by Jacqueline Janssen | 9 February 2015 | Surroundings
The provincial capital of Trás-os-Montes, Vila Real stands on a 427m high outcrop that forms the watershed between the Corgo and Cabril rivers with its elegant houses harmoniously descending the slopes. The first royal charter was granted to Vila Real by king Dinis...
by Jacqueline Janssen | 9 February 2015 | Surroundings
Guimarães is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. The historical centre in the area that was within the Guimarães city walls, is associated with the formation and identity of...