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This is a wonderfully striking plaza in the centre of Cascais. The best part is the distinctive black and white wavy paving that makes you feel almost dizzy. The plaza is only a 5 min walk from the train station and you’ll find Information Centre here too, making it a is a very good starting point for exploring Cascais on foot. Ribeira Beach is directly opposite the plaza and the citadel is just up the hill above the beach. Most other tourist attractions can be reached within a minute or two from here. The plaza itself has a number of points of interest: * the pastel yellow Our Lady of Navigators Church * O’Neills Irish pub. * the large, bronze statue of King Pedro I, who was known as both Pedro the Just and Pedro the Cruel. Perhaps he was just one of those guys you either loved or hated? * the town hall, a former palace with colourful tiled panels of different saints * free museum inside the town hall that tells the story of Cascais, from fishing village to royal seaside resort to modern times. . If you have extra time, this is worth a visit. * the name of the square commemorates the date in 1910 when the monarchy was abolished and the First Republic of Portugal was established.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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A lovely area in Cascais, nice to walk around and take in the sights. Lovely architectural buildings. Well worth a look.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Nice square for a walk by the sea. The atmosphere is nice even when we walked there in November. It would be better on summertime.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Great place to have a walk around, with all the building and architecture which give you that peaceful feeling.
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Date of experience: September 2019
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We enjoyed a free concert in the square during our visit. The music and the atmosphere provided an unforgettable experience. A great venue to watch the 'world go by'.
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Date of experience: July 2019
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