Things you should know about Batalha’s Abbey

Things you should know about Batalha’s Abbey

Whether you are local, student or just a visitor in town, you should definitely go to see the Monastery of Batalha. But before you decide hitting the road, here some Things you should know about the Batalha’s Abbey:  The History of the Monastery The Monastery of Batalha, more commonly known by the locals as Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria de Batalha, was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Actually, it represent... [ read more ]

Discover the Quinta da Regaleira near Sintra

Discover the Quinta da Regaleira near Sintra

If I were to have time for only one trip outside Lisbon, I would definitely take into consideration the wonderful city of Sintra. Discovering the Quinta da Regaleira near Sintra will for sure be an incredible journey for all of you. We have already mentioned the gardens of Regaleira, true oasis of relaxation, far away from the city. This post will focus more on the Palace of Quinta da Regaleira because the spot is absolutely amazing and you will hardly have any time to get bored. General ar... [ read more ]