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Continue reading →: The Catacombs of Igreja de São Francisco, Porto, PortugalAs I descended into the catacombs beneath the Igreja de São Francisco in Porto, Portugal, where the hollowed remains of Franciscan friars reside near holy relics and one-of-a-kind pieces of art, I realized the real treasures were hidden underground. Built in the 14th century, the Church of Sao Francisco has…
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Continue reading →: Forte de São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo) Porto, PortugalLess than four miles from the historic center of Porto is the Foz do Douro, where the mouth of the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean. From there, several sandy beaches stretch along the northern coast of Portugal, including Praia do Castelo do Queijo and Praia de Matosinhos, where surfers…
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Continue reading →: Vila Nova de Gaia, PortugalGaia: a Greek goddess known as Mother Earth. She gave birth to the mountains, sky, and sea, three diverse entities united by a common core. Atop the hill, with a panoramic view of the blue sky, the life-giving Duoro River, and the Dom Luis I bridge that links Porto and…
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Continue reading →: Casa Nobre do Cais Novo and Antiqvvm, Porto, PortugalIt was a friend’s special birthday, so we decided to have dinner at Antqvvm, a 2 Michelin star restaurant. A food lover would write poems about the taste, scent, and texture of the dishes at Antiqvvm. I’m not that girl. Instead, I’ll show you some beautiful dishes. and tell you…
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Continue reading →: Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães, PortugalHave you ever experienced a sense of resonance with a new place? A gut instinct that you are exactly where you should be? That’s how I felt in the narrow streets of Guimeares, moving forward with sure steps. Hearts hung above me, strung over alleyways, a symbol of love and…
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Continue reading →: The Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, Guimarães, PortugalUnlike the ruins of Guimarea Castle, the 15th century Palace of the Dukes of Braganca was restored in the early 1900’s. Most of the art and furnishings are from a later period, around the 17th century, but they fit perfectly. I fell in love with a wall length tapestry depicting…
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Continue reading →: Guimarães Castle, PortugalAfter spending time in Braga, I traveled Southeast towards the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guimarães, a city that dates to the 9th century. There, I gazed up at the magnificent 12th century Guimarães Castle, a towering fort built on a bed of granite, and the birthplace of Portugal’s first…
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Continue reading →: Sé de Braga, PortugalI wasn’t prepared for Braga. Sé de Braga dates back to the late 11th century, but that is only the beginning. After years of war, earthquakes, and renovations, the cathedral is now a mix of various time periods. Each section is a masterpiece, a mystery unearthed, and so much more.…
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Continue reading →: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, PortugalHigh atop the city of Braga, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for absolving sins. It is said that if you climb the 573 steps at the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, you will find salvation. Like Longinus, a roman soldier who pierced the side of Christ with…
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Continue reading →: Quinta da Pacheca, PortugalI heard there was a vineyard in Portugal where you can stomp on grapes barefoot. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the right time. But I still loved visiting one of the oldest wine producers in the Douro Valley and tasting some of their lovely ports. It was the perfect afternoon after a…
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