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VIEWED FROM THE OTHER SIDE ON PIP Viana do Alentejo Pela confluência de estilos e soluções arquitetónicas apresentadas, a Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Anunciação é considerada por historiadores de Arte como um exemplo quase perfeito do chamado Tardo-Gótico Alentejano, vertente artística que imiscui num única matriz a vertente final do estilo Gótico, a geometria e a proporção do Renascimento italiano com ergonomia do Mudéjar. O traço é de autoria atribuída ao arquiteto régio Diogo de Arruda. A igreja apresenta uma matriz manuelina, presente nas suas três naves e oito pilares que servem de apoio à cobertura. Para além das três capelas presentes na zona da cabeceira (Nossa Senhora do Rosário à esquerda, Almas à direita e no centro a capela-mor com a representação da cena da Anunciação), é de destacar o altar do menino Jesus e o altar de S. Luís de França, ambos em talha dourada e situados nas proximidades do acesso à sacristia, bem como o altar erigido à memória do Padre Luís António da Cruz. O pórtico da igreja é uma das referências regionais dentro do estilo manuelino, apresentando na sua composição elementos heráldica régia (armas régias, cruz da Ordem de Cristo e esferas armilares), elementos de cariz religioso como a videira, aplicados sobre uma matriz renascentista, com pormenores a nível dos pilares laterais desenhados ao gosto do plateresco. ++++ Viana do Alentejo Due to the confluence of styles and architectural solutions presented, the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação is considered by art historians to be an almost perfect example of the so-called Late Gothic Alentejo, an artistic aspect that mixes in a single matrix the final aspect of the Gothic style, the geometry and proportion of the Italian Renaissance with the ergonomics of Mudéjar. The design is attributed to the royal architect Diogo de Arruda. The church presents a Manueline matrix, present in its three naves and eight pillars that support the roof. As well as the three chapels in the zone of the head (Nossa Senhora do Rosário to the left, Almas to the right and, in the centre, the main chapel with the representation of the Annunciation scene), the altar of the child Jesus and the altar of S. Luís de França are also noteworthy, both in gilded woodcarving and situated near the sacristy access, as well as the altar erected to the memory of Father Luís António da Cruz. The church porch is one of the regional references within the Manueline style, presenting in its composition royal heraldic elements (royal coat of arms, cross of the Order of Christ and armillary spheres), religious elements such as the vine, applied on a Renaissance matrix, with details at the level of the lateral pillars designed in the Plateresque style. Fonte: www.cm-vianadoalentejo.pt/locais/igreja-matriz-nossa-senhora-da-anunciacao

THIS IS THE PLACE PART OF MY BELOVED ESTRELINHA ASHES RESTS, AT THE FOOT OF ONE OF OUR FAVORITE GROWING TREES. HERE WITH PEIKI, SHE WAS THERE TOO BUT HIDDEN BEHIND PEIKI : ESTRELINHA : PIPs ABOVE

Opened year 1498. The aqueduct has a length of 7,054 metres (23,143 ft) from its spring in the Serra do Bispo until the Chafariz do Jardim, and another 450 metres (1,480 ft) to the town fountain.[1][2] Its track includes 1,367 metres (4,485 ft) subterranean segments, to a maximum altitude of 4,049 metres (13,284 ft) above sea level, while 1,683 metres (5,522 ft) include arcade segments.[1] More info : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amoreira_Aqueduct

MAYBE WORTH WIDE ON BLACK (PRESS "Z")

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADS OF PORTUGAL...

I will miss you my friend... Pulo do Lobo, Mértola PIP ABOVE

PIPs ABOVE A IGREJA E CONVENTO DE SÃO FRANCISCO DE TAVIRA, É UM IMÓVEL FUNDADO POR D. DINIS NOS FINAIS DO SÉC.XIII OU INÍCIOS DO XIV. TERÁ SIDO ERGUIDO SOBRE ANTIGAS CONSTRUÇÕES ISLÂMICAS, E OCUPADO POSTERIORMENTE PELOS FRANCISCANOS. DA ÉPOCA DA SUA FUNDAÇÃO E DOS SEUS PRIMEIROS FUNDADORES, NADA SE SABE COM CERTEZA, NADANDO OS CRONISTAS NUM MAR DE DÚVIDAS. É CERTO PORÉM, QUE TENDO SIDO CONQUISTADA TAVIRA EM 1242, E FICANDO O DOMÍNIO DO ALGARVE DE TODO NA POSSE DOS CRISTÃOS EM 1252, SÓ DEPOIS DESTAS DATAS PODERIA ALI SER FUNDADO QUALQUER CENÓBIO. ++++++ THE CHURCH AND CONVENT OF SÃO FRANCISCO DE TAVIRA WAS FOUNDED BY D. DINIS IN THE LATE 13TH OR EARLY 14TH CENTURY. IT WAS BUILT OVER ANCIENT ISLAMIC CONSTRUCTIONS AND LATER OCCUPIED BY THE FRANCISCANS. NOTHING IS KNOWN FOR SURE ABOUT THE TIME OF ITS FOUNDATION AND ITS FIRST FOUNDERS, AND THE CHRONICLERS SWIM IN A SEA OF DOUBTS. IT IS CERTAIN, HOWEVER, THAT SINCE TAVIRA WAS CONQUERED IN 1242, AND THE DOMAIN OF THE ALGARVE REMAINED ENTIRELY IN THE POSSESSION OF CHRISTIANS IN 1252, ONLY AFTER THESE DATES COULD ANY CENOBY BE FOUNDED THERE.

IT WAS AWFULLY WINDY... IF YOU SEE THIS WIDE YOU WILL SEE SAND FLYING... AS I NEVER HAVE ANYTHING CANNED I HAD TO LOOK ON THE BEACH FOR A "LOST" ONE. OF COURSE AFTER THE PHOTO I TOOK THIS TO THE BIN !

PIPs ABOVE A PONTE DO AZINHAL, APESAR DE TAMBÉM SER CONHECIDA COMO "PONTE ROMANA", É NA REALIDADE UMA PONTE MEDIAVAL CONSTRUÍDA SOBRE UMA PONTE ROMANA. SITUADA SOBRE A RIBEIRA DE VILA NOVA. TEM UM TABULEIRO ESTREITO DE RAMPAS INCLINADAS E COM TRÊS ARCOS DE VOLTA PERFEITA, SENDO O CENTRAL DE MAIOR DIMENSÃO. FAZ PARTE DO PERCURSO PEDRESTE DA ROTA DE SANTA ÁGUEDA. ++++++ AZINHAL BRIDGE, ALTHOUGH ALSO KNOWN AS "ROMAN BRIDGE", IS IN FACT A MEDIEVAL BRIDGE BUILT OVER A ROMAN BRIDGE. IT IS LOCATED OVER THE RIBEIRA DE VILA NOVA. IT HAS A NARROW DECK WITH SLOPING RAMPS AND THREE PERFECTLY ROUND ARCHES, THE CENTRAL ONE BEING THE LARGEST. IT IS PART OF THE FOOTPATH OF THE SANTA ÁGUEDA ROUTE.

Trata-se de uma antiga ponte romana, em uso até os nossos dias. Por causa da sua largura, entretanto, apenas é atravessada em mão única. Ao que tudo indica, integrava a antiga estrada romana que, de Faro e Beja, seguia para Évora e Mérida. Apresenta várias fases construtivas. Supõe-se que a estrutura original, os três primeiros pegões feitos de granito, datem provavelmente entre o Século I a.C. e Século I. Podem ser vistas reconstruções e obras acrescentadas, que têm data provável do século V e século XI, utilizando antigo material romano como também materiais novos da época. Encontra-se classificada como Monumento Nacional desde 1967. A vista atual da ponte é incompleta, pois devido ao assoreamento, 15 arcos e olhais não podem ser vistos, estando subterrados parcialmente. +++ This is an ancient Roman bridge, in use until today. Because of its width, however, it can only be crossed one-way. Apparently, it was part of the old Roman road that went from Faro and Beja to Évora and Mérida. It has various construction phases. It is assumed that the original structure, the first three granite footings, probably date from between the 1st century BC and the 1st century. Reconstructions and added works can be seen, which are probably dated between the 5th century and the 11th century, using ancient Roman material as well as new materials of the time. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1967. The current view of the bridge is incomplete, as due to silting, 15 arches and eyebolts cannot be seen, being partially subterranean. Source: pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_romana_sobre_a_ribeira_de_Odivelas PIPs

PIPS ABOVE : MARVÃO VIEWED FROM THERE BRIDGE ROADWAY The Portagem Granite Bridge, which spans the Sever River, is one of the many "ex-libris" of the municipality of Marvão and can be considered one of the most perfect works of road engineering known in Alentejo. Its location near the Roman City of Ammaia (parish of S. Salvador de Aramenha), together with the presence of Roman materials in its surroundings, have contributed to practically all authors considering it as a work of the Romans or their time. According to Diogo Pereira de Sotto Maior's treatise on the City of Portalegre, concluded in 1619, there would still exist in his time (possibly at the end of the 16th century), a bridge in front of which there was an entire gate. It would have been the famous Aramenha Arch, which Manuel de Azevedo Fortes, Governor of Castelo de Vide, would have had transported to that town in 1710. This door was located in the area of the farm of Azenha Branca, the place with the largest concentration of Roman remains in the town of Ammaia. The bridge in front of it would be a work of Roman times, if we take into account the remains that are still there today. The 17th century author also tells us that the bridge was knocked down to prevent goods passing over it to Castile without paying duty. This bridge was replaced by another that was built lower down, next to a Tower called Portagem. In this Tower with medieval characteristics, the Customs of Marvão would function and the toll rights would be collected there, functioning since, at least, September 1st 1416 (Laranjo Coelho, 1988). Therefore, we conclude that the so-called Roman toll bridge would date back to the end of the 16th century. It is believed that most of the stonework used in the construction of the bridge is in fact Roman, certainly reused from the previous bridge or from other Roman buildings that were in ruins in the region.

Memory and reunion In the year 1492 thousands of jews escaped from the kingdom of spain and entered Portugal through Marvão toll and were received in this country until 1496. In memoriam On the 500th anniversary of the Edict of Expulsion of the Jews from Portugal... WIDER ON PIP

WITH THIS LAST ONE I CLOSE THE MARVÃO SERIES.

SAME VIEWED FROM THE HOTEL'S RESTAURANT IN PIP :

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