Portugal is a mysterious country with a rich history. It can be characterized by a low crime rate, perfect service and a mild warm climate. Portugal attracts tourists from all over the world with its clean beaches and seaside, ancient cities and medieval fortresses, resorts and incredible cuisine. What is definitely worth seeing in this warm and welcoming country?
Belém Tower
Belém Tower is one of the main symbols of Lisbon. The original function of the building is part of the defensive fortification from Cascais, built under King João II (80s of the 15th century). The project was prepared by the architect Francisco de Arruda, who took inspiration from the Monastery of Jenonimos. The tower impresses with its external splendor, but inside it is practically empty. Nevertheless, it is worth visiting Belén, if only because she successfully coped with her duties, although she was besieged several times.
Altu Douro
Portuguese wines are popular all over the world. Everything in the country is conducive to winemaking: the climate, a huge amount of fertile lands, the atmosphere of a holiday. Especially famous is the Portuguese port, which gained popularity in the 18th century. It is known that wine was made in the delta of the Alto Douro River two thousand years ago, as evidenced by the grapes found in the ground. Today, a full cycle of making not only port wine, but also Bordeaux and Burgundy drinks takes place here.
Pena Palace
Pena Palace is a structure on the Sintroy rock, built in a pseudo-medieval style. The composition of the palace itself, the mountain and the adjacent park covers an area of 270 hectares. It is believed that the park is one of the first examples of landscape design! Construction began in 1870 by order of Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The Pena Palace inspired the architect Viktor Mazyrin and the millionaire Arseny Morozov, the result - the Government Reception House in the Russian Federation on Vozdvizhenka in Moscow.
Vasco da Gama bridge
The Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe, built in 1998 across the Tagus River. The structure has a cable-stayed structure, which goes into a viaduct. The length is 17 kilometers. Since 2008, travel across the bridge has been paid. For a reasonable fee, motorists get the opportunity to:
- Drive at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour
- Avoid traffic jams thanks to six lanes.
Evora Museum City
Evora is located 109 kilometers from Lisbon. Founded in 1166, the settlement has the status of an open-air museum city, where are located:
- Roman temple of Diana
- Se Cathedral, built in the XIII century
- King Manuel's palace
- Monastery of Santa Carla
- Evora Municipal Museum
- Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval
- Agua de Prata aqueduct
- Bastu's palace
- Chapel of San Bras and others.
Madeira Island
Madeira Island is located a thousand kilometers from Portugal, on the western side of Africa. It is known all over the world for its climate, beaches, air and balneological centers. There are practically no beaches on the island, access directly to the sea is carried out thanks to steep stairs. Fans of outdoor activities can go windsurfing, diving, tennis, horse riding, tuna and shark hunting.
Livraria Lello Bookstore
The most fabulous bookstore in the world is undoubtedly located in Portugal, in the city of Porto. Opened in 1906, it works to this day. Shop Livraria Lello Impressive interiors. This place is a must-see for all potter fans: J.K. Rowling was inspired by this place when writing the saga about Harry, and some scenes from the film adaptation were filmed here.
Cape Roca
Cape Roca is the European end of the world, the westernmost point of Europe. The attraction received the status of the end of the world in 1979. Despite its relative youth, Cape Roca is a fairly popular tourist destination: every experienced and not so much traveler dreams of having a photo at the extreme point of Europe in his "portfolio".
Alcobasa monastery
The monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobasa was built in the 12th century and belongs to the Catholic church. In the XIV - XVI centuries, thirteen cities and 2 castles passed into the possession of the monastery, which determined the period of its heyday. The main three-aisled basilica of the abbey was built in the Gothic style, the façade is in the Baroque style.
Monte Palace
Monte Palace is perhaps the only man-made landmark of Madeira Island. The building was built in the 18th century. In 1897, when the estate was bought by Alfred Guillermo Rodrigues, inspired by German castles and parks, it was rebuilt into one of the most fashionable and popular hotels in the world, which attracted the rich and famous. In 1987, the famous tropical gardens were laid out here, the flora of which was collected all over the world: heather was brought from Scotland, azaleas from Belgium, laurels from the Canary Islands, etc.
