castles of portugal
1Castles in Portugal — were crucial components of the military across history. The Portuguese learned the art of fortification construction from the Romans and the Moors. The Romans, who ruled and colonized the territory of current day Portugal for more than 4… …
2List of castles in Portugal — This page is a list of castles and castle ruins in Portugal, arranged by region:Northern Portugal region: Entre Douro e Minho *Castle of Guimarães, Guimarães *Dona Chica Castle, Braga *Castelo(Castle) of Feira Santa Maria da Feira region: Trás os …
3Portugal — • A country on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Portugal Portugal † …
4Portugal — /pawr cheuh geuhl, pohr /; Port. /pawrdd too gahl /, n. a republic in SW Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, W of Spain. (Including the Azores and the Madeira Islands) 9,867,654; 35,414 sq. mi. (91,720 sq. km). Cap.: Lisbon. * * * Portugal… …
5Portugal, flag of — ▪ Flag History vertically divided green red national flag with a coat of arms (arms, coat of) centred on the line between the two colours. The width to length ratio of the flag is 2 to 3. According to legend, in 1139 Count Afonso… …
6Architecture of Portugal — refers to the architecture practised in the territory of present day Portugal since before the foundation of the country, in the 12th century. The term may also refer to buildings created under Portuguese influence or by Portuguese architects… …
7Centro Region, Portugal — Coordinates: 40°12′28″N 8°25′34″W / 40.20778°N 8.42611°W / 40.20778; 8.42611 …
8Coat of arms of Portugal — Versions …
9Flag of Portugal — Infobox flag Name = Portugal Use = 110111 Proportion = 2:3 Adoption = June 30 , 1911 Design = A 2:3 vertically striped bicolor of green and red, with the lesser Use2 = 001000 Adoption2 = June 30, 1911 Proportion2 = 12:13 Design2 = As above, but… …
10Monuments of Portugal — The Monuments of Portugal were constructed throughout the Portuguese territory, and date back to the period of pre historic settlement of occupation. Subsequently, the region that is today Portugal has been colonized by many civilizations, which… …
