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Campo Pequeno, The Portuguese bullfight is a truly unique experience
The Campo Pequeno Bullring (Portuguese: Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno, lit. “Small Field”) is the bull ring of Lisbon, Portugal. It is located in the Campo Pequeno Square, by the Avenida da República. After a profound renovation, it re-opened as a multi-event venue in 2006, designed to be used for various events apart from bull fighting. It hosts a range of […]
The Mafra National Palace, Monumental Baroque
The Mafra National Palace is a monumental Baroque palace-monastery located in Mafra, Portugal, some 28 kilometres from Lisbon. The palace, which also served as a Franciscan monastery, was built during the reign of King John V (1707–1750), in consequence of a vow made by the king in 1711, who promised to build a convent if his wife, the Queen Mary Anne of Austria, gave him descendants. The birth of his […]
Cascais, where the summer never ends and one of the best places to live
Why is Cascais worth visiting? Because Cascais offers a wide range of experiences that you must try out for yourself! Learn about the rich biodiversity of the region, the strength of the landscape and the beauty of its heritage, a reflection of Cascais’ history. And you can do it any time of the year […]
Sintra, One Of The Most Romantic Places on Earth
Sintra is one of the romantic and mysterious places in Portugal with wonderful palaces and landescapes that enchant the tourists. To understand Pena Palace and the beautiful Gardens sourrounding the Palace the tourist have to see the opera Parsifal…Parsifal is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner. It is loosely based on Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach, a 13th century epic poem of the Arthurian knight Parzival (Percival) […]
Funiculars and Elevator
Santa Justa Elevator, Rua Aurea & Rua de Santa Justa, +351 (21) 361-3054. Located downtown, this elevator was designed by a follower of French engineer Gustav Eiffel and connects downtown to Trinidade, located many metres uphill. 7 Colinas valid. Inaugurated on 10 July 1902, it is the only street lift in Lisbon for public service. It was built […]