World Heritage

Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

Palace Of The Dukes Of Braganza: Best Tips For Visiting In 2024

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The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza is a ducal palace situated in the historic center of Guimarães, a few meters from Guimarães Castle. Mainly inhabited in the 15th century, this manor house is considered a unique architectural example in the Iberian Peninsula! The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza was commissioned by Dom Afonso, around 1420. Dom Afonso was the illegitimate son of King João I and accumulated the titles of 8th Count of Barcelos, 2nd Count of Neiva, and 1st Duke of Braganza!

World Heritage in Castile and León

World Heritage In Castile And León (2024)

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Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Castile and León? From Burgos to Ávila, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Castile and León is an autonomous community located in northern Spain and its capital is the city of Valladolid. In addition, it’s the sixth most populous region in the country and the largest, encompassing the Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora provinces!

Machado de Castro National Museum

Machado De Castro National Museum: Best Tips For Visiting In 2024

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The Machado de Castro National Museum is one of the largest and most important fine arts museums in Portugal. Installed in the building of the former Bishop’s Palace of Coimbra, the museum is part of the area listed as World Heritage in 2013! The Machado de Castro National Museum’s collection includes notable examples of sculpture, painting, and decorative arts. In fact, the museum was named after Joaquim Machado de Castro, one of the most prominent Portuguese sculptors of the 18th century!

Works of Antoni Gaudí

Complete Guide To The Works Of Antoni Gaudí

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The Works of Antoni Gaudí are a set of seven monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 (Casa Milà, Palau Güell, Park Güell) and 2005 (Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens, Crypt of Colònia Güell, Nativity Façade and Crypt of the Sagrada Familia)! The seven Works of Antoni Gaudí were designed by the Catalan architect in the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. And with the exception of the Crypt of Colònia Güell, all the monuments can be found in the city of Barcelona!

World Heritage in Galicia

World Heritage In Galicia (2024)

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Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Galicia? From Santiago de Compostela to Lugo, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Galicia is an autonomous community located in northwestern Spain and its capital is the city of Santiago de Compostela. In addition, it’s the fifth most populous region in the country and the seventh largest, encompassing the A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra provinces!

World Heritage in Catalonia

World Heritage In Catalonia (2024)

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Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Catalonia (in Spanish, Cataluña; and in Catalan, Catalunya)? From Barcelona to Vimbodí i Poblet, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Catalonia is an autonomous community located in northeastern Spain and its capital is the city of Barcelona. In addition, it’s the second most populous region in the country and the sixth largest, encompassing the Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona provinces!

National Hunting Park of Mafra

How To Visit The National Hunting Park Of Mafra In 2024

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The Royal Hunting Park of Mafra was founded by King João V in 1747, following the construction of the Palace-Convent of Mafra. With almost 1200 hectares, the Royal Hunting Park of Mafra served as a hunting and leisure place for Portuguese royalty. In 1910, the site was renamed the National Hunting Park of Mafra and was used for hunting. Nowadays, it’s focused on ecotourism and adventure tourism, promoting races, hiking and mountain biking tracks, carriage and electric car rides, and much more!

World Heritage in Andalusia

World Heritage In Andalusia (2024)

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Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Andalusia (in Spanish, Andalucía)? From Granada to Córdoba, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Andalusia is an autonomous community located in southern Spain and its capital is the city of Seville. In addition, it’s the most populous region in the country and the second largest, encompassing the Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Seville provinces!

Stock Exchange Palace

Stock Exchange Palace: Best Tips For Visiting In 2024

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The Stock Exchange Palace (in Portuguese, Palácio da Bolsa) is one of the most famous monuments in the city of Porto, receiving the visit of hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. In addition, as it’s located in the historic center of Porto, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996! Intended to serve as the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto, the Stock Exchange Palace began to be built in 1842, on the site of the former Convent of Saint Francis!

World Heritage in Grand Est

World Heritage In Grand Est (2024)

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Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Grand Est? From Nancy to Strasbourg, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Grand Est is an administrative region located in northeastern France and its capital is the city of Strasbourg. In addition, it’s the sixth most populous region in the country and the fifth largest, encompassing the Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Marne, Haute-Marne, Haut-Rhin, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, and Vosges departments!

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