Specialty Travel Guide Portugal
Portugal is a small seafaring nation located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. The country has an expansive coastline that provides for much ocean scenery. Portugal is different from other European countries in the fact that it isn't the typical tourist destination with crowds of bustling tourists.
The capital city of Lisbon is a city that is filled with squares and monuments, churches and castles, and has something for everyone. Sao Vincente de Fora church is best known for the tiles based on La Fontaine stories. The Feira da Ladra (flea market,) is open Tuesdays and Saturdays, and is good for shopping. The Panteão Nacional has a beautiful terrace that offers a view of the Tagus River; perfect for an afternoon stroll or just people watching. Castelo de Sao Jorge has gardens that are highly recommended by visitors, as well as views over the surrounding land.
The Praça de Dom Pedro IV, unofficially known as Rossio, is one of the largest and most famous squares in Lisbon. Rossio is a meeting place for many people, citizen and tourist alike. The square was designed by Carlos Mardel of Hungary and contains the Teatro Nacional Donna Maria II, a classical theater. Two fountains sit in the middle of the square with a statue of Dom Pedro IV. At the foot of the statue are four women who represent Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation.
The Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1502 by King Manuel I, and is located in Lisbon at the Praça do Imperio. The building is the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, and is where Vasco de Gama and his men spent their last night in prayer before leaving Portugal to go to India. Vasco de Gama's tomb was put inside, near the entrance, as well as the tomb of Luis de Camões, a poet.
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