In the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, a unique spiritual community is making waves, literally. The Surf Church, led by Brazilian-born pastor and avid surfer Samuel Cianelli dos Anjos ...

Clérigos Church, an 18th-century baroque building topped by the nearly 250-foot Torre dos Clérigos (or Clérigos Tower), offers unrivalled views of the Douro River and Porto's old town.

It’s a breath-robbing climb up a claustrophobic, 240-step, circular staircase to the top of Clerigos Tower ... Part of an impressive 18th-century baroque church designed by Italian architect ...

Archaeologists conducting restoration work at the Igreja Matriz de Portimão in southern Portugal unearthed human remains, including bones from 12 skeletons, in the church's courtyard. The ...

A short walk away, the Igreja de São Francisco offers one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the city ... Afterward, stop by the adjacent Clérigos Church to admire its ornate interior.

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From its famous tiled facades to its charming bars and restaurants, lively markets, imposing centuries-old churches ... hotels in Portugal, chose the stunning 18th-century Baroque Palácio do ...

In both cities the high points are dominated by castles, forts and churches ... recommends climbing the Baroque Clerigos bell tower, at 75m the tallest in Portugal, but in this wickedly undulating ...

PORTO, Portugal — Porto takes pride in its beaches, old churches covered in blue-and-white tiles and its famous port wine named after the city in northern Portugal. Skip to main content You have ...