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solopes Says: 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.
solopes Says: 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...
Pavlinjo Says: In Idanha a Nova, district of Castelo Branco
salinhopt Says: 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,...
Convento de Santo Antonio dos capuchos
salinhopt Says: 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.
salinhopt Says: 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...
Square and Cruzeiro de Sao Joao
salinhopt Says: Sao Joao square is realy a nice place to relax and admire this XVIthe cross, and the XIX century buildings with great architecture features.
salinhopt Says: 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! :)
salinhopt Says: 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
Kalifa: Kalifa (only if everything else is closed)
Martin_S. Says: A large restaurant that sells itself on providing "local dishes". We usually avoid the larger restaurants, but this one looked nice and not overly fancy. Turns out we were wrong, the prices were quite high on average and the food was a total disappointment. I had a meat...
Marisquería Ti Lourdes: Good Seafood, kindest service
hojasdehierba Says: A really nice discovery! Good ambience, excellent service and amazing food. Main dishes around 9€. The owner was so nice that, although they didn't have the pastries we asked for, he sent a person to buy them... ¡Un estupendo descubrimiento! Buena decoración, servicio...
Lake - desert: Seven days of trance music
Pavlinjo Says: It's a festival that lasts for a week and it's happening every second year (i.e. 2008., 2010...). No dress code :)
Branco Says: The granite village of Monsanto is a short drive to the north-east of Castelo Branco. Squeezed up against a slope on an extremely steep hill below a square-built fortress, Monsanto was voted Portugal's 'most typical village' in 1938.
Martin_S. Says: The Se (cathedral) here in Castelo Branco was a surprise, we passed it by on our way to visit the Jardim Episcopal and almost did not notice it. One of the least ornate buildings we have seen that are devoted to the religious faith. It was closed on the day we were there,...
Martin_S. Says: Beautifully manicured gardens compliment the statues and water elements, a wonderful place to take the family for a short rest on your trip, a less hectic tourist environment.
Jardim Episcopal, world, astrology, virtues
Martin_S. Says: The garden in the lower section also has a variety of statues that include representatives of each of the signs of the Zodiac, like the Leo shown here. Also statues for each of the continents, such as Asia, Europe, etc. Also are the virtues such as Temperance shown here, but...
Jardim Episcopal, water elements
Martin_S. Says: The gardens have numerous water elements woven into this small space, three large pools and also various smaller fountains break up the greenery and statues that occupy every single corner of the gardens.
Martin_S. Says: Stairs and walls, all covered with statues depicting kings of Portugal and Spain...but there is a slight twist here, if you look at the second photo here you will see that there is a LARGE statue and a tiny statue....the Portugese did not like Spain ruling them and here they...
Jardim Episcopal, the entrance
Martin_S. Says: The photos here show the lower garden and entrance area from the street for the general public.The walls on three sides are covered with blue tiles depicting the founder of the garden and also scenes from daily life, the gardens and other things.The stairs themselves, are...
k8007 Says: theres no train station at idanha a nova, you have to get a train/bus to castelo branco and then a bus from there to idanha a nova. You then walk the rest of the way into the nature reserve to reach Boom (yay Boom!) cant seem to find timetables for the bus service from...
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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
4 members live in Castelo Branco
Q: hi! i'm looking for transportation from Castelo Branco to Idanha-a-nova (actually to the BOOM festival location). what is the...
A: hey, im also tryin to get to boom festival, do you know the name of the train station in Idanha – a – Nova it seems impossible to find out. cheers scarlett
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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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