Évora sits in the middle of Portugal's Alentejo, about an hour and a half by road or train east of Lisbon, and it feels further away than that. The town is still wrapped in its walls. Inside them, whitewashed houses with yellow trim line narrow lanes that climb toward a small hilltop where a Roman temple stands next to a cathedral. The whole historic centre has been a UNESCO … [Read more...] about Évora, a Roman Temple, a Chapel of Bones and a Walled Town in the Alentejo
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Lisbon’s Seven Hills: A Walking Guide That Tells You the Truth
The seven hills of Lisbon are not a selling point. They are a physical fact of the city that every piece of tourism copy romanticizes and every pair of legs eventually resents. Lisbon is built on steep gradients, and the azulejo-tiled facades and terracotta rooftops that look so gentle in photographs are connected by cobblestone streets that climb at angles no one warned you … [Read more...] about Lisbon’s Seven Hills: A Walking Guide That Tells You the Truth
Almourol Castle, River Tagus, Portugal
Almourol Castle stands as a majestic sentinel on its small island in the middle of the River Tagus, Portugal. This medieval fortress, with its imposing stone walls and towering battlements, commands attention against the clear blue sky. The surrounding lush greenery and the serene river create a perfect contrast to the ancient, weathered stone of the castle. Small boats float … [Read more...] about Almourol Castle, River Tagus, Portugal