Top sigths of Portugal
When describing religious landmarks of the country, we cannot fail to mention the Christ the King statue. It was built in 1959 and is an exact copy of the statue located in Rio de Janeiro. The height of the statue is 28 meters; there is an observation deck near the statue, from which visitors will be able to enjoy it stunning panoramic views of Lisbon. … OpenChapters of the guide to Evora
Evora sightseeing
The ancient Lusitanian tribes were the first settlers in this area. They founded the first settlement here and called it similar to the modern name of the city – Ebora. When the Romans captured this territory in the 80s BC, local people had nothing left to do but to ask help from Quintus Sertorius, a rebel Roman commander. He remained the ruler in this area for seven years. However, the Romans found a way to … Open