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Description of Portugal

For such a small country, you have many options from which to choose: A San Francisco-esque city, spreading over seven hills which descend into the Rio Tejo (Tagus River)- Lisbon is perhaps Europes most pleasant and affordable city. Its fantastic architecture, diverse population, delicious...

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Quinta da Regalera Sintra
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11/02/2006

If you really want to see some grotesque kitsch (I loved it) go to the estate of Quinta da Regaleira at the outer limits of the centre (Euro 5,- pp). It was built between 1904 and 1910 during the last days of the Portuguese monarchy so it is not even that old and it is classified as World Heritage by Unesco. The garden represents a micro-cosmos and show some places full of magic and mystery.

 
 
Castello dos mouros Sintra
trayled by World Trayles
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11/02/2006

To start with there is the Moorish Castello dos mouros. From the entrance (Euro 3,50 pp) it is a short walk to the actual ruin through some forrest and beautiful maintained gardens. You can walk all along the ancient walls and enjoy the fantastic views over the coastline as well as the rest of the town and its splendid altough sometimes bizarre buildings.

 
 
Palacio da Pena Sintra
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11/02/2006

Almost opposite the Castello dos mouros you will find the Palácio da Pena. This very colourful kitsch palace dating from the 40's of the 19th century is often used on covers of travel guides and just one picture here doesn't do it justice.

 
 
Alentejo
trayled by Bas
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10/21/2006

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