Minho Collection (#3)

Traditional drummers (Zes Pereiras) acting during the Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal. Viana do Castelo

Bom Jesus do Monte Baroque Church & staircase, Braga, Minho Province, Portugal Bom Jesus do Monte Baroque Church & staircase, Braga, Minho Province

Bottles of lightly sparkling Vinho Verde or green wine which are drunk whilst still very young

Portugal, Minho Province, Braga. Urban area arched corridor

Portugal, Braga, Tenoes, Portuguese pilgrimage site, Bom Jesus do Monte. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount. The Sanctuary is a notable example of Baroque design

View of the Serra do Geres mountains, terraced fields and the Rio Homem (Homem River), Peneda Geres National Park, Minho, Norte Region, Portugal, Europe

Houses in the historic center of Guimarues
Guimares is a portuguese city of Braga District, with about 52, 000 inhabitants in the core and about 161, 876 within the municipality

Houses in the historic center of Guimarues
Guimares is a portuguese city of Braga District, with about 52, 000 inhabitants in the core and about 161, 876 within the municipality

Houses in the historic center of Guimarues
Guimares is a portuguese city of Braga District, with about 52, 000 inhabitants in the core and about 161, 876 within the municipality

Portugal - Pretty girl from Minho Region Date: 1930s

Portugal - Guimarjaes. Statue of Afonso I Henriques in the Historic Centre. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001
Portugal - GuimarA

Portugal - Guimarjaes. Fortified citadel in the Historic Centre. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001
Portugal - GuimarA

Minho, Portugal - Corn threshing
Threshing corn at Minho, Portugal - the stems and husks of corn are beaten with flails to separate the grains from the cob. Date: circa 1910s

The Renaissance Fountain dating from 1535, on the main square (Praca da Republica), Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The late 18th century Pombaline-style Pacos do Concelho prison, court and church building at Ponte da Barca, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The walls of the medieval castle (Castelo de Guimaraes), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The town hall and former Convent of Santa Clara, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The medieval arched stone bridge across the River Lima at the town of Ponte da Barca, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Fonte Artistica fountain on the Largo de Toural public square in Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The walls of the castle (Castelo de Guimaraes) which overlooks the city of Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Church of Our Lady of Oliveira and Largo da Oliveira in the old town of Guimaraes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Memorial of the 12th century King Afonso Henriques (Afonso I), by the Palace of Dukes of Braganza, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Canicada Reservoir (Barragem da Canicada) in the Peneda-Geres National Park, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Romanesque Sao Miguel (St. Michael) Chapel, where King Afonso Henriques was baptised, in Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Crucifix outside of the Carmelite Convent (Convento do Carmo) in Guimaraes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Fountain and cafes on the public Camoes Square (Largo de Camoes), Ponte de Lima, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Reconstructed round houses in the Celtic hill settlement dating to the Iron Age at Citania de Briteiros, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Traditional housing, Praca de Santiago (St. James Square), Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Memorial to the 12th century Portuguese King Afonso Henriques, known as Afonso I, in Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Portugals royal coat of arms outside the 15th century Convent of St. Antonio church in Ponte de Lima, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Carmelite Convent (Convento do Carmo) and crucifix in the old town of Guimaraes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Remains of a round house in the Celtic hill settlement dating to the Iron Age at Citania de Briteiros, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Palace of the Town Council (Pacos do Conselha), dating from 1502, main square (Praca da Republica), Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Alberto Sampaio Museum (Museu de Alberto Sampaio), Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Statue of St. Bartholemew on a donkey in Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Convent of St. Antonio church on the far side of the 14th century Old Bridge (Ponte Velha) in Ponte de Lima, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Salado Monument (Padrao do Salado) on the Largo da Oliveira in the Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The 18th century Baroque-style Igreja Matriz church, by architect Manuel Pinto Villalobos, in Ponte da Barca, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The main square (Praca da Republica), with street cafes and azulejo clad buildings, Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal, Europe

A newsagents stand under a building with a wrought iron balcony on the Largo do Toural, Guimaraes, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Fountain at the Casa Grande (Grand House), an 18th century palace, Campo das Hortes (Field of Flowers), Braga, Minho, Portugal

A man walks past the Manueline Coimbras House (Casa dos Coimbras) at Santa Cruz square, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Castelos Fountain, Largo do Paco (Palace Square) at the Archbishops Palace, home of a major library, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary Church, a Baroque place of worship, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The Arco da Porta Nova, Baroque style city gate, and Rua Diogo de Sousa, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Traditional elevated stone granary (espigueiro), used for storing corn, close to the village of Soajo, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The 17th century Igreja de Santa Cruz (Holy Cross Church), Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Cafes stand in front of La Arcade and Igreja da Lapa church on the Praca da Republica, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

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Minho, a province in Portugal known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, offers a glimpse into the country's vibrant history. From the enchanting Portuguese Dance - O-Vira to the majestic Basilica and famous staircases of Bom Jesus, a treasure trove of captivating sights. One cannot miss visiting the medieval Ponte de Lima, where an ancient church stands proudly alongside it. The Rooster Cross, dating back to the 18th century, symbolizes the miraculous Rooster miracle and adds an intriguing touch to this charming region. As dusk settles over Braga's Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, one can witness its ethereal beauty against a backdrop of fading sunlight. The gold necklace adorning locals' traditional costumes (Lavradeira) showcases their deep-rooted traditions and love for their heritage. During Our Lady of Agony Festivities, traditional drummers (Zes Pereiras) take center stage with their rhythmic beats that echo through the air. This celebration is truly a sight to behold as it brings together both locals and visitors alike. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte holds UNESCO World Heritage status and serves as a testament to Minho's architectural prowess. Its historic Basilica stands tall amidst lush public gardens in Tenoes, offering tranquility in every step taken within its premises. On sunny days, one can bask in awe at the neoclassical Basilica of Bom Jesus do Monte surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens that exude serenity, and is here that nature intertwines seamlessly with human craftsmanship. Venturing further into Minho reveals traditional houses dotting Celorico de Basto's landscape—a picturesque scene straight out of a postcard capturing rural charm at its finest. And if you find yourself near Arco de Baulhe Railway Station in Cabeceiras de Basto, don't forget to admire the intricate traditional tiles that adorn this historical site.