Top sigths of Portugal
Interesting architectural landmarks and museums can also be found in Sintra, the main symbol of which is Palácio da Pena. The palace was built in 1939 on the ruins of a monastery and is well-known as the most romantic and elegant palace in Portugal. The palace was built in a way so it attached a remaining part of the monastery and a small chapel. The old part of the city is home to a very beautiful building - the Castelo dos Mouros (The Moors Castle), which was built 10 centuries ago. If one doesn't take into consideration massive protective walls, the building looks more like a castle from a fairy tale rather than an ancient fortress. The castle was empty for many years until it was restored in the 19th century. Nowadays, it's a very interesting open air museum. … OpenChapters of the guide to Lisboa Region
Best beaches
The most fashionable and well-developed resort is Estoril. It’s ready to satisfy the most demanding tourists. In addition to luxurious and fully equipped beaches, there is a decent selection of entertainment options. Vast majority of resort guests are young travelers attracted by stylish nightclubs and bars. Travelers with children would enjoy the resort too, as they will be able to visit one of the eight … Open
Travel guide to Lisboa Region
The region’s capital, Lisbon, is widely recognized as one of the best cities for shopping in Europe. A great choice of shopping centers, specialty stores, and trendy boutiques wait for their visitors. For tourists, it will be very interesting to visit local shopping centers as they will be able to purchase quality clothes and shoes by Portuguese manufacturers. These items are reasonably priced but are of a … Open
Top hotels with reviews
Paco de Arcos has the unique hotel Gale Palácio dos Arcos. The building housing the hotel was built in the 15th century and is of great historical value. The hotel is sure to impress fans of beach rest and connoisseurs of fine Portuguese wines, as it has its own wine cellar, which can be easily converted into a special room for business and social gatherings. Travelers who will rest in Cascais are recommended to … Open
Lisboa Region sightseeing
Lisboa has numerous beautiful palaces, including Palácio Nacional de Queluz, Palácio Nacional de Belém and Palácio Nacional de Mafra; those are true embodiments of the Baroque style. Among the cultural venues, Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, as well as Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga with its priceless collection of paintings and tapestries deserve attention. The city of Amadora also has outstanding attractions. … Open