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It's referred everywhere as the most remarkable point of Castelo Branco. That's why, passing there, we couldn't stop without seeing it.
It's a nice small baroque garden, easy to visit, and... deserves your stop.
Updated Jul 18, 2011
In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they are ready, and adding the comments later.
Don't get mad on me - I'm glad to share my pictures with you, and the comments will be added soon.
Written Jul 28, 2010
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The Garden of the Episcopal Paco of Castelo Branco shows as one of the most original units of the baroque in Portugal. In special in that it respects to the legal one: to the symbolic aspects and the disposal of its elements in thematic passages. It was the Bishop of Guarda, D. Joao de Mendonca (1711-1736) that it ordered and probably guided the workmanships of the Garden.
Updated Feb 22, 2004
Address: Castelo Branco
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In the northeast of Castello Branco and in the limit of the Devesa, was established in 1562 the monastery of Antonio Saint of the Capuchos by D. Fernando de Meneses, comendador and alcaide-mor of this village. Workmanship of sec. XVI, was suffering diverse alterations.
Updated Feb 22, 2004
Address: Castelo Branco
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In the north of Castelo Branco, together to the museum Tavares Proenca Junior, existed the convent of the Graca that belonged, up to 1526, to the Order of S. Francisco, passing later to St. Augustin, being there installed the Casa Saint of the Mercy. Its Church was constructed in sec. XVI.
Updated Feb 22, 2004
Address: Castelo Branco
Website: http://www.cm-castelobranco.pt
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The church of S. Miguel, retraces probably to séc. XIII or séc. XIV, that very it was ruined in the last quarter of séc. XVII. Due to scarcity of half making a monumental workmanship, it was D. Martim Alfonso de Melo, Bishop of Guarda, that rebuilt it in the last quarter of century XVII, paying most of the expenditures.
Really beautifull!
Written Jul 30, 2003
Address: Castelo Branco
Website: http://www.cm-castelobranco.pt
In Idanha a Nova, district of Castelo Branco
Written Aug 14, 2008
Address: Idanha a Nova, district of Castelo Branco
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Sao Joao square is realy a nice place to relax and admire this XVIthe cross, and the XIX century buildings with great architecture features.
Updated Feb 22, 2004
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Built by the Templários, probably between 1214 and 1230. You'll have a fantastic view all over the city. The day was hot and sunny! :)
Updated Feb 20, 2004
Address: Catelo Branco
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In the Old Square, that is the center mediaval period, it meets old Domus Municipalis, workmanship of the principles of séc. XVI, target of some reconstructions
Written Jul 30, 2003
Address: Catelo Branco
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In the Old Square, that is the center mediaval period, it meets old Domus Municipalis, workmanship of the principles of séc. XVI, target of some reconstructions
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Castelo Branco - "White Castle"
Situated in a central position between the North and South of Portugal, Castelo Branco marks a border of two cultural regions since remote distinct times: the world of the granite and the world of the...
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When we travel in Portugal we usually decide to go north or south. Castelo Branco stays... east, which means out of usual routes. On the way to Spain... yes, its possible, but the alternatives are......
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I've got some interesting experiences in Castelo Branco. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Castelo Branco. An old town with a young spirit.
Castelo Branco was refounded by the Templars in the 13th century. In 1214, when Pedro Alvites was master of the Templars in Portugal, Afonso II granted them the lands of Cardosa, thus laying the...
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Why Castelo Branco, the Jardim Episcopal of course
Bishop João de Mendonça is the guiding hand here in making this garden that adjoins the Episcopal Palace. A wonderful place to spend some time just relaxing from a hectic trip. I have added a few...
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