Pena National Palace
Sintra, Portugal This magnificent Portuguese palace appears to be a mash-up of many castles. "For any proud Portuguese & curious foreigner, a visit to Pena Palace is a must" The…
Porto Cathedral – Sé do Porto
The Porto Cathedral is one of the city's oldest structures and one of the most significant local Romanesque structures. Contrary to popular belief, the present Cathedral of Porto was not…
The Nau Quinhentista (16th century ship)
The Nau Quinhentista, a replica of a Portuguese vessel from the early 16th century, was designed by Rear Admiral Rogério d'Oliveira and built at the Samuel & Filhos shipyards. With…
GIL EANNES HOSPITAL SHIP
Gil Eannes is a former Portuguese hospital ship, now permanently moored in the Port of Viana do Castelo, serving as a museum ship and youth hostel. Builder and General characteristicsViana do Castelo Naval ShipyardsTonnage3467 gtLength322.99 feet…
Tomb of Inês de Castro
Portugal's corpse bride. The corpse bride is installed in a lavish tomb in the beautiful Monastery of Alcobaça, where she remains to this day, interred next to her love. THE…
Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo and Nazaré Lighthouse
The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo (St. Michael the Archangel) is located in the Portuguese town of Nazaré, in the Leiria District. It was built in 1577 but has been…