The José Régio’s House Museum is located in the former residence of Portuguese poet José Régio, where he lived for 34 years writing many of his major works. The museum contains religious art and traditional pieces that Régio collected, preserving the culture of the Alentejo region. His old house remains intact as when he lived there, including his bedroom and work room. Among the treasures are 400 sculptures of Christ that Régio gathered throughout his life as a sign of his faith.

1. “FOREVER EUROPE” COMENIUS PROJECT
DISCOVERING OUR MONUMENTS

2. Figline Valdarno
The “Collegiata
of Saint Mary”

3. The Collegiata di Santa Maria was founded by
Florentines in 1257 although today little of its
original Gothic design remains. Over the centuries it
has been renovated many times, most recently in
1913 and then again during the 1930s when the
seventeenth century altars were destroyed.

4. The most interesting work of
art in the church is the
‘Master of Figline’ (il
‘Maestro di Figline’). This
painting depicts Mary on a
throne surrounded by angels,
Saint Ludovico do Tolosa and
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.
The composition of this
painting reflects that of the
Giotto equivalent painted for
All Saints in Florence in 1310
which can be seen today in
the Uffizi.

6. The effort of the Republic was visible to
perpetuate the memory of war and to
lay the foundations of a unifying
collective, civic and secular identity. In
a very difficult economic climate, of
great political and social instability, the
state and civil society extended the
monumental building to the 40's.

7.  Delivering a symbolic ideal ranged from building complex
monuments to standardized and simple patterns. The Committee on
Standards of World War staged the most successful events in the
intention of the Republican Government in the consecration of the
national memory. On December 3, 1921 gathered in the noble hall of
the Military School, under the chairmanship of General Gomes da
Costa, some fighters who form the basis of the origin of CPGG that
for fifteen years would produce a mapping of the Great War
standards.
 Developed a work valued at 2,000 tales; erected seven patterns in the
old Portuguese sector Flanders and others in Luanda, Lourenço
Marques, Ponta Delgada and Santa Maria; promoted the celebrations
of April 9 and November 11; organized and managed the Museum of
Offerings to the Unknown Soldier; launched the civic cult of the
Olive Votive; seconded the action of North Patriotic Junta with the
incentive to build local council monuments and monument to
Carvalho Araújo in Vila Real; and did translade the remains of the
first soldier killed in Flanders of Richebourg Cemetery l'Avoué for
Barquinha.
 Monetary and logistical means not missing, "through an intense
patriotic propaganda, in formal sessions, conferences and festivals",
with the support of Portuguese communities abroad, especially the
Brazilian, and the compulsory affixing of the seal of the Great War
standards. (03-12-1921 to 10-11-1936) CPGG - Committee on Standards
of the Great War.

 Ana Militão – 6th B

8. The castle of Alegrete is located in
the parish with the same name, in the
municipality of Portalegre, in
Portugal. It was strategically located
and constituted one of the most
important fortifications of the
Portuguese border with Spain. It was
very important in the defensive
system of the region in the middle
ages. Currently, it is used for touristic
purposes and works as a magnet for a
region that suffers from its
interiority.

9. The Convento da Provença is placed in
Monte Paleiros, at the parish of Ribeira de
Nisa, in the municipality of Portalegre.
Since 2007, it is a rural tourism hotel. It`s
origins are from the lower Middle-ages,
inhabited by monks that lived in poverty
and occupied it until the 15th century.
In the 16th century it was rebuild by D.
Jorge de Melo, Bishop of Guarda, founder
of the Mosteiro de São Bernardo in
Portalegre, for his residence.
After that the property and the building
were used for farming activities.
Today it’s classified as a building of
municipal interest where it is possible to
visit the church ruins.

10. The Calvary Chapel is one of the most
representative works of religious architecture of
the eighteenth century. It was used as a stop
during the Calvary parade.
Inside, there is an altar with images and two
oratorios carved in the corners. In front of the
altar there are crosses and tiles. At the Calvary
Chapel yard, there is a marble cross, upon a
square base with carved skulls.
Francisca de Matos
Form : 6th Class: B

11. The Cathedral is located in the county of Sé, in
the Portalegre municipality. It was built on the
initiative of João Luís of Portugal in the place
where the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
was placed. Alfonso Alvares’ project was
started in 1556. The last rock, the closure of
the dome, was placed in 1575, and it was
completed and sanctified in the same century.
Its first bishop was Don Julian. In 1795, by
determining the Bishop Manuel Tavares the
cathedral was renovated, dating from this
period his current feature.
Matilde Marques

12. About the writer:
•José Maria dos Reis Pereira, known as José Régio
was born in Vila do Conde in 17th September of 1901
where he lived all his childhood.
•He arrived in Portalegre in 1929 where he taught at the “Liceu
Mouzinho da Silveira”.
•As a hobby he dedicated himself to books and painting but one of his
biggest passion was literature and writing about: God and devil.
• He gathered a huge collection of antiquities. He sold his Portalegre´s
house and all his collection to the “Câmara Municipal de Portalegre”
and in 1969 the house became a well known museum.
What can we see at this museum?
•There we can see a lot of religious art.

14. José Régio is the pseudonym of José Maria dos
Reis Pereira. He was a teacher and an important
poet. The José Régio’s House Museum is located
in the former residence of the writer, in which he
lived during 34 years, writing some of his major
works. It also has lots of religious art pieces and
traditional pieces of art.
The author of "Toada de Portalegre" played a key
role in the collection and preservation of
numerous copies of tradicional culture of the
Alentejo area. His old house breathes the
environment in which José Régio lived. The room
and the poet's work room are intact, just as he
left them.
Among the many treasures which may here be
observed, there are the 400 sculptures of Christ
which the poet collected throughout his life, a
sign of his faith.
Afonso Lopes, 6th B
José Régio’s house museum

15. The tower of Belém
The Tower of Belém or Tower of Saint Vincent is one of the
most expressive monuments of Lisbon. It is located on the
right side of the Tagus river, in Belém, where in others
times existed the Beach of Belém. Initially it was
surrounded by waters in all is perimeter because the tower
was built on a small island in the Tagus River near the
Lisbon shore.
The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of
a defense system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a
ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
The monument stands out by his implicit nationalism, as
it is all surrounded by decorations of Portuguese coat of
arms, including inscriptions of crosses of Christ in the
windows of the stronghold; these characteristics refer
mainly to the typical architecture of a time when country
was a global power. It began to be built at 1514 and it was
finished at 1519.
It was classified as a National Monument on 10th January
1907 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the
nearby Jerónimos Monastery) since 1983, because of the
significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime
discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. In the
same year it integrated the XVII European Art, Science and
Culture exhibition. The monument reflects Islamic and
Oriental influences, featuring Manuelino style.
Luís Raposo – 7th C

16. Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago de Compostela.
1168
SPAIN

17. Cruceiros (Crosses in roads)
Around Galicia.
Cruceiro de Melide
XIV Century

18. Hércules Tower.
A Coruña.
II Century.

19. THE WHITE FACTORY
This is one of the oldest Polish industrial monuments of architecture.
Presently, it is the seat of the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź.
POLAND

20. The White Factory was erected in 1835-1837 by Ludwig Geyer, who was an
immigrant from Saxony. It is an example of magnificent industrial architecture.
Its beauty was appreciated only in the 21st century.
The four-wing mill and the Old Boiler House are situated in the middle of a big
courtyard. A high chimney, two dust towers and two water-towers are distinctive
features of industrial architecture. They were not observed in other mills.
It used to be the most modern facility in the Polish Kingdom and in Europe. In
1839 first steam engine was launched. There were spinning, weaving and printing
materials as well as 7584 spindles and 180 looms.
At the back, there is an open-air museum of Lodz’s wooden architecture.
We can admire the sights from the end of 19th century such as
St. Andrew Bobola church from Nowosolna, villa from Ruda Pabianicka, Stationer
House, Tram Stop.
I have chosen this monument because I think it is a great place to show how
inhabitants of Łódź once lived and also an interesting way to learn about
the history of Łódź.

21. Early History of the
Castle
The castle was erected by king
of Poland – Casimir III the Great
as a fortification during 1357-1370.
Immediately after its completion,
the Castle became a residence of king,
and then was the seat of governor
of Łęczyca.
In 1406 it was burned by the Teutonic
Knights and rebuilt the following years
to serve as a place of a conference
in 1409, where decisions were taken
in connection with the approaching war
with the Order.
After the Battle of Grunwald many of the
Teutonic Knights were incarcerated here.
In subsequent years, four diets were held
here (1420, 1448, 1454 and 1462), and the
castle became the seat of the king Casimir
IV Jagiellon during another war with the
Order (1454-1466).

22. Over the next years local residents
used the remains of the castle
as a source of building materials.
After the World War II, the castle became
the seat of the scout troop, and in 1964
reconstruction started – this is always my
favourite view on the way for holidays
when we are going in direction of north
Poland.

23. -The Sibelius Monument,
resembling organ pipes, is made of
welded steel with the bust of the
composer on one side. The
monument is one of Helsinki's most
popular statues and one of the most
well-known tourist attractions.
-In the Sibelius park is the world
famous composer Jean Sibelius'
(1865-1957) monument by Eila
Hiltunen. It was unveiled 7
September 1967.
- The monument is 8,5 m high, 10,5
m wide and 6,5 m deep. It is built of
over 600 pipes and weighs 24 tons.
FINLAND

24. -The great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (8.12.1865–
20.9.1957) Spent his summers in Lovisa at his
grandmother’s and aunt’s house during his youth.
-The sun, the sea, summer and light filled him with
impressions that were to inspire him for the rest of
his life. In this building he composed the Kullervo
symphony in 1892.
-Today the music institute of Loviisa can be
found in the building.

25.  Was born in Pernaja
about 1510
 Died in 1557 in
Kyrönniemi
 Became bishop 1554
 Principal for Turku
Cathedral school

26.  Is called the father of
Finnish written language
 Translated the New
Testament into Finnish
 Produced a prayer book
 Wrote an ABC-book

27. ENGLAND
Hadrian’s Wall
A World Unesco Heritage Site

28. Hadrian’s Wall
• The Roman state, in one form or another, survived for over 2000
years. Its empire was one of the greatest the world has seen.
• Hadrian's Wall epitomises Roman power. It stretched 80 miles from
the Solway Coast in Cumbria to Wallsend near Newcastle upon
Tyne. In places the Wall reached 6m in height. It took three legions
(roughly 15,000 men) only 6 years to build. Hadrian's Wall was a
massive feat of engineering traversing rolling countryside, crossing
rivers and hugging the formidable crags of the Whin Sill near
Bardon Mill.
• Today, the Wall stands as the best known and best preserved
frontier of the Empire and a testament to the ingenuity and skill of
its builders. It is Britain's greatest Roman monument and, together
with the Antonine Wall and the Upper German Raetian Limes, is
part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Frontiers of the Roman
Empire'.

29. The Angel of the North

30. The Angel of the North
Since spreading its wings in February
1998 Antony Gormley's The Angel of
the North has become one of the
most talked about pieces of public
art ever produced.
Rising 20 meters from the earth near
the A1 in Gateshead, the Angel
dominates the skyline, dwarfing all
those who come to see it. Made
from 200 tonnes of steel, it has a
wingspan of 54 metres. Getting up
close and personal with the Angel is
an experience you'll never forget!