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Evora

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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. … Open

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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

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Lisbon

A vivid Portuguese Baroque masterpiece is the Panteão Nacional built in 1682. Many prominent figures of the country such as presidents and writers are buried here today. Formerly, until 1966, the building was a church. The Palácio Chiado dating back to 1781 was once a magnificent palace. Today, it houses a fine restaurant, the dream of any history buff. Sitting here, one ... Open »

Cascais

Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is outstanding from an architectural point of view. The building designed by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura was completed in 2000. Connoisseurs of fine arts will love it here too - inside they will find paintings by the Portuguese artist Paula Rego. It is worth noting that the project of the building was prepared in accordance with the ... Open »

Merida

Merida is famous for its ancient structures, which have been preserved since Roman times. In the historic district, one can see the majestic Temple of Diana striking with its impressive scale. The height of the temple is 40 meters and the width is 19 meters. This ancient temple was built by the order of Caesar Augustus, and modern researchers have managed to restore it almost ... Open »

Leiria

The ancient Cathedral of Leiria, which is currently one of the city's oldest buildings, has been preserved in the central district of Leiria. The construction of this cathedral by order of King Juan III began in 1546 and took almost 30 years. In 1755, the cathedral was badly damaged by the earthquake, after which it was completely reconstructed. It has remained virtually ... Open »

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