Regional Museum.
	www.portugal.org /tourism/regions1.shtml (1381 words)

	Portugal Regions
		Before 1976, it was divided into three districts (shown with their islands): Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira, São Jorge, Graciosa); Horta (Pico, Faial, Flores, Corvo); and Ponta Delgada (São Miguel, Santa Maria).
		The autonomous regions of Azores (Angra do Heroísmo, Horta, and Ponta Delgada districts) and Madeira (Funchal district) were formed.
		However, it proved difficult to settle on a regional division for continental Portugal, and a law of 1977-10-25 allowed the districts to continue to function.
	www.statoids.com /upt.html (1090 words)

	Recent Portuguese Publications Bulletin 46 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		She was born in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Açores, the daughter of the neo-romantic poet Armando Monteiro.
		Born in Viana do Castelo, 1956, he has published at least ten books and has collaborated in diverse reviews and regional newspapers.
		António Valis was born in Angola in 1952.
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	Portugal : Planning a Trip : Tips on Accommodations \| Frommers.com
		The best and most extensive network is in the region of Viana do Castelo, where you can sometimes board with the poor but proud Portuguese aristocracy.
		Many date from the Age of Exploration, when navigators brought riches back from all over the world and established lavish homes that were passed down to their heirs.
		The inns are all over the country, but most are along the Costa Verde, between Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo.
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	Spain - Pyrenees - Pamplona - Parador de Olite
		The castle was built by King Carlos III of Navarra in the early 1500's and was his summer residence until his death in 1425.
		Later his grandson, the Prince of Viana, lied in the castle.
		The decor of the interior maintains the medieval atmosphere, in particular the main salon, which is delightful with an enormous fireplace and large wrought iron chandeliers.
	www.paradores-spain.com /spain/polite.html (773 words)

	Hotels in Tavira Portugal
		The best view of Tavira is from the walls of the Moorish castle, which rises out of a cluster of houses and gardens.
		Behind the castle is the church of Santa Maria do Castelo, traditionally built on the site of a mosque.
		The church of the Misericórdia boasts a fine Renaissance door, 18th-century azulejo glazed tiles and a beautifully-carved high altar.
	www.eportugalhotels.com /Tavira.html (303 words)

	Portugal - Holiday accommodation, Villas, houses, apartments, Algarve, Golf, casas de vacaciones, location des ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Only 500 meter from the bay of Sao Martinho do Porto, 12 km from Nazaré, the lagune of Obidos and Caldas da Rainha.
		Typical Alentejo house either split up into two apartments or joined as one big house.
		The house is overlooked by the medieval village and its imposing castle.
	www.portugal-casas.nl /Casas/casas_overzicht_UK.php?regiao=todas&opcao=&start=0&plaats=&gemeente=&distrito=&diasemana=&prijs_hoog=&pessoas=&quartos=&aquecim=&jardim=&terraco=&piscina=&kmpraias= (718 words)

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