Praca Marques de Pombal

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Praca Marques de Pombal, Vila Real de Santo Antonio 8900-231, Portugal
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“Good example of the “Pombal” architecture”

The 1755 earthquake became wordily known for the destruction of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. In... read more

Reviewed 1 November 2019
Vitor A
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Lisbon, Portugal
“Not a huge place but”

Very pretty square with a nice church too. Liked the feel of Vila Real as we wandered around. Not a... read more

Reviewed 31 October 2019
AgedMan
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United Kingdom
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Praca Marques de Pombal, Vila Real de Santo Antonio 8900-231 Portugal
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Good example of the “Pombal” architecture
The 1755 earthquake became wordily known for the destruction of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. In fact it destroyed many coastal cities from the South of Portugal, as it happened with Vila Real de Santo António. Apart from downtown Lisbon, this square it’s probably the best…
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Date of experience: September 2019
Not a huge place but
Very pretty square with a nice church too. Liked the feel of Vila Real as we wandered around. Not a huge place but good to combine with a trip to Ayamonte across the river.
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Date of experience: October 2019
Well worth a visit
Travelled here by ferry from Ayamonte (a short journey on a local ferry (about 15-20 miutes duration). Amazing market extending the length of the port selling goods of every description including pottery, kitchenware, clothes, bags,ironmongery etc, etc. The town itself is most…
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Date of experience: October 2019
Beautiful Plaza in History Vila Real de Santo Antonio
We loved Vila Real de Santo Antonio. The plaza was very nice with lots of restaurants around it. In the evening there are stalls outside on the plaza. The ambiance in July/August is very lively
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Date of experience: August 2019
Not worth it
We travelled by train to the town from Tavira assuming it would be similar but except for this square there is little to recommend this town (unless you are shopping for bedding or linens!). The Square has not been well maintained and buildings have been updated from the…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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