What to do and see in Central Portugal, Portugal: The Best Monuments & Statues

March 16, 2022 Darwin Bolte

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1. Monumento Joaquim Agostinho

Rua Antonio Leal de Ascensao 38, Torres Vedras 2560-309 Portugal
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Monumento Joaquim Agostinho

2. Bordalo II's Big Raccoon Sculpture

R. Bartolomeu Dias 1400-026 Lisboa, Belem Portugal http://streetartnews.net/2015/04/bordalo-ii-creates-big-racoon-stunning.html
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Bordalo II's Big Raccoon Sculpture

Reviewed By sonjes2020

Fabulous artwork of Bordalo’s - so close to the Cultural Centre. This is one of my favourite pieces and I’ve seen 7 of his art now..

3. Palacio Nacional de Mafra

Terreiro D. Joao v, Mafra 2640-492 Portugal +351 261 817 550 [email protected] http://www.cm-mafra.pt/pages/1084
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4.5 based on 1,153 reviews

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

The Royal Convent of Mafra, later named the National Palace of Mafra, is an imposing work from the reign of D. João V and the most important symbol of Baroque architecture in Portugal. Located in the heart of the village of Mafra - in the square named after the king who ordered it to be built, it is the only National Monument that includes a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent. There are more than 40,000 m2 and 1200 divisions that include spaces and instruments unique in the world. This is the case of the Library, which holds all the knowledge of a collection with more than 36 thousand volumes; the bell set consisting of two chimes with a total of 98 bells; and of the six historic bodies that returned to echo through the Basilica in 2010. In addition to these unique characteristics, the Palácio-Convento de Mafra has accumulated several distinctions over the years. Classified as a National Monument in 1910, and is, since 2019, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Reviewed By belgianguy1 - Bruges, Belgium

This place is huge and visible from a great distance...then standing right in front of it, I was in awe... definitely worth the unesco world heritage status it got...also check out the gardens, it's lovely!

4. Arco do Triunfo

Rua Augusta 2 Praça do Comércio, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal +351 808 203 232 http://www.cm-lisboa.pt/en/equipments/equipment/info/arco-da-rua-augusta
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4.5 based on 5,817 reviews

Arco do Triunfo

Reviewed By Margo7850p

Arco da Rua Augusta is a stone triumphal arch in Lisbon. The Triumphal Arch, Rua Augusta Street is a monumental building of approx. 30 meters high connecting Rua Augusta Street , the most famous and most beautiful street in Lisbon with the largest square in Lisbon, Praca do Comercio. The Triumphal Arch is crowned with the allegory of Glory and Bravery and the figure of Genius - the protective spirit of the city. The figures placed in the structure at the supports of the arch are the famous: Vasco da Gama, the Marquis de Pombal and the commander of Lusitania - Viriatus. It was built on Praca do Comercio to commemorate the reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake. Originally, the structure was intended to serve as a bell tower, but in 1873 it was converted into an elaborate arch. A must see during the day and lit up at night.

5. Penedo de Adrenunes

Rua de Sintra, Sintra 2710-084 Portugal
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Penedo de Adrenunes

6. Monumento as Mulheres de Leiria

Parque Tenente Coronel Jaime Filipe da Fonseca, Leiria 2400-137 Portugal
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Monumento as Mulheres de Leiria

7. Igreja do Santissimo Milagre

Rua Miguel Bombarda, Santarem 2000-080 Portugal +351 4329930 http://www.ribatejo.com/ecos/santarem/ingles/imilagre.html
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Igreja do Santissimo Milagre

8. Senhora da Boa Estrela

Serra da Estrela, Covilha Portugal
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Senhora da Boa Estrela

Reviewed By 993mereditht - Sao Miguel de Acha, Portugal

Would recommend to go and see the monument. Spectacular views from there and the sculpture itself is amazing

9. Capela Das Aparicoes

Cova da Iria Santuário de Fátima, Fatima 2495-580 Portugal +351 249 539 600 http://www.fatima.pt/portal/index.php?id=14924
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4.5 based on 652 reviews

Capela Das Aparicoes

Reviewed By Jorge007007 - Brasilia, Brazil

Got there with mass beggining at the apparition chapel. Different sensation for the second visit. Much more religious feeling this time. Better impression of the Basilica as well. Left the place in peace. Prayed for so many people.

10. Palacio Cidadela Cascais

Avenida Dom Carlos I, Cascais 2750-310 Portugal http://www.cm-cascais.pt/equipamento/palacio-da-cidadela-de-cascais
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Palacio Cidadela Cascais

Reviewed By MicheleParis - Paris, France

It was my 10th trips to Cascais and this time I finally found the time to visit this jewel. What an amazing place. It was first a military complex they became the holiday residence of King Dom Luis I and Queen D. Maria Pia.The king was passionate about oceanography and was a close friend to Prince Albert I of Monacao. The King Dom Luis I died in one the room facing the sea. They were sharing the same pasison for ocean. After almost 50 years in complete abandon and a complete restoration from 2004 to 2011, today it is a Presidency residence. You can only visit the Palacio with a guided tour. 11h30 from Wednesday to Sunday (but it depends if the President is there) with some additional visit. We were only 4 visitors and our guide Maria Ana was really great. We visited the Chapel of Our Lady of Victory. It is a small church and full of details. The altar and the wooden arched ceiling is just beautiful. We then entered in the Royal Palace of the Citadel itself. There is an entrance hall and a room on the left where porcelain dishes are on display. Then we went on the first floor where there are several rooms and the hightlight is the huge covered balcony facing the Bay of Cascais. It is adjacent to the beautiful dinning room. On the second floor are the bedrooms for guests. We also saw the gorgeous King's bathroom and many other living rooms, billiard room. This place is really beautiful and it is a succession of rooms each more beautiful than the next. I wish I could have visited the Palace before. A must see when in Cascais.

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