Sunday, January 18, 2009

Serra Da Estrela in Portugal

Serra Da Estrela
Parque Natural - (Natural Park)

Torre - 1993m de altitude
Beira Alta
Portugal

This is postmarked in 2009 with two Portugal stamps.

The buildings are part of an old observatory.

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Serra da Estrela (English: Mountain Range of the Star) is the highest mountain range in Portugal.  The range is at 1,993 m (6,539 feet) above sea level at its highest point. This point is not a distinctive mountain summit, but rather the highest point in a plateau, being known as Torre ("Tower" in English). The Torre has the unusual feature of being a summit that is accessible by paved road.
 

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