Landmarks of the world

Dos Barreiro Stadium is a confirmation that Portugal is associated with the most popular sport in the world - football. Suffice it to say that world football players were born here: Eusebio, Figo, as well as one of the main stars in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, the Portug...

Pico Ruivo Mountain is located on the island of Madeira, and it is one of the most visited places in Portugal. It is popular among those who are fond of extreme sports. According to statistics, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit it annually. There are many fascinating entertainments here - attr...

The National Palace of Sintra is difficult to confuse with any other building. An alternative name is the Village Palace. History says that Portuguese monarchs lived in this place from the 15th to the end of the 19th century. It is an ornament of a hilly city in the west of Portugal, a landmark incl...

Cape Roca is recognized as the westernmost cape of the Eurasian continent, it is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The Romans called it Promontorium Magnum, and in the era of Great Geographical Discoveries it was called the Cape of Lisbon. The cape is located 40 kilometers west of the Portuguese cap...

The Capuchin Monastery in Sintra attracts the attention of those who are interested in the order of ascetic monks. The order got its name from the hooded robe worn by the monks. The Catholic monastery was founded in 1548, and now it looks more like ruins than a building with medieval architecture. T...

The Moorish Castle of Sintra is an early Medieval castle. This place has a special history that still attracts attention from society. The landmark is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Portuguese are proud of this fact. Every year, not only locals come here, but also tourists from ...

Curral das Freiras is an ancient village in Portugal, which is famous not only in the country, but also far beyond its borders. Portugal is a country where tourists can experience the beauty of nature, as well as see beautiful architectural monuments. The embodiment of these two elements is the Kurr...

Porto Cathedral is on the list of recommended places to visit in Portugal. Historians call it one of the oldest and most important local Romanesque monuments. A plaque was erected on the memorial plaque in the square in front of the Catholic Church in 1947 in memory of the events that took place 800...

Guimaraes Castle is officially included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The attraction is located in a small town, but it is known not only in Portugal, but also outside the country. Locals are proud that in 2008 the Portuguese Government included this object in the 7 wonders (structures of Portu...

The House of Music in Porto was built in 2005. This is another reminder that in Europe there are often musicians who play different instruments and sing, inspiring people with their creativity. Cultural events are often held at the institution, and you can listen to performances by artists with high...