Caretos de Podence Are An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO! ♦ Bogotá, in Colombia, hosted the 14th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, known as 14.COM. It was there that it was announced that the Caretos de Podence are now an Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
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Vila Galé Collection Elvas, The New Hotel In The UNESCO-Protected City
The Vila Galé Collection Elvas is the new boutique hotel located in the heart of the Portuguese city classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2012. This project results from the rehabilitation of the ancient São Paulo Convent, in Elvas. This is the first hotel to open in Portugal under the ‘Revive’ program. […]
“National Geographic” Highlighted Elvas As The ‘Star Of Alentejo’
“National Geographic” Highlighted Elvas As The ‘Star Of Alentejo’ ♦ In the online edition of the latest publication of “National Geographic”, Elvas was elected the best ecologic trip of the month and as the “star of Alentejo”. Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal and (along with Évora) is close to Spain. […]
This Portuguese Resort Is One Of The Best From The Iberian Peninsula: Discover Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa
This Portuguese Resort Is One Of The Best From The Iberian Peninsula: Discover Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa: Discover Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa ♦ This resort was voted the third best hotel in the Iberian Peninsula by the readers of the prestigious American magazine “Travel + Leisure”. This recognition is […]
Secrets Tips: Here’s Why Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga Is On The UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Secrets Tips: Here’s Why Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga Is On The UNESCO’s World Heritage List ♦ This cultural landscape located on the slopes of Mount Espinho overlooking the city of Braga in the north of Portugal, evokes Christian Jerusalem, recreating a sacred mount crowned with a church. The granite buildings have whitewashed […]
There Are Two Portuguese Sites In The New UNESCO’s World Heritage List
There Are Two Portuguese Sites In The New UNESCO’s World Heritage List ♦ There are 17 Portuguese sites on the UNESCO list. The Palace of Mafra and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga were classified as World Heritage this Sunday. The monuments included “the 36 nominations for inclusion on the World Heritage List”, which […]