10
Places to See in Portugal
10.
Alcobaça Monastery
Alcobaça, Roman Catholic Monastery
is located in a town called Alcobaça in central Portugal. He was first intaken
by The Portuguese King Alfonso Henriques in 1153 and had close relations with
all the later kings of Portugal. Kilis and the monastery were Portugal's first
Gothic building, and together with the Santa Cruz Monastery in Coimbra, one of
the most important medieval monasteries in the country.
9.
University of Coimbra
Founded in 1290, it is one
of the oldest universities in Europe, currently in service. Besides being the
largest university in Portugal, it has 20,000 students. The Joanina
Library, built in the 18th century at the suggestion of King JoaoV, isone of the most magnificent examples of Baroque
architecture.
8th
Capela dos Ossos
Capela dos Ossos looks like
something out of a witch movie, but it's actually the purpose of the
construction. The fact that evorawas
established as a simple solution because there wasno room for the cemetery
anymore. Francis is part of the Gothic Church and contains about 5,000
skeletons.
7.
Cabo Girao, Madeira
Cabo
Giraois located on the south coast of Madeira. The 570-metre-high hill
is known as Europe's highest sea top, but about three hills taller than that
are found in Europe. Looking from top to bottom is pretty scary, you can say
that. The glass platform, established in 2012, has taken this terrifying
experience to an end.
6.
Sao Jorge Castle, Lisbon
Obidos
Castleis located on a hill in a town called Obidos, which dates back to
the Roman period, and stands out for its striking appearance. The Maghrebs
built this castle in the 8th century, but it was restored in the 14th century
and an inner fortress was added. Today the castle serves as a luxury hotel and
the traditional medieval market is exhibited here every July.
5. Obidos Castle, Obidos
Obidos
Castleis located on a hill in a town called Obidos, which dates back to
the Roman period, and stands out for its striking appearance. The Maghrebs
built this castle in the 8th century, but it was restored in the 14th century
and an inner fortress was added. Today the castle serves as a luxury hotel and
the traditional medieval market is exhibited here every July.
4. Cais da Ribeira, Porto
Cais
da Ribeira , It isone of porto's most magical places and is sometimes
referred to as the "spirit of Porto". It consists of many medieval
streets that lead to a square on the banks of the Douro River. As medieval
buildings are full of bars, cafes and restaurants, Ribeira has become a place
of plenty of opportunities and options for eating and drinking. Riberira is a
very popular destination, especially during the festival, and all townspeople
gather here to watch the fireworks. Right next to a bronze cube in the
middle of the square is the house where prince Henry, a sailor born in 1394,
has opened his eyes to life.
3.
Praia da Marinha
Praira da Marinha is considered one
of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. Located on the Atlantic coast of the
Algarve, the beach has golden beaches at the foot of the mountains on one side
of the deep blue ocean. Although it's a very small bay, you'll often see
pictures of it in travel brochures. The clear waters are perfect for
snorkeling. This magnificent beach is just 30 minutes from Albuferia.
2.
Belem Tower
The Belem Tower is also known as St.
Vincent's Tower and is located on an island on the Tagus River. Back in 1515,
this tower was protecting Lisbon from enemies and opening its arms to the
city's friends. There is also a castle sign at the top of the castle, which is
made of four-storey limestone, where there are 17 long-range guns. The Monument
of the Holy Mary is also located facing the river in order to protect the
sailors.
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Pena National Palace
The National Palace of Pena stands
on the clouds as if it were a fairy tale. Located on a hill in Sintra, the
palace can also be seen from Lisbon on an open day. Built by King Ferdinand II,
the palace is the most legendary example of 19th century Romance. Not only in
Portugal, but all over the world, that's how it's accepted. When you have a
magnificent combination of Moorish and Manueline architecture, you come across
such a legend. It was opened as a chapel in the Middle Ages, but is now used
for state ceremonies.
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