THE MUSEU DOS FÓSFOROS (Matchbox Museum)
On display here is a private collection of 43,000 matchboxes and another 16,000 matchbox covers compiled in dozens of books. It's a vast and fascinating collection housed in an adorably…
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.…
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…
ST. GEORGE’S CASTLE (Castelo de São Jorge) Lisbon (Portugal)
Saint George's Castle is visible from nearly every point in Lisbon city. Its earliest elements originate from the sixth century, when it was reinforced by the Romans, Visigoths, and, finally,…
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…
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…
LISBON’S TRAMS
To get close to Lisbon and its residents there’s nothing better than a nostalgic roller-coaster ride in an elétrico, one of the capital’s old streetcars, which are constantly rumbling through the city’s narrow streets passing…
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…
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
At first, you might think a tile museum sounds exceedingly dull. But Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, the Museo Nacional do Azulejo, is a revelation. It's an art museum in Lisbon, dedicated to the azulejo,…
10 Must-See Lisbon Museums
Looking for a fix of culture but don't know where to start? Lisbon offers an attractive selection of museums, from Classical art to Modernism, from historic palaces to buildings designed…