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Bussaco Enchanted Woods

Ask this member a question. Max2006 Romantic visit to Bussaco
26 Feb 2007
2.5 of 5 stars based on 3 votes
Bussaco forest is like an enchanted wood, as we can find the amazing centuries trees from all over the world, in this 105 ha walled national park, with romantic lakes and breathtaking sightseeing views.
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  • Category: Perfect weekend
  • Traveler type: Culture, Never been before
  • Appeals to: Business travellers , Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Seniors
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Romantic, Wines, Culture, Peaceful, Gastronomy
1. Bussaco Palace Hotel
http://www.almeidahotels.com/nm_quemsomos.php?id=12&menu1=3
Bussaco ? Unique! Impressive hunting Palace of the last Portuguese Kings,
now considered one of the most beautiful and historic hotels in the world!
Traditional landmark of elegance and comfort, this Manueline-Gothic Palace is surrounded by splendid gardens and the magnificient National forest of Bussaco, planted centuries ago by the Carmelites.
2. Palace of Bussaco Restaurant
Palace of Bussaco, Bussaco, Beiras
João Vaz Restaurant : One of the greatest restaurants in Portugal in a truly palatial atmosphere enhanced by the magnificent paintings by João Vaz which illustrate voyages from the epic poem "The Lusiads", the beautiful Moresque ceiling, the exotic wood floor, and the royal gallery.
3. Bussaco Woods
Bussaco, Beiras
It was in 1628 that Dom João Melo, bishop-count of Coimbra, donated the forest of Bussaco to the first Carmelite that wanted to start a house of Desert: the " bos sacrum " (it is one of the possible etymologies of the name of the I besiege). Two people with the indispensable base knowledge led off the construction of the convent on August 7, 1628: the Frei Alberto of the Virgin, brother Donato of the Order and natural of Chaves, that knew architecture, and the brother António de Chagas, official bricklayer. The community's regular life begins officially in the 19 of March of 1630. Parallel to the religious life, the Carmelite Friars will develop intense planting activity and conservation of the forest.
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