São Francisco – the Golden Church with the Tree of Jesse The exterior of Igreja de São Francisco does not excite people to want to dash into the church to have a look. From the outside, this 13th century Gothic construction looks rather plain and lacking in architectural grandeur. But, step into the church and […]
Lisbon Sightseeing on a Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Discovering the Sights of Lisbon is as easy as Hopping on and off: Discovering Lisbon on your own is easy with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Hop-on hop-off tours give you the freedom to discover Lisbon at your own pace as you can stop at places of interest for as long as you like. You’ll […]
Biblioteca Joanina – a Priceless Library
Coimbra University’s Library is a National Monument: Once referred to as “The House of the Bookshop” Coimbra University’s library is one of the top five libraries in the world. Now called Biblioteca Joanina, this Baroque library was built between 1717 and 1728, during the reign of King João V of Portugal. The library is named […]
Coimbra University – Coimbra
Portugal’s Oldest and Largest University: There’s a buzz about Coimbra University today. We arrive on its orientation day and there’s a sense of excitement as new students come to check out their new campus, attend inductions and to get some tips from senior students. Universidade de Coimbra (Coimbra University) is Portugal’s oldest and largest university […]
Church of the Most Holy Trinity – Fatima Shrine
The Church of the Most Holy Trinity at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima is now Portugal’s largest church and possibly the fourth largest Catholic church in the world.
The Mysterious Cromlech of Almendres
Older than Stonehenge and just as mysterious is the Cromlech of Almendres, one of the earliest and most ancient megalithic complexes known to mankind.
Portugal’s Age of Discovery
A mariner’s compass that shows Portugal’s maritime expeditions during its golden Age of Discovery.
Monument to the Overseas Combatants – Lisbon
An eye-catching monument on Lisbon’s waterfront commemorating all the people involved in Portugal’s war overseas.
Nazaré’s Fishing Tradition
Portugal’s Famous Fishing Town: With its natural beauty and stretches of long sandy beaches, Nazaré is a popular Portuguese beach resort and each year thousands of local and overseas tourists come to enjoy this lovely beach-side town. Walking along the seafront, it is quite obvious that tourism is the main contributor to Nazaré ‘s income. […]
Sítio Sightseeing Attractions | Nazaré
Sitio – A different world altogether: A short funicular ride up from Nazaré and we’re in Sítio, the old part of town that sits on the cliff-top. I’m really pleased that we’ve sacrificed the sardines and cakes in Nazaré to come up here as it’s a different world altogether. Being away from the sea, farming […]
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