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Torre de Belem, Lisbon

Belém Tower (in Portuguese Torre de Belém, or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading

Sanctuary of Fatima

The Santuario de Fatima is in the little village of Fatima, located about 60 miles northwest of the capital city of Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading

Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra

Sintra is one of the most interesting and beautiful towns in Portugal, and its proximity to Lisbon has a lot to do with its wealth of attractions. Continue reading

Castelo de Sao Jorge

The finest of all castles in Portugal, Lisbon’s Castelo de Sao Jorge (St George Castle) dominates the capital city from its perch on top of the highest of Lisbon’s seven hills. Continue reading