Lisbon, PortugalLisbon, Portugal's capital and largest city of Portugal, has everything you would expect to find in a European capital. With a history of thousands of years, testified in great cathedrals, castles and museums, Lisbon offers a wide variety of suggestions for those who visit it for a few days. By Lisboa ToursEvora Capital of European CultureUNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, Évora is the capital of the Alentejo region. Advertising: If you plan stay long periods, follow thisEriceira, elected as the best tourism villageThe village of Ericeira, in Mafra region, was distinguished with the award Best Tourism Village 2023, attributed by the World Tourism Organization in the 3rd edition of the award. Ericeira now joins the list of the 54 best tourist villages in the world, which includes countries such as Japan, Peru, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland and Austria. Advertising: Stay by the seaCultural and Gastronomy Events in the Historical Villages Group"On September 6, the new cycle of initiatives started, which annually alives the network of Historical Villages in Portugal. There are 12 weekends of culture, tradition, gastronomy, heritage in towns in the interior of Portugal to live until November. 2020. OportoThe city of Porto is known as the Invicta City (Invincible City) and as the Capital of the North. It has an old socio-economic connection with England, being the city where the largest British community in Portugal lives. It is the city that gave its name to Portugal when it was designated Portus Cale , (c. 200 bC) coming later to become the capital of County Portucalense, from which has been transformed to Portugal and where later the Portuguese Empire was built, since it was built, mostly by people from the North. It is a city known worldwide for its wine, its bridges and contemporary and ancient architecture, its historic center, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the quality of its restaurants, its gastronomy, its unmistakable accent, finally, for all its rich tangible and intangible heritage. In 2012 and 2014, the city of Porto was voted "Best European Destination" award granted annually by the European Consumers Choice. In 2013 it was elected the Best holiday destination in Europe by Lonely Planet. Also in 2014, the magazine Business Destinations , which annually organizes the Bussiness Destinations Travel Awards, considered that the Customs Port (Alfândega do Porto is the best space for meetings and conferences (in Wikipedia) Advertising: You need to stay to discover. Other places with tourist interest São Bento station It is one of the most beautiful stations in the world. Began operating in 1986. Over 500 square meters of its walls are decorated with tiles depicting historical scenes such as the history of transport in Portugal and Dom João I arriving to the port. Bolhão Market. It is the most emblematic market of Porto. It is in the parish of Santo Ildefonso, with its unique neoclassical architecture in two floors it occupies. House of the Music This room is the symbol of the Modern Oporto. It is among the main sights of the city. It was designed as part of the event Porto Capital of Culture in 2001. Castelo do Queijo The Queijo Castle, built in 1661 is very close to Praça Gonçalves Zarco, near the River Douro. Wonderful ambiance that invites for an end of the day because it's traditional and historical symbols. Church of St. Francisco With gothic style, built in the fourteenth century, this is one of the most historic monuments. It is right in the center of Porto. There is a baroque style also added in the eighteenth century, which is the highlight of this wonder. Lello and Brother It has been considered among the most beautiful bookstores in the world, chosen by The Guardian. Its gothic architecture with Greek arches are impressive. Cellars Port Wine It is practically impossible to go to Porto and not visit the wineries producing, located on the other bank of the Douro River. Example of one of the most beautiful and historic sights:  Gardens of the Crystal Palace by Meg, in Pinterest Tweet #TwitterStories City-Breaks: Portugal Destinations
Portugal has many more symbols than Fado, Football, Wines and Gastronomy, Beaches and Sun. By car or train, or bike, discover hills and valleys, moorland and marshland, rivers and streams that from north to south lay the diversity of climate, landscapes and lifestyles. If you like to keep your memories by painting, photographing or filming, take your brushes or camera and save the various landmarks of Portugal's history. * Even before the foundation of Portucalense County, Mumadona Dias had built a castle in Guimaraes to house the population in case of attack, in which was born the Conqueror. * Further north, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, near Braga, is a mandatory reference of the European Baroque, which shows the evolution of the art. Not far from here, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peneda, located in the parish of Gavieira, near Arcos de Valdevez, was built between the end of the eighteenth and the third quarter of the 19th century, as a landmark of important acts in defense of the portuguese crown, according to popular belief. * The water distribution systems, the spas, the remains of the Forum suggest a visit to Conímbriga - ancient Roman city. * Almourol Castle near Constancia, is an island in the middle of the Tagus, which was already inhabited in the time of the Roman occupation of the peninsula. From the eighth century, it was occupied by Muslims, who have conquered it from the Visigoths. In 1129 D. Afonso Henriques captured it and handed the castle to the Order of the Temple.  by Luis Goncalves * In 1760, the Crown Princess D. Maria Francisca, future Queen Maria I made a vow in her wedding day that if she have a son, who came to be born in 1761, proceed to the construction of a convent for Carmelite nuns. So, Basilica da Estrela was born in Lisbon. If you want to know Lisboa as a local, Tourist Board suggests you the Lisbon Card that gives you free access to transports and monuments. If you play golf, consider Aroeira, Estoril or Quinta da Marinha. * Millions of photographs, paintings, and illustrated postcards representing the Temple of Diana in Evora were made. In Corinthian style, it was built in the early first century a.C. * Silves Castle, considered the largest in the Algarve and the best example of Islamic military architecture in Portugal, comes from the eleventh century. PUBLICIDADE  by Luis Gonçalves Video |
