The most beautiful sights of Portugal
The best of Portugal's sights
In Portugal, you will find a number of interesting monuments not only in the two most important cities of the country – Lisbon and Porto. There are beautiful castles, magnificent monasteries and picturesque villages. Let's see where you will find the most beautiful and interesting sights of Portugal
Jerónimos Monastery
The largest portuguese monastery
Monasterio de los Jerónimos – The Jeronimos Monastery is situated in the suburb of Lisbon in Belém. It is an impressive building in the Renaissance Manuele style, which is one of the most important attractions of Portugal. There is also the tomb of the Portuguese kings in the monastery continue reading
Pena Palace
Royal Palace in Sintra
Pena Palace (Palácio Nacional da Pena) is one of the most important romantic buildings in Europe. He is situated on a high hill high above the city of Sintra. Typical is for its pastel colors. continue reading
Castle Castelo de Óbidos
The most famous portuguese castle
Óbidos is a really beautiful town, where is a really strong castle and miles of walls. The houses are either snow-white or yellow or blue. continue reading
Castle Marvão
Castle near the border with Spain
Marvão is not only nice castle, but also picturesque snow-white village built on a mesa a few hundred meters higher than its surroundings. From the castle is a beautiful view of the surrounding arid countryside up to Spain. continue reading
Sintra Palace
Palace of the Kings
In Sintra you will find two royal palaces. Although the palace of Pena is more famous today, in the palace of Sintra lived royal family for several hundred years and is historically more important. Here you will find the most gorgeous interiors. continue reading
Monsanto
The village between the boulders
In the eastern part of Portugal, a short distance from the border with Spain, lies the village of Monsanto, in which it seems as if time has stopped. The original inhabitants built their dwellings here between the boulders, which are often larger than the houses themselves. The village in 1938 even won the national competition for the „most portuguese village“, which led to increased tourism. However, local people still managed to preserve the original romantic appearance continue reading
Piodão
Village hidden in the hills
Piodão is a small village in the central part of Portugal. The terraced alleyways along with the stone walls of houses, in contrast to the surrounding hills of the Serra do Açor Mountains, create an unforgettable spectacle. continue reading
Castelo de Vide
Fortified city at the border with Spain
Castelo de Vide is a picturesque historic city just off the border with Spain. The white plastered houses contrast with a mighty castle on top of a hill. The whole city is surrounded by extensive olive groves. continue reading
Castelo de Belver
Castle above the River Tejo
High above the Tejo River (the longest river on the Iberian peninsula) is built Castelo de Belver Castle. From the castle there are wonderful views far away. continue reading
Amoreira Aqueduct
Wonderful water feeder
The historic city of Elvas served as a mighty fortress on the main route between Madrid and Lisbon. The most remarkable monument here is the gigantic 16th-century aqueduct that brought water to this fortress. continue reading
Trade Square
The most beautiful square of Portugal
Praça do Comércio is not only a beautiful but also a unique square due to the fact that its southern part basically ends right on the Tagus River. The western and eastern regions of the square are bordered by identical-looking buildings. The dominant feature is the Palace of Justice in the north continue reading
