DISCOVER PORTUGAL: Attractions & Culture

Portugal is known for its wines, its food, its music and its literature. Another typical aspect of Portugal is its architecture, influenced by several early civilizations but unique to the nation. Portugal has witnessed a constant flow of different civilizations during the past 3100 years.

PORTUGAL OF INTEREST: LISBON: Belem Tower, Castle of Sao Jorge, Jeronimos Monastery,
CULTURE: Culture of Portugal, Port Wine,

LISBON ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE

Belem Tower, Attractions of Lisbon, Portugal

Belem Tower
Belem Tower, or Torre de Belem, is a 5-storey fortified lighthouse located in the Belem district of Lisbon, Portugal. It was constructed between 1515 and 1521 on the orders of Manuel I in order to defend the port at Belem, as well as the nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. The tower stood on an island in the River Tagus ...

Castle of Sao Jorge, Attractions of Lisbon, Portugal

Castle of Sao Jorge
The Castle of Sao Jorge (Castle of Saint George) is the main Castle of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, and is located on the highest hill of the historic centre of the city. The first fortifications are known to date from the 2nd century BC, archeological research has shown occupation since the 6th century BC ...

Jeronimos Monastery, Attractions of Lisbon, Portugal

Jeronimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery is located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. It was built on the orders of Manuel I (1515-1520) to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful return from India. Construction of the monastery began in 1502 and took 50 years to complete. Funded by a 5% tax on eastern spices ...

CULTURE OF PORTUGAL

Culture of Portugal
Portugal is an ancient nation and for more than 1000 years it has maintained its specific culture through a self-governing venture while being influenced by the various civilizations that crossed the Mediterranean world. Thus, it has always absorbed habits and traditions from such civilizations and the regions it discovered ...

Port Wine of Porto, Portugal
Port wine (or Porto) is sweet, fortified wine from the Douro Valley in the northern part of Portugal; it takes its name from the city of Porto, the centre of port export and trading. Port has been made in Portugal since the mid 15th century. Vintage port is made entirely from grapes of a declared vintage year ...