A cultural gem is the Romanesque church of Santa Marta de Tera, which houses a stone statue of the Pilgrim of St. James, considered the oldest statue of the saint.
Pilgrimage Day 27: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Pilgrimage Day 18: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
On the royal stage of the Via de la Plata, I walked 42.7 km.
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Pilgrimage Day 10: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
We reached Mérida, the capital of the autonomous region of Extremadura after 15.3 km
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Castle Beja, Portugal
The Castle Medieval fortification that is the most emblematic monument of the city. Its Keep, with almost 40 meters high, is considered by some authors as the highest military tower in the country.The Castle of Beja, namely its Keep, is the city's best known and most emblematic monument. It is a Gothic fortress, whose construction... Continue Reading →
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Beja -Capital of the southern Alentejo with a lot of history, Portugal
Visible from afar is the mighty fort, rebuilt in the 13th century by King Dinis. From there you have a magnificent view over the wide plains of the Alentejo with its cornfields and gnarled olive trees. During a tour of the city, you can easily orientate yourself by the imposing, almost 40 meter high tower of the fort, the "Torre de Menagem". Also worth seeing is the church "Santa Amaro" near the fort, which dates back to the 6th century and is one of the oldest preserved buildings in Portugal.
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Mértola, Town of History – Portugal
The small town was declared a Museum Village due to its vast archaeological collection and its historical importance. It is the seat of the sixth largest municipality in Portugal, where there are also natural beauties, such as the Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana.
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Evorá, Portugal part 7, Evora Museum
The Museum show the culture and the history of Evora. It Start in the Late – Neolithic time end finish in the 20th Century, across the times of Iron – time, Moors, Romans, the time of the Kings in Evora.
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Évora, Portugal part 1 – Impression’s
One of Portugal’s most beautifully medieval town, Évora is a great place to fall into the past of the history. Inside the 14th-century walls, Évora’s narrow...
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