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By scan my old shot this WE, I fell down on this one, thinking immediately of Papagolf, I thus dedicate this shot to him...

My other photographs of Nazaré were rather devoted to the beach, taken since Sítio here one can see a more religious part of the city, in the next weeks, I will show general sights of Nazaré.

Nazaré is the most famous fishing town in Portugal. The Phoenicians had first settled there as early as 12 BC. Today their descendants can be seen going out to fish the sea in boats with high curved prows painted with eyes, a relic of an ancient cult.
What to see. Located high on the cliff overlooking the town is Sítio, reached by a funicular railway that climbs 110 metres to the top. Featuring two Baroque belfries and fine 18th-century tiles inside, the 17th-century shrine of Our Lady of Nazaré looks down on a spectacular view of the bay.
Nearby. 13 km south of Nazaré, São Martinho do Porto has a fine sandy beach suitable for families with young children.

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Additional Photos by Philippe BUFFARD (cobraphil8) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1581 W: 959 N: 1907] (11650)
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