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Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

The skeletal ruins of this 14th-century church are a testament to the damage and devastation suffer by the city during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

This imposing neoclassical theater is Lisbon’s premier performing arts venue. Learn all about the fascinating, if unfortunate, history of the site.

From royal tombs to azulejo tile panels depicting La Fontaine’s famous fables, this magnificent monastery is full of interesting details. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Like romantic elevated areas in other European cities, hilly Lisbon has a raised area offering mesmerizing views of the city, the river and the surroundings.

From royal tombs to azulejo tile panels depicting La Fontaine’s famous fables, this magnificent monastery is full of interesting details. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

From royal tombs to azulejo tile panels depicting La Fontaine’s famous fables, this magnificent monastery is full of interesting details. 

Like romantic elevated areas in other European cities, hilly Lisbon has a raised area offering mesmerizing views of the city, the river and the surroundings.

From royal tombs to azulejo tile panels depicting La Fontaine’s famous fables, this magnificent monastery is full of interesting details. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Discover the many fascinating features of this magnificent and historic building, the earliest parts of which date from the 12th century. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Visit this intricately decorated place of worship once inhabited by monks to see where Lisbon’s famous pastry was invented. 

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Start your visit to Évora in its picturesque main square to appreciate the 16th-century buildings surrounding a gorgeous fountain. 

Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.