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Real Name: Avelino Sousa Lopes
Lives In: Turquel, PT
Member Since: Jul 10, 2005
VT Rank: 170

 

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Turquel

by solopes - last update: Feb 5, 2007

Origins

Blackberries
Nested around the church, Turquel was in the middle ages a small town, loosing importance and dimension in the last centuries, until becoming a village. After the revolution of 1974, Turquel started growing again, recovering the status of "vila", which means small town, and reaching a balance that mixes the resources of towns with the quiet and healthy rural life.
An huge blackberry cluster joins the tower near the center of town
Pillory

The pillory

For centuries the symbol of justice and authority was the pillory, that most cities preserve as references from their past. Turquel is no exception, and in the central place the pillory stands in evidence as our main monument
Although rocky, Turquel is fertile. Sheltered by the shadows of laurels, a path descends to "Fonte da Vila" and its pleasant valley.

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Pros:"Quiet, safe and friendly"
Cons:"Disorganized growth"
In A Nutshell:"Come"
solopes' Turquel Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 13 - Photos: 34
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 8 - Photos: 22
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
Tips: 6 - Photos: 21
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 14

solopes' Turquel Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
intimate TurquelAugust, 2005 8
Dance -New floor OpeningsOctober, 2008 8
Dance - The beginningJune, 2007 8

Comments for solopes about Turquel
hunterV Sat Dec 6, 2008 16:18 UTC
 Hello, my new friend! It's a nice town you live in! Greetings from UA!
ossington Fri Apr 11, 2008 17:33 UTC
 Hi Avelino. I visited your town last Sunday. Sorry didn't have time to meet you, but the people are so friendly there. I will be back soon. It is a very special part of Portugal. Joy
catnl Sun Apr 6, 2008 16:25 UTC
 mus be a great city to live, good tips
Nemorino Wed Mar 19, 2008 17:46 UTC
 I enjoyed reading this sympathetic but critical introduction to your home town. Hurrah for Casa Sousa Lopes!
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