The National Flower of Portugal

Did you know that Portugal’s national flower is lavender? There are currently 45 different species of lavender, it is part of the mint family, and there are over 450 varieties…

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…