The Club took an interesting trip to Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova da Cerveira and Santiago de Compostela. After lunch in Viana do Castelo, we visited the beautiful Church of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, accompanied by its President who gave us a guided tour. The church, part of the female Benedictine monasteryContinue reading “Tour to Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova da Cerveira and Santiago de Compostela”
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Trip to Tomar
On 21 May, the Club took a trip to Tomar, the city of the Templars, crossed by the River Nabão, one of the most beautiful in the Ribatejo region. The city was classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1983, due to the uniqueness of its Templar Castle and Convent of Christ. WeContinue reading “Trip to Tomar”
Trip to Abrantes
The city of Abrantes breathes history. The tour began with a short walk through the streets of Abrantes, accompanied by a guide, to the castle-fortress of Abrantes. This castle is one of the most important elements of military architecture, with a 360º panoramic view over the moorland and a visit to the Almeidas Pantheon, housedContinue reading “Trip to Abrantes”
Cultural trip to the Gardunha mountains
Between 23 and 25 May, we went on a cultural trip to the Serra da Gardunha. On the first day, after lunch at the restaurant in São Miguel de Acha, we went on to visit Idanha-a-Velha, passing through Proença-a-Velha, where we visited the Mother Church. It is one of the main archaeological sites and hasContinue reading “Cultural trip to the Gardunha mountains”
Journey to Troyes
At the end of March, we travelled to Troyes as part of our twinning agreement with the Troyes Club, at the invitation of the Troyes Club Board. The city of Troyes is located south-east of Paris and directly south of Reims, and is the capital of the Aube department in the Greater East region ofContinue reading “Journey to Troyes”
Celebration of St. Martin’s Day
This year, on 11 November, the Club celebrated St. Martin’s Day with a visit to the Pastelaria de Alfazeirão, where we had the opportunity to watch the various stages in the making of the famous pão-de-ló (sponge cake). This was followed by a fraternisation lunch in Salir do Porto, after which a walk through theContinue reading “Celebration of St. Martin’s Day”
Tour of the Alentejo
On October 26, 27 and 28, the Lyceum Club made a trip through some regions of Alentejo, starting in the city of Alcácer do Sal, founded before 1000 B.C. by the Phoenicians, where there was a guided visit to the Castle, Cloisters and Archaeological Crypt and to the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. AfterContinue reading “Tour of the Alentejo”
Trip to Tróia
On the 12th May, the Lyceum Club made a trip to Tróia with the purpose of visiting the Roman Ruins, the Rice Museum and the Carrasqueira Pier. The Roman Ruins refer to an urban-industrial agglomeration, which includes several constructions from the period between the 1st and 6th centuries AD, and have been classified as aContinue reading “Trip to Tróia”
Trip to Matosinhos and Porto
At the end of April the Club had a 3-day trip to Matosinhos and Porto, with guided visits to the Cruise Terminal in the Port of Leixões, to the Casa de São Roque, dated from 1759 and today a centre of Contemporary Art, with special emphasis on the beautiful and rich Santa Clara Church, inContinue reading “Trip to Matosinhos and Porto”
Trip to Peniche
On the 11th November the Lyceum Club had a trip to Peniche, visiting during the morning the Church of S. Pedro and the Museum of Bilros Laces. After lunch we visited the Bilros Lace School where we were fascinated by the mastery of the lace-makers. After a walk along the waterfront, we visited the interestingContinue reading “Trip to Peniche”