Solar dos Magalhães - Amarante, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 16.310 W 008° 04.950
29T E 576845 N 4569339
An eighteenth century building burned by French troops during the second French invasion, and reserved as symbol of resistance against the French invaders.
Waymark Code: WMDKR5
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 01/27/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member BarbershopDru
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[PT]
"A Casa dos Magalhães é um edifício do Século XVIII, que pertencia à familia Magalhães em Amarante. Encontra-se em ruína desde 1809, quando foi incendiado pelas tropas francesas durante as 2ªs invasões francesas. Actualmente, é um dos principais pontos turísticos da cidade e também símbolo da resistência contra os invasores franceses."

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[EN]
"The House of Magellan is an eighteenth century building, which belongs to Magellan in Amarante. It lies in ruins since 1809, when it was burned by French troops during the second French invasion. Today it is one of the main sights of the city and symbol of resistance against the French invaders."

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Type: Ruin

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