Church of Santa Engracia
The construction of the Church of Saint Engràcia began in 1682, but construction work was often postponed indefinitely. The church has been converted into the National Pantheon, where important Portuguese figures are buried. It is located in the Alfama district, close to another famous monument of L...
St. Peter's Church
The Church of St. Peter is built in the neoclassical style in Abrantes, a city in northern Portugal. It has a rich history; important church events for all of Catholic Portugal took place in this place. Alternative name ─ St. Peter's Basilica. This is a popular destination for tourists who are inter...
Church of San Roque
The Church of San Roque in Lisbon holds a special place among the famous places of Portugal. It is located in the capital of the country, an alternative name is the Cathedral of St. Roch. The interior consists of eight chapels, an altar space and a transept. The inside of the church is richly decora...
Funchal Cathedral
Funchal Cathedral is located on the island of Madeira, which is famous for its beautiful architectural monuments and simply beautiful buildings and streets. Among these buildings, the cathedral occupies a special place, which has become a real “hallmark of the island”, as well as a gathering place f...
Statue of Christ in Madeira
The Madeira Christ Statue is one of the most famous landmarks in Portugal. It is made in the Art Deco style; tourists call it an analogue of the statue of Christ the Savior in Brazil. However, the Portuguese do not like this comparison because the statue was built and consecrated in the country in 1...
Stadium of Dos Barreiros
The Stadium of Dos Barreiros is proof that Portugal is associated with the most popular sport in the world - football. Suffice it to say that world footballers were born here: Eusebio, Figo, as well as one of the main stars in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, the Portuguese n...
Pico Ruivu
Mount Pico Ruivo is located on the island of Madeira, and it is one of the most visited places in Portugal. It is popular among those who enjoy extreme sports. According to statistics, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit it every year. There are many exciting entertainments here - attractions, t...
National Palace of Sintra
The National Palace of Sintra is difficult to confuse with any other building. Alternative name ─ Village Palace, history says that from the 15th to the end of the 19th century, Portuguese monarchs lived in this place. It is the crown jewel of a hilly town in western Portugal and is a UNESCO World H...
Cape Rock
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 during the Age of Discovery it was called Cape Lisbon. The cape is located 40 kilometers west of the capital of Portugal, 18 kilometers fro...
Capuchin Monastery in Sintra
The Capuchin Monastery in Sintra attracts the attention of those who are interested in the life of the order of ascetic monks. The order got its name from the hooded robe that the monks wore. The Catholic monastery was founded in 1548, now it looks more like ruins than a building with medieval archi...
