Bert Snijder - Articles

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Portugals New Star
Nestled between Lisbon and the Algarve, the vast region of Alentejo is finally getting the attention it deserves. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Blue Coast Churches & Chapels in Bareirro, Alentejo, Portugal
Discover the marvelous churches and chapels in Bareirro. The origins of Barreiro are linked to the Monks of the Order of Santiago. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 02/02/2007 | Travel
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Blue Coast Churches & Chapels in Alcochete, Alentejo Portugal
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 26/01/2007 | Travel
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Churches And Chapels in Alcacer Do Sal, Alentejo, Portugal
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 25/01/2007 | Travel
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Discover Evora in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
Evora is a true open-air museum with a large number of wonderfully preserved monuments and buildings of public interest that led UNESCO to protect it as a World Heritage Site. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 21/12/2006 | Travel
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Discover the Blue Coast of Portugal
In the Costa Azul, a time for beach and coast. Costa da Caparica, Melides, Carvalhal and Troia affirm boundless space, sand stretching out beyond the horizon. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 21/12/2006 | Travel
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Discover Castro Verde in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
A trip throughout the different parishes will allow you to discover white villages and towns. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 19/12/2006 | Travel
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Discover Alvito in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
Alvito is rich of history and a beautiful place to visit and where it looks like time has stood still. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 18/12/2006 | Travel
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Discover Almodovar and Aljustrel in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
This is a part of the Alentejo with and is full of surprises. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 17/12/2006 | Travel
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Discover Santiago do Cacem in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
The origins of the castle of Santiago do Cacem are rather curious, the result of the victory of a warrior princess over a fierce Moor called Kassen that took place on Santiago's (St James's) day. Read
By: Bert Snijder | 16/12/2006 | Travel