Sights in Portuguese Coasts

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Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Belém Tower

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Belém Tower, was built between 1515 and 1519 and is the work of Francisco de Arruda. In 1983 it was declared a World Heritage Site

Palaces in Sintra

Pena National Palace

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From the distance, the two huge twin smokestacks of the National Palace of Sintra betray its presence. In their dependencies, you

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Bridges in Porto

Dom Luís I Bridge

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A Ponte Luiz I (Portuguese) is one of the six bridges which are most emblematic of the city of Porto and that crosses the borders

Squares in Lisbon

Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio)

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This place is regarded by many as the most beautiful place in the world. Unfortunately our visit coincided with sewage flowing int

Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Jerónimos Monastery

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The Monasterio de los Jerónimos de Santa María de Belém is a Gothic Manueline marvel. The highlight is its three leveled inner clo

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Castles in Lisbon

São Jorge Castle

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St. George´s Castle is located on the highest hill in Lisbon, Portugal. Inside, one can be transported to long-ago and medieval ti

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Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Santa Justa Lift

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More commonly known as the Santa Justa Elevator, it was so named because Santa Justa Street joins with the Plaza do Carmo. The Ele

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Historical Monuments in Lisbon

Monument to the Discoverers

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It is located in the Belem district and was opened in 1960 on the fifth centenary of the death of Prince Henrique, who was the big

Bridges in Lisbon

25 de Abril Bridge

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The April 25 Bridge stands right on the River Tagus, in the metropolitan area of Lisbon, Portugal. Officially name at the time a

Palaces in Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira

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The garden that surrounds the palace have different zones ( a lake, a tower, a water fountain....) and they are also connected to

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Train Stations in Lisbon

Tram 28

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Line 28 of Lisbon´s tram system is, perhaps, if not for sure, the most charming of the city. Walking the steep streets of the cap

Train Stations in Porto

São Bento Railway Station

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The train station of San Bento was built in the early 9th century on the ruins of the former convent of San Bento's Ave Maria. Alt

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Squares in Lisbon

Rossio Square

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Praças Rossio are found in most cities of Portugal, such as Lisbon, Oporto, in this case it is also found in Viseu (formerly under

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Churches in Lisbon

Lisbon Cathedral

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Lisbon Cathedral, commonly called Sé de Lisboa, is the oldest and most important church in the city. It was built in the twelfth c

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Churches in Porto

Clérigos Church

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Personally I think of this church, together with the Tower of the Clerics as one of the monuments that best represents the city of

Castles in Sintra

Castle of the Moors

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This is a place with a great view, since from its ramparts you can see the grandeur of the Palace of Pena and Regaleira. This wall

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Cathedrals in Porto

Porto Cathedral

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The cathedral can be found in the center of Oporto. It is perfectly accessible from the exit of the metro of S. Benito. It´s a c

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Churches in Lisbon

Carmo Convent

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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,

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