Oliva Factory – Ghost Room
Oliva Factory – Ghost Room The Oliva Factory (S.João da Madeira) was funded in July 31, 1925, by António José Pinto de Oliveira, as "Oliveira, Filhos e Cia. Lda” with It's core business as a steel foundry. Soon, [...]
Old Montalto Sanatorium in Valongo
Old Montalto Sanatorium in Valongo Sanatoriums as treatment facilities for TB Montalto Sanatorium was one of those facilities. Tuberculosis disease has been present in humans since ancient times, and can be tracked as far as 17,000 years [...]
Fábrica de Louça Massarelos Oporto
Fábrica de Louça de Massarelos is one of the oldest ceramic factory of Oporto and contributed to one of the most recognized hallmarks of the city : it's incredible ceramic tile works decorating so many buildings facades. In fact, architectural decorative ceramic with so many varieties and motifs are [...]
Arouca Geopark – Geologic Heritage
The region The Arouca Geopark is located in northern Portugal and inserted in the Hesperian Massif, and coincides with the Arouca municipality a valley which occupies an area of approximately 329 square kilometers. The entire territory is classified as "Arouca-Geopark" which is [...]
Tresminas – Roman Gold Mining Industry
Tresminas – Roman Gold Mining Industry Tresminas is an ancient gold mining complex dated back to the roman period and, extensively explored in those times. It is, as many mines of those days, an open pit mine, with [...]