In Tomar, Portugal, we had the opportunity to visit the Pegões Aqueduct in a “Tuc Tuc” with our guide Ricardo. It was a big surprise for us and we can even say that it was an adventure. Continue reading “The Pegões Aqueduct”
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Tiles and Ceramics by Sant’ Anna – Lisbon, Portugal
We have always had a great fascination with tiles. Our interest increased when we saw the program “Voyager”, produced by Josh Garcia, where he visited the Sant’Anna Factory in Lisbon (Portugal). It is then we learned that this factory was an essential part of the reconstruction of Lisbon, after the terrible earthquake of 1755. Continue reading “Tiles and Ceramics by Sant’ Anna – Lisbon, Portugal”
The Marquis of Pombal – Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal pays homage to the figure of the Marquis of Pombal through its square and the monumental statue and base that stands out in the center of modern Lisbon. Continue reading “The Marquis of Pombal – Lisbon, Portugal”
Church of the Divine Savior
The main altarpiece of the Church of the Divine Savior of Seville was made between 1770 and 1778, in the Baroque style. Continue reading “Church of the Divine Savior”
The Belvis Convent – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Virgen of the Portal Shrine in Galicia, Spain, is an integral part of the Convent of the Dominican Mothers of Belvis, also known as the Santa María de Belvis Convent or simply the Belvis Convent. It is currently a Cloister Convent. Continue reading “The Belvis Convent – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
The Sotto Mayor Palace – Lisbon, Portugal
This beautiful palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century, originally for the industrialist and Portuguese banker, Candido Sotto Mayor, founder of Banco de Sotto Mayor. Continue reading “The Sotto Mayor Palace – Lisbon, Portugal”
“Casa do Raio” – Braga, Portugal
Casa do Raio, also known as Casa do Mexicano, is an excellent example of civil architecture that is located in the town of Braga, in northern Portugal. Continue reading ““Casa do Raio” – Braga, Portugal”
The Knights Templar – Portugal
The legacy of the Knights Templar are present in every corner of Portugal; in its temples, buildings, streets and even its people. Continue reading “The Knights Templar – Portugal”
Crow’s Nest Cross – Ponce, Puerto Rico
The “Cruceta del Vigia” de Ponce (a Crow’s Nest Cross or lookout point), is located in the same spot on the hill where the Spanish inhabitants watched the ships and boats that arrived at the port of the city, and thus recognize where it came from, or if it was an invader or pirate . Continue reading “Crow’s Nest Cross – Ponce, Puerto Rico”
Roman Bridge of Cordoba
The historical set of the Roman Bridge of Cordoba, in Spain, includes not only the viaduct, but also part of the monument, the Gateway to the Bridge and the “Calahorra” Tower. Continue reading “Roman Bridge of Cordoba”