Ermida de São Bento, #chapel of #saintbenedict

16th-century #baroque #rococo #neoclassical #hermitage #religiousarchitecture built in 1584.

Rural, isolated and prominent on a hilltop overlooking #vilaviçosa #portugal and the #ducalpalace of the #braganza family

The #rennaissance Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa at night. #portugal #braganza
#artandarchitecture

The seat of the House of Braganza , which became the reigning house in Portugal from 1640 to 1910. Construction of the #manueline #palace began during the tenure of Duke Jaime of Braganza, between 1501 and 1502. The imposing #marble #classical #mannerist facade began in 1583 consisting of two floors, one with #tuscan capitals, the other with #ionic capitals. Later, in 1610, construction began of the additional third floor. The palace was the birthplace of Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort of England and her father John IV, King of Portugal (the first Braganza king).

... more pics of the Castelo de Vila Viçosa #castle #fortress #portugal #braganza

Within the #castle walls. The castle was restored in the 1930s to 1950s and included the conservation of the walls and citadel.

The Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição church's current appearance is the result of renovations carried out in 1569, during the reign of King Sebastian of Portugal.

#portugal #braganza #vilaviçosa

Hace unos días, en las #pulpiaventuras de Agustín, recorrimos parte del Valle del Duero de la zona norte de Portugal.
En concreto estuvimos, aunque brevemente, en la zona conocida como El Alto Corgo, visitando Pinhão, Tua y São João da Pesqueira.
Aunque las vistas del paisaje eran espectaculares, yo me quedé esperando en el coche, ya que no tenía un punto de apoyo donde salir favorecido y donde lo había, no se apreciaba bien el fondo del paisaje.
#pulpiaventuras #pulpoagustin #portugal #altocorgo #duero #riveradelduero #braganza #vilareal

La noche es oscura y alberga horrores... Bueno, y algún castillo.

#Bragança #Braganza #Portugal #Castillos #Castelos #Castles #Medieval #PixelDroid #FotografíaMóvil #MobilePhotography #Pixel #Pixel6

Esa mole de piedra siempre queda muy imponente. En fotos o en películas. Pero cuando tienes que subir las sinuosas y empinadas calles empedradas hasta la torre, acabas por plantearte... ¿Cómo narices no ha habido más rebeliones entre la soldadesca? #Bragança #Braganza #Portugal #Castillos #Castelos #Castles #Medieval #PixelDroid #FotografíaMóvil #MobilePhotography #Pixel #Pixel6