Blog about Portugal, where you can find photos and more information about this beautiful country.
30 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments portugal
The Castle of Evoramonte will be one of the rare Portuguese castles that combines unique characteristics: for the architectural ensemble that fits, for the excellence of the landscape that can be enjoyed, but also for its historical importance since...
29 Sep 2020 1 minute read 4 comments portugal
The Castle of Leiria was ordered to be built by D. Afonso Henriques, as a way of establishing a defensive line against the Arabs, but his wars with Galicia made the Arabs take advantage of the displacement of the armies of the Portucalense County to...
28 Sep 2020 2 minute read 0 comments portugal
Where the second king of Portugal was crowned. Coimbra has been the episcopal seat since the V century, succeeding neighboring Conímbriga. Despite its long history, there is no news of the cathedral until the construction of the Cathedral of Santa Ma...
27 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments portugal
Given the rugged configuration of the city, cascading down from the hills of Sé, Batalha or Vitória, it was not always easy to climb from the bottom of the riverside area where the bulk of commercial life unfolded, always combined with the river and...
26 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments portugal
The S.Bento Station building is of French influence. In 2010, the station was restored and maintained, and in 2011 it was considered one of the most beautiful stations in the world by Travel Leisure magazine. Old S.Bento Station The S.Bento Stat...
24 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments portugal
Avenida dos Aliados was completely renovated in 2006. On the avenue you will be able to admire the statue of Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett, as well as the historic Guarany café. Old Aliados AvenueOld Aliados Avenue Located in downtown Porto,...
23 Sep 2020 1 minute read 6 comments portugal
Visiting the Crystal Palace Gardens is always a good choice for families with children. The varied gardens and views are formidable at any time of the year. Designed in the second half of the XIX century by landscape architect Émile David, the Crysta...
22 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments portugal
The Sé do Porto Cathedral, one of the oldest monuments in the city, dates back to the 12th century, when Porto was one of the main bulwarks of the reconquest and the reorganization of Portuguese territory. It features characteristics of Romanesque Ar...
21 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments portugal
The National Pantheon is located in Lisbon, in Campo de Santa Clara, parish of São Vicente de Fora, occupying the building thought to be the church of Santa Engrácia, in the second half of the century 16, by decision of Infanta D.Maria National Panth...
20 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments portugal
The Porto de Mós Castle was conquered in 1148 by D.Afonso Henriques to the Muslims and can be visited on a hill chosen for its construction. From this place you can see a beautiful landscape over the Serra dos Candeeiros and the Lena Valley. Porto de...
