Porto, Portugal

Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal.

I think the outstanding tower is the Clérigos tower.

Clérigos church tower was the tallest structure in Portugal when completed in 1763 (the national record is now Lisbon's Vasco da Gama Tower), and as the main feature of the city's skyline, ships used it as a guide when coming into Cais da Ribeira.

It's a remarkable baroque landmark designed by the Italian architect Nasoni, who also designed the adjoining church. It has become a popular tourist attraction for the aerial view of the city from the top (76 meters up -- after a steep flight of 240 steps). Inside the church, the highlight is a polychromatic Baroque-Rococo marble ratable.

Vintage card from Portugal

A very vintage card I received from Carlos Mesquita. According to Carlos, this is a reprint card edited in 1917.

Modern Christmas Postcard

This postcard was designed by Vanessa Teodoro

Vanessa Teodoro, freelance illustrator with experience in the fields of graphic design, illustration and advertising. She finds inspiration in her african roots (born in Cape Town, South Africa), comic books, tattoos and urban art.




Thank you to Jose Mrdquita of Portugal send me this cool Christmas Postcard.

To all my readers, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Wishing all the best for the coming new year !

Azulejos

I received this gorgeous un-even postcard from Libania Neves of Portugal.

Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. They have become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, having been produced without interruption for five centuries.

In Portugal, azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even train stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control at homes.

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Modern Portugal

Love this modern postcard of Portugal !!

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Portugal

Founded in 1501, the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) in Lisbon is a great monument to the Age of Discovery and a magnificent example of the Manueline style of architecture. The monastery was founded by King Manuel I in celebration of - and funded by - successful Portuguese voyages around the world.

* Manueline architecture, a style unique to Portugal that combines Flamboyant Gothic, Moorish, and early Renaissance influences. It is characterized by an elaborate use of sculptural detail and often includes maritime motifs. Other notable Manueline structures in Portugal include Batalha Monastery and the Templar Convento de Cristo in Tomar.

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Cross

According to Claudia, this is a 13th century professional cross, a typical jewelry work from portuguese ancestors.

Different angle view of Beautiful Portugal

Received from Miceu for the Round Robbins in Europe & Middle East - Group 11.

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Porto , Portugal

One of the beautiful street of Porto, the country´s second largest city.

The Clérigos Church, (Portuguese: Igreja dos Clérigos, Church of the Clergy) is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.

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