(Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is a mediaeval monastery located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal. It was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, in 1153, and maintained a close association with the Kings of Portugal throughout its history.
The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, and, together with the Monastery of S...
The Alqueva dam is a dam located at the Guadiana river in the Alentejo region.
The reservoir is Portugal and Western Europe's largest.
The complex project was made to produce hydroelectric power, irrigation for farms in the surrounding area, as well as a large reservoir where several tourist ventures are also being built.
Alqueva, a village of about 350 inhabitant...
The city of Marvao, Portugal has just had their 3D models added to the default layer, and they are incredible. Use this placemark to fly over there, then turn on 3D buildings in the layers section. Wow!
Lisbon Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) in Lisbon, Portugal. When you move to South-East you will see the narrow alleys of Alfama (oldest part of Lisbon) sprawling downhill to the bank of river Tejo.
Cabo da Roca ("Roca Cape" in English) is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Is is located just a few kms west of Sintra, Portugal. The placemark shows the location of the lighthouse.
A wine professional from Portugal by the name of António Rocha Graça has, although not yet finished, provided us with all the wine regions in California, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Canada and Australia. He has also marked at least two regions for every other wine-producing country. HThe placemarks are over vineyards belonging to a particular wine apellation.
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