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Torre dos Ferreiros
Of the towns old walls and gates, the stalwart Torre dos Ferreiros is still in good condition. Two other surviving gates are the Porta dEl Rei, the ancient steps of which you can still climb (though youll find only broken beer bottles at the top), and the Porta da Erva.
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Museu da Região Flaviense
Small but interesting, this regional archaeological-ethnographic museum has lots of Roman artefacts, plus a collection of pre-Roman jewellery, bronze tools, grinding stones and menhirs, some dating back over 2500 years. There are also temporary art displays upstairs.
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Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira
This petite fortress at the southern end of the avenue was built in the 17th century to protect the port. Now restored, it houses an exhibition on the Portuguese discoveries and a quaint chapel dedicated to Santa Barbara, often invoked as a protector against storms.
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Praça da Ribeira
Down by the river, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses overlooking a picturesque stretch of the Rio Douro. From here you have fine views of the port-wine lodges across the river as well as the monumental, double-decker Ponte de Dom Luís
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Núcleo Arqueológico
Hidden under Banco Comercial Portuguesa is the Núcleo Arqueológico, a web of tunnels believed to be the remnants of a Roman spa dating from the 1st century AD. You can descend into the depths on a fascinating guided tour in English (departing on the hour) run by the Museu da Cidade
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Piscinas Naturais
Natural pools made of volcanic rock (assisted by a dab of concrete here and there) can be found at both ends of Porto Moniz seafront. Those near the Cachalote restaurant are free and wild. Those at the other end charge admission, are a touch tamer and are better for swimming.
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Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
This whimsical early-19th-century mansion complete with castle turrets and Arabic cloister sits in the grounds of the Parque Marechal Carmona. The lavishly decorated interior houses 17th-century Indo-Portuguese cabinets, oriental silk tapestries and 350-year-old azulejos .
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Ponte Pedonal Penedos Altos
This striking pedestrian bridge spans the valley east of the old town. Its immediately noticeable for its loftiness (52m at its top point) and unusual zig-zag trajectory. Built by João Luís Carrilho da Graça, its won rave reviews in architecture circles since its opening in 2009.
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British Cemetery
Overgrown with cypress trees, the Cemitério dos Ingleses was founded in 1717. Expats at rest here include Henry Fielding (author of Tom Jones ), who died during a fruitless visit to Lisbon in 1754 to improve his health. At the far corner are the remains of Lisbon’s old Jewish cemet
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Casa Romana
In the cellar of the câmara municipal is the enchanting Casa Romana. This clever display allows the visitor to walk ‘through’ the foundations of the Roman house upon which the building rests, and brings it to life with its small collection of pots, sculpture and other artefacts.
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Museu Nacional de Arqueologia
Housed in Mosteiro dos Jerónimos’ western wing, this intriguing stash contains Mesolithic flintstones, Egyptian mummies inside elaborately painted sarcophagi, and beautifully wrought Bronze Age jewellery. Even more curious is the collection of statues dedicated to Roman deities.
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MCCB
This modern municipal museum in the centre of town is well worth the visit, taking you through the prehistory and history of the region, including some well-presented Roman remains and sections on the battle of Aljubarrota and Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitórias construction.
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Casa das Mudas
Housed in an almost Minecraft-like building high above Calheta, this contemporary arts space has a gallery, shop, cafe, auditorium and workshop area. Its worth the climb from the beach for the changing exhibitions or just to ogle Paulo Davids dramatic architectural achievement.
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Capela dos Milagres
Machico has three churches but the most famous is the pretty little Miracles Chapel on the north side of the river. It was famously washed away in a flood in 1803, but the crucifix was found bobbing in the Atlantic by an American galley. Miracle!, the locals declared, hence the cha
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Parque Temático da Madeira
An engaging place to take the kids, this Madeira-themed park has a boating lake, a maze, a Monte train, mock-ups of Santana A-Frame houses, a large kiddies playground, some Madeira-specific exhibitions and a cafe. Its all quite informative but probably not worth a special trip from
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Center for Art & Architecture Affairs
Inside a former textile factory, this non-profit collective promotes interaction between various fields of creative expression, including visual arts, design, film, literature, media, performing arts and architecture. Events include film screenings, theatre performances, concerts a
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GNRation
Bragas new cultural centre lives inside an 18th-century building that once housed police headquarters. Enter through the modern entrance with a glass sliding door and youre inside an incubator of the citys creative industry, with concerts, film screenings, workshops and theatre per
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Mãe d’Água
The king laid the aqueduct’s final stone at Mãe d’Água, the city’s massive 5500-cu-metre main reservoir. Completed in 1834, the reservoir’s cool, echoing chamber is a fine place to admire 19th-century technology. Climb the stairs for a fine view of the aqueduct and the surrounding
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Museu do Traje
This attractive museum houses the traditional wear used for farming, fishing and seaweed harvesting in centuries past. You’ll see costumes worn during the Romaria de Nossa Senhora d’Agonia and cool antique looms. The then-and-now mural-sized photos on the 2nd floor are pretty speci
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Igreja de Santo António
This little church, bursting with gilded, carved wood, is a stupendous baroque extravaganza. Beaming cherubs and ripening grapes are much in evidence. The dome and azulejo panels were installed during repairs after the 1755 earthquake. Enter the church from the adjacent Museu Munic
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