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Showing posts with label D. John V. Show all posts
Showing posts with label D. John V. Show all posts

Monday, March 14, 2011

Visit the Fountain of cob - Almargem Bishop

The fountain of cob, located in the Town of Almargem the Bishop, was built in the reign of King John V, in the year 1782. Here was a stopping point for the Kings when they came to our Mafra who stopped in this place to cool off and give drink to animals.
Currently there is very advisable to drink your water.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Visit the Fountain spout - New Castle

The Fountain spout, located in Town of New Castle, is baroque monument, with the coat of arms of D. John V, with a staircase in front of access and a public park surrounded by granite benches.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Visit the Power Up - Capinha

A Power Up, located in the Town cape, built in 1722, the reign of King John V. is an architectural replica of the source below.
It's powered by a mine and surmounted by the arms D. John V.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Visit the Fountain D. John V - Alpedrinha

The Fountain D. John V located in the Town of Alpedrinha was built, possibly in 1714, sits at the top of the village, just below the Palace of the riding school, the Fountain in the square. It is all in granite, and has a bulwark with three faces, each with its spout, spouting water into a tank together. Above the rampart is a crown which covers the actual weapons.

Access to these pipes is done by two entries with stone steps that will give an atrium with benches on both sides.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Visit the Spa Geres - Vilar da Veiga

The Baths of Gerês are located in the town of Geres, parish of Vilar da Veiga, County of Land Bouro in the heart of the Peneda-Geres and surrounded by lakes and mountains, the spa Gerês are the most famous of the country with a surrounding landscape of rare beauty. Known and exploited by the Romans, this spa was originally built in the reign of King John V, and received frequent visits from D. Ludwig I and Queen Maria Pia, accompanied by Prince D. And Carlos D. Amelia of Orleans. In 1897 it was demolished to make way for new buildings and attracting águas.As historical references from the Baths of Gerês go back to Roman times, but only in the early eighteenth century is the first establishment built Termal.As Spa Gerês occupy currently one of the top places in the frequency range of Spa Resorts Portuguese, thanks to significant investments that have been made, creating new areas, where highlights of the thermal spa, with modern heated pool, gym, Spa and massage programs spa.
Especially recommended for treatment of liver, gallbladder, obesity, diabetes and hypertension, the spa Gerês also offer special programs for rehabilitation diet, weight loss, relaxation, physical and psychological, physical recovery and anti-stress. A theme park very nice, and the visitor is invited to relax at the same time interacting with nature.