On 2nd August 2014, JB, my brother, his girlfriend and I joined JB’s family members in Pombal (Portugal) to attend an activity integrated in the program “Ciência Viva no Verão” (Summer Living Science). This activity, organized by the “Rede de…
The “Castelo de Almourol” (Castle of Almourol) is located on a small islet (310m long and 75m wide) in the Tagus River, in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, in Portugal. It is surrounded by huge cactus pears (Opuntia…
Located on the outskirts of the historic center of Sintra (Portugal), “Quinta da Regaleira” (Regaleira Estate) is one of the main tourist attractions of Sintra. It was built in 1910 and it is classified as a World Heritage Site by…
The “Castelo dos Mouros” (Castle of the Moors) is located in “Serra de Sintra” (Sintra Mountain), in Portugal. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. History The Castle of the Moors dates back to the Moorish occupation…
The “Palácio Nacional da Pena” (Pena National Palace), a former Summer residence of the Portuguese Royal family, is the main landmark and tourist attraction in the picturesque Portuguese town of Sintra. It is considered one of the major expressions of…
The “Torre de Belém” (Belém Tower) is located in the Belém district of Lisboa (Lisbon), in Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1983. History In order to enhance Lisbon’s defense, King João II,…
The “Mosteiro dos Jerónimos” (Jerónimos Monastery) is located in the Belém district of Lisboa (Lisbon), in Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1983. History In 1496, King Manuel I asked the Pope for…
The “Museu Nacional dos Coches” (National Coach Museum) is located in the Belém district of Lisboa (Lisbon), in Portugal. It is housed in the former Royal Riding School, a building that was part of the Royal Palace of Belém, nowadays…