Deadline
The absolute deadline for receipt of abstracts was July 15th, 2013
ICHoLS XIII was held at the Centro de Estudos em Letras (CEL) of the Universidade
de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), in Vila Real, Northern Portugal, during 25–29
August 2014
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POINTS OF INTEREST
On Campus
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Fernando Real Geology Museum
The Fernando Real Museum of Geology is a place where the Sciences of the Earth are
represented through a series of artefacts that represent some of the geological
processes that have been occurring on Earth for many millions of years. It has
an area of approximately 250 m2. The Museum's assets are distributed over various
collections, such as: the evolution of life through the geological periods, bringing
together pieces of fossils, ichnofossils and models that demonstrate this evolution;
minerals such as elements that form rocks; types of rocks according to their origins;
and collections of samples related to the main Portuguese mines.
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http://www.museugeologia.utad.pt
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Luís Torres de Castro Botanical Garden
The Luís Torres de Castro Botanical Garden is currently one of the largest botanical
gardens in Europe and within it we can observe plant species from the four corners
of the world. Four hundred million years are present in this paradise of life and
universe of emotions: from Devonian-Carboniferous archaeogenetics to Miocene
neogenetics, from the distant late Antarctic to the banks of the Corgo River...
There are almost a thousand different species that cover what was once waste
ground dispossessed of its primitive nature. The transformation of a traditional
farm in the Douro region into a space as we know it today shows that it is
possible to develop such diverse and rich vegetation as this from the monotony
and geometry of a common farm.
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http://jb.utad.pt
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Off Campus In the town of Vila Real
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Museum of Palácio de Mateus
One of the most emblematic buildings of the Portuguese Baroque in the Vila Real District,
the Palácio de Mateus dates from the first half of the 18th century, having been built
by António José Botelho Mourão, the 3º Morgado of Mateus, substituting the former
abodes of the family residing in Vila Real since the 17th century. Classified as a
National Monument in 1911, this unique specimen of Baroque architecture in the
Italian style is attributed to the famous Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, who
is believed as having dedicated himself to the construction of the Palace, between
1739 and 1743. While the Palace is still owned by the founder's descendants,
its keeping and subsequent cultural activities have been attributed to the
«Fundação da Casa de Mateus» since 1970.
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http://www.casademateus.com
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Museum of Archaeology and Numismatics
The Vila Real Archaeological and Numismatic Museum (MANVR) is a museum of regional character,
since that is the scope of the specimens that compose it. As a primary objective,
the Museum is a starting point for the understanding and interpretation of the region
in which it operates. This region has a very rich heritage with a long tradition in
the field of archaeological research.
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http://www.museu.cm-vilareal.pt
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Museum of Vila Velha
Created mostly for the exposition of the fruits of archaeological excavations
that have been undertaken in the historical centre of Vila Velha,
The Vila Velha Museum allows for an ever deeper knowledge of the
occupation of the cities' territory, and consequently, the origins of Vila Real.
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http://www.mvv.cm-vilareal.pt
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Vila Real Municipal Theatre
The complex, with its modern architecture and a its pleasant location
outside the Corgo Park, consists of the Grand Auditorium (capacity of 500 seats),
the Small Auditorium (145 seats), the Exterior Auditorium (700 seats),
the Exhibition Room, Concert-Cafe, a Gallery-Bar and two rehearsal rooms,
in addition to a variety of different technical areas. The same building
also houses the Museum of Image and Sound.
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http://www.teatrodevilareal.com
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Nearby Vila Real
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Panóias Sanctuary
The Sanctuary comprises an enclosure where (among others) there are three
large boulders were where several cavities of different sizes as well as
access ladders have been cut around 200-300 B.C. The rocks contain also
some inscriptions. One of the inscriptions, though still existed in the
past century, has been destroyed. Today, only three inscriptions in Latin
and one in Greek are conserved, offering information on the instructions
of rituals celebrated in Panóias, the identification of the gods and the dedicator.
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http://www.culturanorte.pt/pagina,59,79.aspx
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Douro River
The Douro River is the second largest river in Portugal,
with a total length of 927 kilometres from its source in
the Serra de Urbión, in Spain, to the city of Porto.
In Portuguese territory, this river is 210 kilometres long,
and is navigable throughout its course. Once too narrow and
dangerous, this river has brought prosperity to the region
since the 18th century, offering transport for the Port Wine,
produced on the margins of the river and its tributaries.
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http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-rio-douro-23221
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São Leonardo Viewpoint (Galafura)
Around the villages of Covelinhas and Gouvinhas, between the
cities of Vila Real and Peso da Régua, the São Leonardo Viewpoint
provides several panoramas of natural beauty over the wonderful
Rio Douro valley, manifesting excellence in the Trás-os-Montes
region. The sights are surprising, as the magnificent beauty
of the Douro River is cut by terraced slopes on which the grapes
for the renowned Douro Wine are grown, having characterized
life in the region for centuries.
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http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-miradouro-de-sao-leonardo-galafura-20934
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Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Lamego)
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is not only the major tourist
attraction in Lamego, but also one of Portugal’s most famous places of pilgrimage.
The awe-inspiring 686 step double stairway, which many pilgrims climb on their
knees on the 6th and 8th of September each year, has 9 terraces that lead up to the twin-towered church.
As construction began in 1750 the Temple’s façade shows several Baroque
features, having the sanctuary been completed in 1905.
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http://www.discoverdourovalley.com/content/santuário-de-nossa-senhora-dos-remédios/douEA3EE3491DC5CDE20
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Monastery and Church of São João de Tarouca
Founded in 1139, this was one of the first monasteries the Order of the Cistercians
created on the Iberian Peninsula. While parts are in ruins, impressive remains the
monastery's former grandiosity can still be seen nowadays, highlighted by current restoring works.
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http://tarouca.com.sapo.pt/SJoao.htm
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Other Monuments
On the following webpage you can view other points of interest in the Vila Real region.
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http://www.cm-vilareal.pt/animacao-e-turismo/patrimonio-cultural/monumentos.html
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