King Carlos I of “Caldas da Rainha”
King D. Carlos I of Caldas da Rainha was an important protagonist in the history of Caldas da Rainha. He built a new Thermal…
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All our History articles about Caldas da Rainha, curated by GoCaldas, your local guide.
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Queen Dona Leonor the Founder
The most important figure in our city is Queen Dona Leonor the Founder (1458-1525), and responsible for the construction of the Hospital
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Rodrigo Berquó the man of the Waters
Rodrigo Berquó, the man of the waters: the architect who ran the Thermal Hospital and set out to make Caldas da Rainha one of…
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José Malhoa the Naturalist Genius Painter
José Malhoa the naturalist genius Paintor, more specifically José Vital Branco Malhoa one of the best Portuguese XIX painters.
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Francisco Grandella love at first sight
Francisco Grandella love at first sight for the region. Know a little more about the story of the man who fell in love with…
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The work of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha
One of the most prestigious personalities with connections to Caldas da Rainha was Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro das Maravilhas (1846-1905)...
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Caldas da Rainha Ceramics
Caldas da Rainha Ceramics - A story about the Past, Present and Future that takes you to know its history and the best that…
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