Jeronimos Monastery (Attraction)
One of the first and definitely grandest example of Manueline architecture to be found anywhere in Portugal; the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem is the embodiment of Portugal's exuberance...The Douro Railway (Attraction)
The Linha do Douro runs for 200Km alongside the river Douro from the historic centre of Porto to Pocinho near the Spanish border. The locomotives are vintage steam and diesels making for an...Calouste Gulbenkian Museum (Attraction)
World famous museum with collections of Oriental, European and Classical Art. Regular exhibitionsThe Berardo Collection (Attraction)
World acclaimed private modern art collection with works by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, and more.Fundação Serralves (Attraction)
Also known as the National Museum of Modern Art, the Fundação de Serralves has an impressive permanent collection and regular exhibitions. The museum is...Guimaraes Castle (Attraction)
Imposing 12th century castle built on the site of earlier fortifications. The castle was the official royal residence from 1139 until the 13th century...Palace of the Dukes of Braganca (Attraction)
15th century residence of Afonso, Count of Barcelos, the future Dukes of Braganca. Now a National Monument, after years of...Montemor-o-Velho Castle (Attraction)
Predating Portuguese sovereignty, the castle of Montemor-o-Velho is a listed National Monument. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the flood plains of the Mondego the castle...Penela Castle (Attraction)
Castle built to defend Coimbra from the potential reconquest of the region by the Moors. The existing structure dates back to the mid 12th centurySoure Castle (Attraction)
Small, simple 11th century castle built to defend against the reconquest of Portugal by the Moors.Pages
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