{"id":121757,"date":"2023-12-03T07:50:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T07:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121757"},"modified":"2023-12-03T07:50:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T07:50:20","slug":"the-pretty-city-thats-one-of-europes-highest-located-on-the-edge-of-a-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/world-news\/the-pretty-city-thats-one-of-europes-highest-located-on-the-edge-of-a-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"The pretty city thats one of Europe\u2019s highest located on the edge of a mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re in need of a breath of fresh, mountain air then Guarda could be just the tonic.<\/p>\n

The tiny city – which has just over 40,000 people living there – is Portugal\u2019s highest and located on the edge of a mountain.<\/p>\n

But as well as being a lofty location to visit, there are lots of other fabulous reasons to make a trip to the city which is at an altitude of 1,056m and located to the north east of Serra da Estrela, the largest mountain in mainland Portugal.<\/p>\n

Portugal\u2019s tourism website – visitPortugal – explains: \u201cThe fresh, healthy mountain air in Portugal\u2019s highest city flows through the mediaeval streets to which the granite lends nobility and a dark colour.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is the colour of the Cathedral.<\/p>\n

“Tall, huge and imposing, it has the appearance of a fortress with mighty towers rising as a symbol of the defence of faith and the territory.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

And visitors who have made the trip to the city agree that the cathedral is an absolute must see – as it\u2019s from there you can get some of the most breathtaking views.<\/p>\n

Tourists have shared their experiences of visiting Guarda Cathedral – S\u00e9 da Guarda – on travel review website Tripadvisor.<\/p>\n

One said: \u201cThe cathedral is very nice with interesting naves, architecture and so on but where it differs from most is that you have unrestricted access to the roof where you get amazing views Over Guardia and the surrounding countryside – fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another Tripadvisor said it was \u201cworth going up to the roof\u201d.<\/p>\n

They added: \u201cGreat views and an impressive gothic structure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were the only ones up there when we went and the ominous weather made for a cool experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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