Vila de Rei

  The small town of Vila de Rei, which translates to "King's Town," is 30 kilometres north of Abrantes and is a charming place set in a wonderland of pinewoods,…

Rhinoceros of Belem Tower

The first Rhinoceros to set foot on European soil since Roman times did not last long. Surviving the 120-day sea voyage to Portugal, the rhino was a diplomatic gift from…