Festivals taking place in the city invariably attract many visitors because Portuguese know how to party like nowhere else in the world. Due to this, everybody knows that a festival held in any Portuguese city will a priori be fun. Guimarães Jazz can be called the most famous event in the festival life of the city. This is one of the best jazz festivals in all of Europe, which has already won the hearts of many …
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A very interesting site is the Church of Sao Miguel de Castelo. This miniature chapel in the Romanesque style is made up of massive stone and looks very impressive. The exact history of the appearance of this religious monument is unknown. The first mention of the chapel dates back to the 12th century. According to some historical data, it was in this chapel that the future king of Portugal, Alfonso Enriquez, was …
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A single complex with one of the best spas in the city is the Open Village Sports Hotel & Spa Club. It is renowned not only for having a variety of chic design rooms but also for a developed infrastructure. Decorated in black and white colors, the rooms are also furnished with élite uniquely designed furniture, and the walls are adorned with original paintings. The most romantic rooms suitable for couples are …
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You will be thrilled to learn that talented modern designers also worked on the construction of the interior of the upscale Hotel EMAJ, whose spacious rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. Guests will have the opportunity to choose a room painted in green, sky blue, dark blue, red, yellow or peach colors. The central place in each of the rooms is occupied by a huge snow-white bed. The variety of bright fabrics …
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Among souvenir shops, 9 Séculos is one of the most famous. It is housed in a historic building. During the reconstruction it retained stone walls with rough finish, which are now an important part of the interior. The choice of souvenirs is very large, from unique paintings and postcards, to tea and chocolate of local production. They sell great accessories in vintage style. You can choose a beautiful photo frame, …
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The beautiful building of the former Augustinian monastery was chosen as the location of the Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes which was founded in the 12th century. Its scenery is also full of historical luxury; the building has both stone and wooden poles, skillful painting on the walls and ceiling, all preserved. The historic furniture and old carpets help lay emphasis on the atmosphere. A charming courtyard with …
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Moving around in Portugal - transportation
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The total length of railway tracks is more than 2,500 kilometers. As for other European countries, this is rather small. As a result, the railway does not cover all regions of the country. All trains are divided into first and second class. The quality of service in long distance trains is at an average level. The main point of the railway interchange is considered to be Lisbon. There are four separate railway stations on its territory which cover all directions. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office of the station or book in advance via the internet.
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Economy roadmap of Portugal
The modern economy of Portugal may well be called highly developed, although all the other countries of the European Union in recent years are afraid of serious reforms that are being conducted in this country. Today, there are only 2 critical problems in Portugal. The first problem is the existence of a huge number of privatized enterprises, and the second is the low level of education. To date, the predominant industries in Portugal are the production of clothing and footwear, the manufacture of pulp and wood products, as well as the processing of metals, petroleum products, and chemicals. The main assets of industrial plants operate in the southern regions. Here you can find steel, chemical-technologies, food, oil refining, and even automobile factories.
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