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…
One of the biggest and most well preserved militay structures in Europe is the Fortress located in Valença, Portugal. The “Fortaleza de Valença” (Valença Fortress), placed on top of two hills, is a peace of Gothic and Baroque military architecture…
The “Museu do Traje” (Costume Museum) is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. It was inaugurated in 1997 and it’ s accommodated in the former Bank of Potugal’s building, dated from 1958. The museum´s mission is to disseminate and study…
The “Navio Hospital Gil Eannes” (Gil Eannes Hospital Ship) is a ship anchored at the old sea dock in Viana do Castelo (Portugal) that was turned into a museum and into a youth hostel. History The “Navio hospital Gil Eannes”…
The “Aquamuseu do Rio Minho” (River Minho Aquamuseum) is located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, in Portugal. It is a public space created in 2005 for the promotion and dissemination of natural and cultural heritage associated with the River Minho.…
“Santuário de Santa Luzia” (Sanctuary of Santa Luzia), also called “Templo de Santa Luzia” (Temple of Santa Luzia) or “Templo do Sagrado Coração de Jesus” (Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), is a Sanctuary located on the “Monte de…
The “Casa dos Nichos” (House of Niches), located in Viana do Castelo (Portugal), is a 15th century building that was recently restored to house an exhibition area dedicated to the archaeology of Viana do Castelo. Visitors can see part of…
“Castelo de Guimarães” (Guimarães Castle) is located in the historic centre of the city of Guimarães, Portugal. It is classified as a national monument since 1910. In 2007, it was classified as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Guimarães…
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…