In the lovely country of Portugal there used to be a quiet and peaceful village called Fatima. The residents of this nice town lived their lives happily by working on their piece of land and spending most of their time with farming. About a century ago on a beautiful spring day three children were tending their sheep when in an unexpected moment they were surprised by an apparition which today is known all over the world and is called Our Lady of Fatima.The children ran home to tell their pa... [ read more ]
Lisbon is a beautiful city that should be explored as often as possible, from the various monuments and museums to the wonderful beaches and parks, there are definitely a lot of attractions in these seven hills city. Those who like to take things slowly and enjoy the rhythm of the city at their own pace but also do not want to miss the best of Lisbonshould explore the breathtaking miradouros of the capital. If you are not familiar with the term, then find out that miradouros are terraces or spot... [ read more ]
Lisbonis a charming European city, a mixture of traditional and modern sights that has many surprises in store for its visitors. Even though this may not be the first time you come to Lisbon, there are a couple of monuments, symbols of the Portuguese history and culture that should not be missed. Top 5 Lisbon sights will reveal some of the most important and significant monuments both for the Portuguese nation but also for the European civilization. Let’s get started!Santa Engracia Church... [ read more ]
The fame of the Portuguese people lies not only in their daring spirit that led to the Golden Age of Discoveries, but also in their creativity and knowledge in different fields like ceramics, prints, embroideries, leather that all reflect the Portuguese craftsmanship. The diversity in styles and colors, characteristic for this part of Europe combined with the finest techniques (traditional or modern ones) impress the eyes of the tourists.Handcrafts of MinhoProbably the most known Portugues... [ read more ]
Bewildered so far by the 28 meters high walls of GuimareasCastle, (Cradle of the Portuguese nation), by the greatest Cistercian church in Europeand by Obidos, one of the most preserved medieval towns on the continent? Then you will appreciate the remaining Seven Wonders of Portugal: Batalha’s Monastery, Jeronimos Monastery,Pena National Palace and Belem Tower.Mosteiro de Batalha ( Batalha’s Monastery)In a time of kings, glory and fierce wars, the bond between man and God was strong... [ read more ]
The hanging gardens, Temple of Artemis, the Pyramids of Egypt, Colossus of Rhodes, Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum of Halicarnasus, Pharos of Alexandria, the stories and mysteries that surround the Seven Wonders of the World still remain as fascinating and attracting to people as in the ancient times. In 2007, Portuguese people decided to present to the world their Seven Wonders of Portugal (Sete Maravilhas de Portugal), seven stories of the most beautiful, meaningful and symbolic places in Port... [ read more ]
