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Tower of the Church Bom Jesus do Monte-Braga ,Portugal

Santuario Bom Jesus do Monte near Braga, Portugal

Santuario Bom Jesus do Monte near Braga, Portugal

Baroque building on the River Douro Portugal

Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015. Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015

Man looking forward at a snow field, outdoor. Man looking forward at a snow field, outdoor

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga

Lake with the Annapurna III in the background. Lake with the Annapurna III in the background

Dowtow of braga, historic building and garden. Dowtow of braga, historic building and garden

Carduelis chloris Verdilhao cute tap dance in a branch.

Carduelis chloris Verdilhao cute tap dance in a branch, Braga, Portugal. Carduelis chloris Verdilhao cute tap dance in a branch, Braga, Portugal.

S� Cathedral II

The facade of a beautiful and old monument with 900 years old in Braga, Portugal. The facade of a beautiful and old monument with 900 years old in Braga, Portugal

Statue of a fat easter chicken. Statue of a fat easter chicken

Prayer flags in Braga, Nepal

Cathedral of Braga

Cathedral of Braga

Jardim de Santa Barbara

A view of the Jardim de Santa Barbara, a garden full of flowers on the back of the old episcopal palace (that can be seen on the background), today used as library

Aerial view of Bom Jesus do Monte Cathedral in Braga, Portugal during the evening

Aerial view of Bom Jesus do Monte Cathedral in Braga, Portugal during the evening

Cesar Augusto Statue in Braga, during the `Braga Romana` event.

Cesar Augusto Statue in Braga, during the `Braga Romana` event, Portugal.

Old Buddhist Monastery, Nepal

Old Buddhist Monastery in Braga, Annapurna circuit trek, Nepal. Old Buddhist Monastery in Braga, Annapurna circuit trek, Nepal

Bom Jesus do Monte-Portugal

One of the chapels of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal. One of the chapels of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte-Portugal

Fountain on the stairs -Bom Jesus do Monte in Portugal. Fountain on the stairs -Bom Jesus do Monte in Portugal

Man holding a mobile phone at a snow park. Man holding a mobile phone at a snow park

Buddhist temple in Braga, Nepal

Bom Jesus do Monte

Fountain at the baroque stairs -Bom Jesus do Monte

Republic square, Braga, Portugal

Republic square, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte

Statue of Saint Longinus-Bom Jesus do Monte -Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte

Stairs to the Bom Jesus do Monte.Portugal. Stairs to the Bom Jesus do Monte.Portugal

Atlantic from the mouth of the Douro River

The River Douro runs through Portugal into the Atlantic Ocean and this is it's arrival point. The river Douro is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and Ebro. Its total length is 897 kilometres (557 mi), of which only sections of the Portuguese extension below the fall line are navigable, by light rivercraft. In its Spanish section, the Douro crosses the great Castilian meseta and meanders through five provinces of the autonomous community of Castile and León: Soria, Burgos, Valladolid, Zamora, and Salamanca, passing through the towns of Soria, Almazán, Aranda de Duero, Tordesillas, and Zamora. In this region, there are few tributaries of the Douro. The most important are the Pisuerga, passing through Valladolid, and the Esla, which passes through Zamora. This region is generally semi-arid plains, with wheat and in some places, especially near Aranda de Duero, with vineyards, in the Ribera del Duero wine region. Sheep rearing is also still important. For 112 kilometres (70 mi), the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons. It formed a historical barrier to invasions, creating a cultural/linguistic divide. In these isolated areas, in which the Aldeadávila Dam impounds the river, there are protected areas: the International Douro Natural Park (on the Portuguese side) and the Arribes del Duero Natural Park (on the Zamoran margin). The Douro fully enters Portuguese territory just after the confluence with the Águeda River; once the Douro enters Portugal, major population centres are less frequent along the river. Except for Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia at the river mouth, the only population centres of any note are Foz do Tua, Pinhão and Peso da Régua. Tributaries here are small, merging into the Douro along the canyons; the most important are Côa, Tua, Sabor, Corgo, Tavora, Paiva, Tâmega, and Sousa. None of these small, fast-flowing rivers is navigable. Porto Portugal Spring 2015. The River Douro runs through Portugal into the Atlantic Ocean and this is it's arrival point. The river Douro is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and Ebro. Its total length is 897 kilometres (557 mi), of which only sections of the Portuguese extension below the fall line are navigable, by light rivercraft. In its Spanish section, the Douro crosses the great Castilian meseta and meanders through five provinces of the autonomous community of Castile and León: Soria, Burgos, Valladolid, Zamora, and Salamanca, passing through the towns of Soria, Almazán, Aranda de Duero, Tordesillas, and Zamora. In this region, there are few tributaries of the Douro. The most important are the Pisuerga, passing through Valladolid, and the Esla, which passes through Zamora. This region is generally semi-arid plains, with wheat and in some places, especially near Aranda de Duero, with vineyards, in the Ribera del Duero wine region. Sheep rearing is also still important. For 112 kilometres (70 mi), the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons. It formed a historical barrier to invasions, creating a cultural/linguistic divide. In these isolated areas, in which the Aldeadávila Dam impounds the river, there are protected areas: the International Douro Natural Park (on the Portuguese side) and the Arribes del Duero Natural Park (on the Zamoran margin). The Douro fully enters Portuguese territory just after the confluence with the Águeda River; once the Douro enters Portugal, major population centres are less frequent along the river. Except for Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia at the river mouth, the only population centres of any note are Foz do Tua, Pinhão and Peso da Régua. Tributaries here are small, merging into the Douro along the canyons; the most important are Côa, Tua, Sabor, Corgo, Tavora, Paiva, Tâmega, and Sousa. None of these small, fast-flowing rivers is navigable. Porto Portugal Spring 2015

Bom Jesus do Monte

Fountain at the stairs of the Five Senses-Bom Jesus do Monte

Trees lake portugal park green reflection sunlight military outdoors

Braga in Portugal

Braga in Portugal

Church of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal

Church of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal

The frontage of Bank of Portugal

The frontage of Bank of Portugal in the city of Braga

Bom Jesus staircase Braga

Bom Jesus staircase Braga

Holy Cross church in Braga, Portugal

Holy Cross church in Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus church in Braga - Portugal

Bom Jesus church in Braga - Portugal

Bom Jesus de Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus de Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus Do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus Do Monte, Braga, Portugal

Braga Linear City Skyline, Portugal

Braga Linear City Skyline, Portugal

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