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OtherSinagoga Beit EliahuBeit Eliahu SynagogueThe Beit Eliahu Synagogue is a modern construction, inaugurated in 1996, precisely 500 years after the decree that prohibited Judaism in Portugal.Leaving the castle and following the Calçada Romana (Roman Path), you enter the (...)
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OtherPonte Romana da PortagemPortagem BridgeTradition has it that Portagem Bridge, over Sever River, was one of the tollgates established by King John II of Portugal (1455-1495), to control and tax the entry of Jews expelled from Castile and Aragon, in Spain; hence the name of (...)
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OtherMemorial às Vítimas do Massacre de 1506Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre, LisbonInaugurated as part of the 500th anniversary of the event, the Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre is located on the site where it took place, in the square in front of Igreja de São (...)
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OtherEsnoga de Malhada SordaMalhada Sorda SynagogueUntil recently popularly known as Esnoga, this recently restored building dates back to the 16th century; also referred to as the Casa do Relógio (Clock House), it is possible that it once served as a secret synagogue.However, (...)
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OtherSouth and Southeast Station (Estação Sul e Sueste) - LisbonThe South and Southeast Station (Estação Sul e Sueste) is a river station located in Terreiro do Paço, Lisbon, where you can catch the boats that make sightseeing tours on the Tagus. Next to Doca da Marinha, it is a point with history by the Tagus, (...)
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Other516 Arouca Bridge (Ponte 516 Arouca)The 516 Arouca Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world, being 516 meters long. It is located in the municipality of Arouca, in the district of Porto, and integrates the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, next to the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Fish CataplanaIngredients1 kg Fishes mixture (e.g. rays, monkfish, dogfish, European conger)400 gr Clams300 gr Shrimp1 Onion6 Potatoes1 Green pepper1 Red pepper2 Tomatoes20 gr Tomato puree5 gr Paprika2 Garlic cloves 50 ml Olive Oil1 Bay (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Easter Folar (Bread)We share a recipe for Folar, the traditional Easter bread that Portuguese families do not do without at this time of year. The shape, content and preparation vary according to the region, the village and even the family. Ingredients1 kg (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Clams with Garlic and Coriander Sauce)Ingredients1 kg Clams2 Garlic cloves1 Lemon1 Bunch of corianderSaltPepperOlive OilPreparationPrepare the clams, letting them soak in water with a lot of salt. Change the water several times so that the clams release sand.Bring the olive oil to the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Pudim Abade de Priscos (Abade de Priscos Flan)Ingredients500 gr Sugar250 gr Water50 gr Ham30 Egg yolk50 gr Port wineCaramel500 gr Sugar300 gr WaterLemon juice to tastePreparationStart by preparing the caramel with sugar, water, and the lemon juice.Underlay the mould with it and reserve.In a (...)