Republic square has the statue of Gualdim Pais who was a grand master of the Knights Templar in the…read moremiddle. There is the city hall that was formerly a church. Interesting tiles are the pavement.

The statue is located in the Center of the Republica Square in front of the city hall. Gualdim Pais…read morewas a Grand Master of the Knights templar and an important hero in the 12th century.

This Basílica is people church. Holy mass was hold daily at this Basilica. This Basilica is…read moreconsidered as minor Basilica in Roman Catholic. The corner stone for the foundation is part of the marble of Apostle Peter tomb from Vatican. It is meaningful with such a blessing to the church. The church was dedicated at 2007. The reason of this church was build is because they don't have enough space for the nearby church to accommodate the believers. The interior of the church is beautiful with golden mosaic. The Jesus statue on the center and Virgin Mary statue on the left. The building design is one of the kind. I like it very much as an engineer. The gentle slope make you feel you not really walk on the slope. It create theatre seating method with no blocking view for 9000 people. The actual seat is 8633. The remaining seat is for the handicap with wheel chair. Total 9000. The sanctuary also can access by small vehicles since it is wide central aisle.

Very modern church that seats over 8,500 worshippers. Consecrated in 2007 and made a Basilica in…read more2012. A huge Crucifix sits in front of basilica. At the other end of the esplanade sits the Basilica de Nossae Senhora de Fatima. You see worshippers on their knees starting going to the other Basilica.

Truly amazing! Great riders and great exhibitions. Lots of wonderful food and plenty to drink as…read moreyou watch the competitions. Many riders are dressed up in historic outfits. And addition to riding, there's also carriage driving. This is a once a year not to be missed event!