Alentejo

Pelourinho de Beja

by BeckyB
Posted on February 25, 2019February 23, 2019

These stone columns are a sign of authority and ‘municipal liberty’.

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Art and Architecture

The beauty of the ‘mosaico hidráulico’

by BeckyB
Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

A 19th century tile making innovation from France

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Art and Architecture

The Terracotta Tiles of Santa Catarina

by BeckyB
Posted on January 30, 2019February 3, 2019

Fascinating look at a traditional artisan industry

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History

The remarkable journey of Manuel De Oliverira Nobre

by BeckyB
Posted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Capturing the history of Portugal in azulejos

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Art and Architecture

Singing Windmills and Wind Turbines

by BeckyB
Posted on November 24, 2018February 3, 2019

Portugal has always harnessed its wind energy.

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History

An evening stroll

by BeckyB
Posted on November 14, 2018July 4, 2020

It might be a short distance but there is plenty to observe

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History

Haunting magnificence

by BeckyB
Posted on October 18, 2018October 13, 2018

Isn’t what I expected in the middle of a large roundabout!

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