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There is an old church here as well which was used by monks. The monks that were here were outcast from the rest of the church in Portugal and to stay in the favor of the royal family they made ice which was used in the palace in Lisbon.
Written Mar 24, 2003
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There is a active church on the top of Montjunto that has service every weekend.
The church is a hot spot for weddings and for wedding photos.
Written Mar 24, 2003
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Please keep in mind that at the top of Montjunto site a military radar site and you are not allowed here.
THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED!
Written Mar 24, 2003
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This pond has been reconstructed in recent years. It was originaly the pond that the monks would make ice with that was exported to the palace in Lisbon. The monks did this to stay in favor with the royal family of Portugal.
The reconstruction was done with the plans that were found which showed the exact measurements and depth of the pond.
Written Mar 24, 2003
Many of the famous Portuguese bike riders make Montjunto their training mountain. This is also the place of one of Portugals favorite sports.... Road Rally racing.
Durring parts of the year you can come up in the morning and watch the local champs practice peddling and racing up the curvey steep hills.
Written Mar 24, 2003
Favorite thing: Civilian TV and Radio antennas share the hill top with some of the history of Portugal. The mountain was once the home of some displaced monks.
Updated Mar 24, 2003
I spent about eight months working on Montjunto building a communications system from all the parts we had sent from the states. The change of seasons on the hill top go from windy and cold to windy...
Build your own Serra de Montejunto page
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