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…
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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…
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Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

The Capela dos Ossos (English: Chapel of Bones) is one of Évora's most well-known structures. It is a modest internal chapel placed near the entrance of the Church of St.…
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The Castles of Portugal

A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Today, Portugal's more than 150 forts and castles are enduring monuments to the nation's will…
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Portugal’s 15 Best-Rated Castles

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. Its history has shaped the landscape, defined culture, and influenced architecture. The castle is perhaps the most evocative of all the…
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Lagos Fortress, Algarve, Portugal

Ponta da Bandeira, also known as the Fort of Our Lady of Penha de Franca (or simply Lagos fortress), is a small fort located on Lagos's waterfront, where the Bensafrim…
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Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira

The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was built in 1671 as a hunting pavilion to Dom João de Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira, who received his title from King Afonso VI of Portugal for…
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