Discover Portugal's top 10 symbolic castles and fortresses out of the 200 scattered across the country. Immerse yourself in their rich history and cultural significance!
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If you're uncertain about the perfect time to visit Lisbon, the unequivocal answer is the month of June, particularly the 12th and 13th. These dates mark the Lisbon Festivals, making it the ideal time to experience the city's vibrant celebrations.
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10 culinary gems handed down from generation to generation: Discover the must-tries of traditional Northern Portuguese cuisine
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April 25, 1974 marks the beginning of the Carnation Revolution which led to the downfall of the authoritarian regime and the establishment of a new era of democracy. Discover the events of this day...
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The ceramics of Coimbra, flourishing from the 16th to the 18th century, practically disappeared but find today the place it deserves thanks to some daring craftsmen...
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If you are planning to travel to Portugal, you will quickly notice that the "Bacalhau" is everywhere. Discover the origin of the consumption of this fish and some emblematic recipes...
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The story of the Dead Queen is a secondary episode in the history of Portugal, but it is so amazing that it has given rise to many legends, books and plays.
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Beyond these tourist places, Lisbon is full of unusual places where history, industry, landscapes, modern art... are mixed in an improbable way. I suggest you to discover some of them.
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Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Saramago, Ronaldo... all have in common their fame that has gone beyond national borders. Discover these 11 illustrious Portuguese, known all over the world.
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Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Bartolomeu Dias are 3 of the 33 Portuguese explorers who appear on the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Discover who they are...
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Pena, Joanina, Benagil... These words may not mean anything to you. These are 3 of the 7 incredible places to discover in Portugal. More in the blog post...
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600 years ago, more than 50 great Portuguese navigators distinguished themselves by their discoveries. Thanks to them, in less than a century, the entire globe was covered by new maritime routes. But history will mainly remember the names of Henry the Navigator, Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco de Gama and Magellan.
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