Twenty minutes west of downtown along the banks of the Rio Tejo, the Belém district includes several of Lisbon's must-see ... Palace of Pena and the Moors' Castle, an 8th or 9th century castle ...
The dusk-orange walls of the ancient castle date back to the ninth century and dominate the city, being visible from almost every street. From here all of Lisbon ... town to the west of the ...
Lisbon is a stunning city with plenty to discover. It is no wonder it is one of the most sought-after cities worldwide. For ...
The 'Treasures, Royal Gems & Jewellery,' colloquium held in Lisbon explored the history, preservation and public role of royal gems and jewels ...
From Rome to Rhodes, Madrid to Madeira, Lisbon to Lanzarote - you don't need a bookshelf ... great local cuisine and a beautiful medieval castle in the centre of the main town of Kuressaare,” ...
Amid the crackdown on overtourism, consider these six destinations that are still very much welcoming visitors ...
The fascinating story of Portugal and its role in the Age of Discovery. From explorers to colonial empires, Portugal's legacy ...
Insider’s tip: Don’t just visit the castle, but also dip into Lisbon’s imposing 12th-century ... This aristocratic hill town to the west of the city is studded with fairytale palaces ...
At about 1:30 p.m., Culloden and other ships, including Captain Cuthbert Collingwood (another destined to join the ‘Band of Brothers’) in HMS Excellent, were gradually overhauling the Spanish rear and ...
Pump Park Vintage Photography/Alamy The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is the mightiest mass of ice in Europe. Covering a staggering 66 square miles (171sq km) it has always attracted ...