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| Once considered as a pioneer of worldwide | | | | The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Representative |
| explorations, today, Portugal's wealth lies in its art, | | | | of the inflow of wealth into Lisbon from European |
| architecture and tradition. Some of the places that | | | | colonies, this is the world's most distinctive Manueline |
| cannot be missed out on a trip to Portugal are: | | | | church with its royal baroque structures. |
| The Museu de Marinha - Considered as an important | | | | The Algarve - Popular for its sun, sand and sea, the |
| naval museum of the world, the Museu de Marinha | | | | Algarve is a must visit region that can leave one with |
| pays tribute to Portugal's Age of Exploration in a | | | | an unforgettable experience with its beautifully |
| very rich way. The museum hosts several models of | | | | landscaped beaches that give access to otherwise |
| merchant marine vessels from the 15th century | | | | inaccessible grottos and caves. |
| complete with almost 80 dummy oarsmen. Also on | | | | Óbidos - A romantic destination, this |
| display are replicas of mythological sea creatures like | | | | well-preserved 13th-century village was offered as a |
| the gilt dripping dragon heads, sea serpents and | | | | gift by loving husbands to their queens. For almost |
| monsters. | | | | 600 years, the beautiful town of Óbidos was |
| Douro River Valley - Perfect for the delicious | | | | the personal property of Portuguese queens. |
| experience like wine tasting, the Douro Valley is a | | | | Palace Hotel do Buçaco - Giving visitors a |
| semi-remote area in north-eastern Portugal. On the | | | | chance to live life like a king, the Palace of |
| verge of becoming a hot spot with its various port | | | | Buçaco is the only royal palace that functions |
| wine estates, the valley is a good get away from | | | | as a hotel and allows guests to live in the very |
| the hustle and bustle of modern cities. | | | | premises that was once occupied by royalty. A rich |
| Palácio Nacional de Pena - An architectural | | | | one of a kind experience, it must not be missed! |
| marvel, this palace is symbolic of the royal ages of | | | | Azores - An archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, these |
| the Portuguese kings and rulers with its rich | | | | islands are considered to be the only parts of the |
| ornamentation evident on the walls of the palace. | | | | lost continent of Atlantis by mythologists. Today, it is |
| The palace is surrounded 495 acre park and is a | | | | a perfect place to unwind for travelers and was once |
| definite must see spot for tourists. | | | | considered as the end of the earth. |
| The Vasco da Gama Aquarium | | | | Viana do Castelo - A traditional town noted for its |
| Functional since 1898, this aquarium showcases | | | | strong beliefs in folklore, crafts like pottery and |
| preserved marine life like water birds, fish and | | | | distinctive public buildings, Viana do Castelo is an |
| mammals along with tanks that have an assortment | | | | architectural delight with its enviable collection of |
| of sea creatures from around the world. Live exhibits | | | | Manueline buildings and is a tribute to Portuguese |
| of the eared seals pavilion is by far its main | | | | architecture. |