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varieties of trees, shrubs, flowers and over 300 exotic species, imported from around the world.
Cypress groves, ferns, statues, fountains and gardens. The Forest offers a variety of walks with
numerous monuments and picnic areas.
One hour drive from Gois.
Places to Visit:
CARMELITE MONASTRY
Built in the 16thC and where Wellington stayed during the Peninsular War.
PALACE HOTEL
With its intricate neo-manueline architecture and formal gardens.
COLD FOUNTAIN
A mountain spring cascading down 144 stone built steps.
WAY OF THE CROSS
A series of Shrines with large terracotta figures depicting the Crucifixion.
MUSEUM OF THE PENINSULAR WAR and BATTLEGROUND
Commemorating the Battle of Buçaco, where in 1810 Napoleon's army was defeated
by Wellington.
SPA TOWN OF LUSO
The Spa is open to casual visitors and there is the 19thC Salão de Chá with its
Art Nouveau Décor.
Cypress groves, ferns, statues, fountains and gardens. The Forest offers a variety of walks with
numerous monuments and picnic areas.
One hour drive from Gois.
Places to Visit:
CARMELITE MONASTRY
Built in the 16thC and where Wellington stayed during the Peninsular War.
PALACE HOTEL
With its intricate neo-manueline architecture and formal gardens.
COLD FOUNTAIN
A mountain spring cascading down 144 stone built steps.
WAY OF THE CROSS
A series of Shrines with large terracotta figures depicting the Crucifixion.
MUSEUM OF THE PENINSULAR WAR and BATTLEGROUND
Commemorating the Battle of Buçaco, where in 1810 Napoleon's army was defeated
by Wellington.
SPA TOWN OF LUSO
The Spa is open to casual visitors and there is the 19thC Salão de Chá with its
Art Nouveau Décor.
| Palace Hotel do Buçaco |
