Sights in Portugal

Churches in Lisbon

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In the heart of Lisbon are the Carmo Ruins with a museum as well as the archaeological restorations. It's religious architecture,

Universities in Coimbra

University of Coimbra

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When you go to buy the entry ticket, the 10 euros seem expensive. However, once you start to visit the different rooms, you soon r

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Cathedrals in Batalha

Batalha Monastery

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It commemorates the victory, on 15 August 1385, of the Portuguese troops, commanded by the young Nuno Alvares Pereira, over the in

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Statues in Almada

Cristo Rei

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This monument can be found in the town of Almada, opposite Lisbon and close to the April 25 Bridge. On the tower is the 80, likene

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Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Rua Augusta Arch

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The Rua Augusta is the main street in Lisbon's Baixa district. It connects the square with Trade Rossio. Next to Commerce Square r

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Churches in Braga

Bom Jesus do Monte

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I've visited this shrine twice. The first time I didn't have the opportunity to climb the stairs so I had to return to do so and

Historical Monuments in Porto

Clérigos Tower

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This tower of Porto is the highest tower in Portugal (76 meters high/200 steps) so you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the

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Churches in Porto

Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas)

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The Chapel of Souls in Santa Caterina is a cavalcade of the most beautiful chapels decorated with typical Oporto flair, with blue

Palaces in Sintra

Monserrate Palace

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This beautiful palace of Sintra is currently being restored. The city is a World Heritage Site because it has everything: castles,

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Historical Monuments in Braga

Monastery of Sao Martinho de Tibaes

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The Chapter House is the prettiest room in the Tibães Monastery. It's where they made many big decisions, such as choosing the rul

Castles in Óbidos

Obidos Castle

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I was in Obidos last summer. The first time you go, you will be surprised that the situation and the charm of its interior, castle

Castles in Guimarães

Guimarães Castle

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This dominates the city's skyline. It is from the 10th century, 28 meters high, and stands on a fort that keeps the bastions of th

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Churches in Évora

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

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"Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos" Over 5000 skulls from various churches and cities line the walls of this Portu

Train Stations in Lisbon

Bica Elevator

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One of the symbols of Lisbon are the trams, which still operate from their operation in the late nineteenth century. This pictures

Ruins in Évora

Roman Temple of Évora

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Happening across the Temple of Diana ruins in the evening fog was, for me, otherworldly. Something out of a storybook. I took the

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Cathedrals in Faro

Cathedral of Faro

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This simple cathedral (Sé in Portuguese), which from the outside is almost unnoticed, was built in the 14th century, and is Gothic

Castles in Tavira

Tavira Castle

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The Castle has a small garden wall and a very special inside. You can not miss if you visit Tavira, because even though it is smal

Bridges in Lisbon

Vasco da Gama Bridge

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At the xit to the southeast of Lisbon, is the Vasco de Gama bridge. It is a concrete cable-stayed bridge with concrete viaducts, w

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