Travel Game

Travel game

Rule: Only advance after fulfilling the task. A wrong answer requires you to go back to your former position. The winner is the one who first reaches the end.

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Which story connects Santarém with Tomar? Retell it.

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The destinies of 2 legendary women are intimately associated with Stª Clara-a-Velha. Who were they and what was the destiny of each?

Which was the most important medieval fortress at the border to Léon/Castile before 1297?

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In the 2nd half of the 19th century, the healing power of thermal spas was rediscovered. Which are the two spa centres close to Buçaco?

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Study the texts, then identify the objects and explain in English what they are used for!

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What 4 political leaders have influenced the development of Coimbra's University most, and what did each contribute to it?

How did both spas adapt to changing demands in the 2nd half of the 20th century?

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Name three distinctly different tourism activities you could pursue in the Global Geopart Naturtejo!

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Which royal couple commissioned the construction of the Buçaco Palace Hotel and when was it inaugurated?

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Which three border fortresses became the most important ones in Beira Alta after 1297? Why?

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Who founded Vista Alegre and when?

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Which two major Nature Rerserves can be found in Ribatejo? To what kind of animals do they offer sanctuary?

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What are the differences between the Old Town houses in Aveiro and the New Town houses along the coast?

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How is the World Heritage site in Coimbra called and when was listed?

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Explain two traditions that are intimately associated with the University and its students!

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What is the term for the architectural style of the Buçaco Palace Hotel?

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How many Global Geoparks are there in the Baixas region? How are they called?

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Which utopian concept did the founder of the porcelain factory successfully put to practice in his factory?

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What is Art Nouveau, when was is popular and where do you find it in the town of Aveiro?

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What are the inhabitants of Santarém called?

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How do you call what you see in the picture above?

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What is Aveiro's touristic 'nickname'?

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Which of the historic villages once came first in a contest as 'the most Portuguese' of all villages? What trophy did it get and where is it now?

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Who is Viseu's iconic hero and where in Visueu is his statue?

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What is the most famous tradition in Tomar? When does it take place and what is typical of it?

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Portugal dos Pequenitos is a major attraction for children. What is it about? Who had the idea? Who designed it and when did it open to the public?

When was Buçaco Nature Park created and who were the gardeners?

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What is the main attraction in Vila of Caramulo today and who are the founding 'fathers'?

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How is the Treaty called that defined the Portuguese border with Léon/Castile further to the East and stabilised it?

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Let's start our journey years back: What element in Beira Alta defined the border between Portugal and Léon/Castile during ca. 150 years before 1297?

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Name four different points of interest for tourists in Ribatejo and explain their attraction!

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When was the Vila de Caramulo founded, by whom and why?

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Which famous hotelier family took over the running of both Buçaco Palace Hotel and Curia Hotel from the early 1920s?

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What is the name of Aveiro's major Nature Reserve and where is it located?

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What is the river by Aveiro called and how was the Ria formed?

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What used to be a major economic activity of the Aveiro region, and where would it take place?

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Where in Buçaco was the Palace Hotel built and what was the consequence?

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How did the Pope seek to protect the Nature Park of Buçaco?

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Which of the religious instituions in Coimbra was a royal pantheon and when was it acknowledged as National Pantheon?

Apart from fishing, name 2 other activities Aveiro is famous for!

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What is Santarém's 'nickname'? Why? Provide two examples that explain this name.

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What is a Global Geopark according to UNESCO?

A Global Geopark

• is a 'unified geographical area where sites and landscapes are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development';
• follows a 'bottom-up' approach, combining conservation with sustainable development while actively involving local and regional communities (landowners, local organisations, stakeholders, authorities, etc.)

Purpose

• to raise awareness and create understanding of key issues concerning our geological heritage and what may endanger it;
• to explore, develop and celebrate links between geological heritage and other areas of natural and cultural heritage, celebrating how our planet has shaped every aspect of our lives / society over the years;
• to support and assist local and regional communities in their contributions to the common goals.

Status: valid for 4 year

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Apart from fortifying the castles of border towns, what did the early Portuguese kings do to make sure that people would want to live there?

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How many historic(al) villages are there?

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When was the Order of Christ created and where did D. Dinis receive the Papal Bull legitimising it?

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