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Begin the day with the the hotel's breakfast in the cheerful cafeteria, Directly to the south of Bragança in this region known as Trás-os-Montes, there is the quaint typical village of Chacim whose history is linked to a legend dating from the 9th Century that is still celebrated today. The villagers rose up in revolt against the ancient practiced right of "jus primae noctis", which is the local nobleman taking the bride on her wedding night, . Assisted by a mysterious woman the villagers successfully slaughtered the offending lord and his servants. Nearby is the Spa Caldas de Albelheira. Further to the south is Vila Flor, a small town with an attractive atmosphere with ruins of its 13th Century castle and close to another Spa, Aquas Bem Saúde. Southwards is Torre de Moncorvo that has the largest 16th Century Church in the whole province and near this town is the Vale do Cõa that boasts the world’s largest known collection of open-air Stone Age drawings that are estimated to be about 20.000 years old. These drawings feature bulls, horses, fish and a naked man and the area can be visited with the assistance of a guide. This hotel is located in the centre of Oviedo near the bus and train station you can walk to the historic heart in just 10 minutes, The Romans named Chaves as “Aquae Flaviae” around 78 AD after their discovery of the thermal springs and nearby gold deposits. Its fertile surroundings and strategic position marked its early history with various battles and sieges between wandering tribes. The Portuguese eventually took possession of the town from the Moors in 1160. The town was given to Nuno Álvares Pereira by King João I as a reward for defeating the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. General Silveira in 1809 defeated General Soult with his French invading army here at Chaves and this was the first victory for the Portuguese against the intruders. After the Republicans took control of Portugal in the early 20th Century the city was subject to a failed attack in 1912 from Royalists based in Spain. In 1483 the first published book in the Portuguese language, the "Sacramental", was produced in this town. Browse the Wi-Fi for free and relax with a drink in the cafe, History of Chaves. Clients appreciate the hotel has private parking with direct access to the bedroom floors, The citadel has been well preserved throughout the centuries and within its walls are various historic items of interest. The 12th Century “Domus Municipalis” which until the 16th Century was used as a reservoir for water and then converted into a building that was used as a civic court for disputes between tradesmen and landowners. The manner in which the arguments were settled is left to the imagination. Nearby is the Church of Santa Maria that was extensively reconstructed in the 18th Century from the original building dating back to 1580. The first church was named Nossa Senhora do Sardão, which is Our Lady of the Green Lizard!,, the creature said to protect the inhabitants from the Moors. Close to the walls of the castle in the adjoining garden is a medieval pillory in the unusual shape of a pig being skewered which dates back to Celtic period. Outside the walls in the Rua dos Fornos is the Jewish quarter that was formed by Jews fleeing from Spain and North Africa in the 15th Century. They were responsible for starting the local silk industry. In the Museu do Abade de Baçal is a variety of items including some medieval torture instruments and in the gardens outside some archaeological finds are on display including tablets with Luso-Roman inscriptions. The Church of São Vicente is reputed to be the location in which the secret wedding of King Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro took place. Originally a 13th Century structure it was rebuilt in the 17th Century with several rich adornments. The Church of São Bento dates back to the 16th Century with some 18th Century additions. After a day exploring Oviedo's attractions, highly valued, relax in the inviting public areas of the the hotel, Description of Bragança. There is also a meeting room available should you wish to host a business event, Description of Chaves. Rooms are simple and smart with plasma televisions, Bragança - Nearby Locations., The recorded history of Vila Real seems to begin in 1289 when the King Dom, Afonso III, granted the town a royal warrant. It was here that the explorer Diogo Cão was born and who later discovered in 1482 the entrance to the mouth of the River Congo in Africa. The rebel Manuel de Silveira Pinto da Fonseca who was also held the title of Conde de Amarante and whose direct actions in 1823 led to the War of the Miguelites, established his headquarters for his revolutionary movement in the town until he was later forced to escape into exile in Spain., Archaeology in the north, Just about 3 Kms. to the northeast of the town is the now world famous Casa Mateus, a fine example of an aristocratic country manor from the early 18th Century. Still owned by the descendants of its creator the home is open to visitors and in which occasional music and poetry events regularly take place. The façade is that which appears on the bottle of the internationally famous Rose wine. An attractive feature of this property is the gardens and especially the famed "Cedar Tunnel" that is composed of cedars 7.5 metres high creating some 35 metres of a walkway as a covered tunnel. Slightly further to the northwest of Vila Real starts the protected area named Parque Natural do Alvão. Its topography varies considerably from well-cultivated valleys to the stark mountains reaching up to 1.339 metres, which is 4.393 feet, . Being unfortunately close to an urban area the illegal hunters still abound. Happily some hawks, otters, and other wild life can still be spotted in the Park., Guimarães was the birthplace of Portugal as a nation and could well serve as the starting point for your tour. Close to this city is Citânia de Briteiros, a Celtic fortified settlement which dates back to the Iron Age and is one of the best preserved sites of its kind in Portugal. From this site, there is an impressive view over the valley of the River Ave.