Fatima on Private Tour from Lisbon HD
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The Sanctuary of Fátima is one of the greatest references of the Marian cult, to which pilgrims from all over the world flock.Batalha Monastery grew alongside the Santa Maria da Vitória Monastery, whose construction began in 1386, on August 14, 1385. On that day, not far from the place where this imposing monument stands today, D. João, Mestre de Avis, defeated the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota and saved national independence. Wine Tasting with food, Óbidos, Alcobaça and Nazare start in Lisbon private tour
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It is a tour that gives the client a fantastic experience in the western part of Portugal.We join history, culture, sport and what is best done in the west.We begin by Óbidos beautiful medieval village, Nazare the capital of the giant waves, Alcobaça the city of love, visit the museum of wine and finally we go to an experience with wine evidence of 10 wines and tapas to accompany. 
The Pousada de Dona Maria I in Queluz is part of the Pousadas de Portugal network. These provide guest accommodation in some of Portugal's most historic buildings.
The building is also known as the "Torre do Relógio" (clock tower) and sits across the cobbled courtyard from the palace at Queluz. Despite it's Baroque appearance the building is the same age as much of the palace, i.e. late 18th century.
Originally this building was built to house the household servants and members of the Royal Guard. After several other uses over the years it became a pousada in 1995.
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The Palace at Queluz was built in the latter half of the 18th century from a design by two of the periods most esteemed architects; Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Robillon and the Portuguese Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. Together they created this "Portuguese Versailles" in the Rococo style as a manor house for King Pedro II.
During the reign of Maria I (1777-99) Queluz becamethe official residence of the Royal family. Unfortunately for Maria I she is largely remembered for her bouts of mania followed by slumps into prolonged depressions.
The main façade of the palace is relatively...