The “Portas do Sol” Viewpoint in Lisbon, Portugal, is located behind the Church of Santa Luzia. Continue reading ““Portas do Sol” Viewpoint – Lisbon, Portugal”
Category: “Portugal”
“The most beautiful bookstore in the world”
Many have said that it is “The most beautiful bookstore in the world” and we can attest to it.
The Neo-Gothic building of 1906, which is the home to the Lello Bookstore in Porto, Portugal, receives thousands of visitors from all over the world every day, who, like us, do not miss the opportunity to have the unique experience of this fabulous space. Continue reading ““The most beautiful bookstore in the world””
The Episcopal Palace – Braga, Portugal
The bishopric of the Bracara Augusta was founded in 388 by Paternus, its first bishop in which it was the parish of San Jose de San Lorenzo and San Juan de Souto. In 1071 it was declared an archdiocese and in 1112 the counts Henrique and Teresa donated the city to the archbishop, thus creating the first ecclesiastical fief of Braga that lasted until the 18th century. Continue reading “The Episcopal Palace – Braga, Portugal”
Church of “Santa Maria do Olival” – Thomar, Portugal
In talking about the city of Tomar, the attendant at the reception desk of the hotel where we stayed in Lisbon, strongly recommended that we visit the Church of “Santa Maria do Olival”. And, although we found it closed, we could not enjoy its interior and we were able to appreciate the structure, its surroundings and its particularities. Continue reading “Church of “Santa Maria do Olival” – Thomar, Portugal”
The “Santa Bárbara” Garden – Braga, Portugal
Right beside the Episcopal Palace, we find the Garden of Santa Bárbara, a garden that fills the historic center of the city of Braga in Portugal with color. Continue reading “The “Santa Bárbara” Garden – Braga, Portugal”
Railroad Station of San Bento – Porto, Portugal
Upon visiting the train station of San Bento, we confirm why it is considered by many as the most beautiful in Europe and even the World. Continue reading “Railroad Station of San Bento – Porto, Portugal”
Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon
The Church of “Santa Maria Maior” or Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon, is one of the oldest and most important temples of the capital of Portugal. In addition to being one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe with nine centuries of history. Continue reading “Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon”
Edward VII Park – Lisbon, Portugal
Commonly known as the Eduardo VII Park, it was named after King Edward VII of the United Kingdom who visited Lisbon in 1902 as a reaffirmation of the alliance between the two countries. It is the largest park in downtown Lisbon. Continue reading “Edward VII Park – Lisbon, Portugal”
The Tiles of Portugal
The combination of the materials used in the old and modern structures together with the enhancement of the tile is unique and is a hallmark of what we can enjoy today, both in Lisbon and in many areas of Portugal. The tiles are used in palaces, residences, temples, historical buildings and in many railway stations of the country. Continue reading “The Tiles of Portugal”
The Pegões Aqueduct
In Tomar, Portugal, we had the opportunity to visit the Pegões Aqueduct in a “Tuc Tuc” with our guide Ricardo. It was a big surprise for us and we can even say that it was an adventure. Continue reading “The Pegões Aqueduct”