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Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Situated in the centre of Sintra, this medieval royal palace was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

Situated in the centre of Sintra, this medieval royal palace was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

This collection of stunning historic buildings is not just for students to enjoy. Visit and admire the spectacular architecture of this ancient institution.

This collection of stunning historic buildings is not just for students to enjoy. Visit and admire the spectacular architecture of this ancient institution.

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

One of the most famous buildings in Portugal, this imposing castle is a fine example of medieval architecture and a highlight of a historic town. 

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Check out an old lighthouse and peer out across Atlantic Ocean to the Berlengas Islands from this rugged cape on the westernmost point of Peniche.

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

This collection of stunning historic buildings is not just for students to enjoy. Visit and admire the spectacular architecture of this ancient institution.

This collection of stunning historic buildings is not just for students to enjoy. Visit and admire the spectacular architecture of this ancient institution.

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Situated in the centre of Sintra, this medieval royal palace was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Start your visit to Évora in its picturesque main square to appreciate the 16th-century buildings surrounding a gorgeous fountain.