Convent of the Order of Christ (Attraction)
This former Knights Templar stronghold dates back to the 12th century. During the 15th and 16th centuries the...Alcobaca Monastery (Attraction)
The monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça is another UNESCO World Heritage site. This medieval monastery was the first to be built in the Gothic style...Mateus Palace (Attraction)
This Baroque masterpiece is one of finest examples of civil architecture in Portugal with finishing touches by Architect Nicolau Nasoni. The interior is equally...Sagres Point (Attraction)
Also known as the Promontorium Sacrum (sacred promontory), Sagres Point is both geographically and historically significant. Once considered the end of the known world...Ponta da Piedade (Attraction)
This rugged promontory in the western Algarve features majestic 20-metre-high ochre cliffs, calm green-blue waters and some of the most...Lisbon Oceanarium (Attraction)
The Lisbon Oceanarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums and the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. It is located on a pier at the Parque das Nações, which...Sea Life Centre (Attraction)
Aquarium featuring a variety of underwater environments from freshwater streams to the rugged coastlines, long sandy beaches to deep ocean. Species include sharks...Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra (Attraction)
Founded in 1772 by the Marquis of Pombal, the botanical gardens are located in the heart...Estrela Basilica (Attraction)
The Basílica da Estrela in Lisbon is a huge baroque/neoclassical church with a most impressive dome. It was built by order of Queen Maria I of...Jardim da Estrela (Attraction)
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