Portugal
Posted: Jun 2018
Tags: City Sights, History/Culture
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Portugal today is tucked away beside Spain, its only land border, while the rest of country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Once upon a time, Portugal was a major economic and political power with its maritime and trading empires – influencing the rest of the world with its culture, language and architecture. While major events rocked the country through the 1700s-1900s (e.g., crown succession fights, civil wars, earthquakes), it is known today for its stability, democracy, social progress and prosperityCity
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We tagged along for Papa’s company trip to Portugal and spent a short getaway around work commitments – Portugal was a beautiful city and we explored much of its city centre, and hopped on a day trip to explore Cascais and the National Palace of Pena!
Main Highlights
Portugal City Sights: So many highlights in a small walkable area – we explored Praça do Comércio, LXFACTORY, TimeOut Market, Belem Tower, and even Ponto Final across the waters!
National Palace of Pena: The Palace is castle in Sintra, along the Portuguese Riviera. Sitting on the top of a hill, it can be seen from Lisbon on a clear day! Walking around in its beautiful gardens and exploring its historical estates and villas took us a full day
Cascais: Less than an hour train ride away from Lisbon, this town has many historic buildings and beautiful fine beaches, along with an upbeat atmosphere that regularly hosts sailing and surfing events
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