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OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Our country has many places that deserve to be known either for its historical interest or for its own beauty.
Here are some more suggested places of interest that you can choose to exchange for another location on our scheduled itineraries.
Lisboa and Surroundings
National Tile Museum - housed in the former Madre de Deus Convent, founded by Queen D. Leonor in 1509, one can see beyond the magnificent collection of tiles from the second half of the fifteenth century to the present, ceramic pieces, porcelain and faience from the 19th century to the 20th century.
National Pantheon - was created by Decree in 1836 and is installed in the Church of Santa Engrácia. At that time it was intended to dignify the heroes of the Revolution of 1820 and restore the collective memory to names already forgotten as Luis de Camões.
The Church of Santa Engrácia began to be built in 1682 and its works only finished 284 years later, in 1966.
It is considered the first monument in baroque style in the country. Of note is the large juniper and the floor with various types of colored marble.
National Coach Museum - you will find a unique collection in the world of passenger cars and gala cars, from the 16th to the 19th century, much of it coming from the Portuguese Royal House.
Navy Museum - founded in 1863 by King D. Luis I, is represented here all the Portuguese Maritime History.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - has two art collections. The Modern collection and the Founder's collection, as well as a long program of exhibitions.
You can not miss the magnificent garden.
Frontier Palace - built between 1671 and 1672, among the many reasons worth visiting, are the beautiful tiles.
Although still inhabited, you can visit some rooms and the garden.
Ajuda National Palace - is a neoclassical building from the first half of the 19th century and was official residence of the Portuguese royal family from the reign of D. Luis I until the end of the Monarchy in 1910. The layout and decoration of the rooms of the nineteenth century is the one that remains today.
Parque das Nações - situated by the Tagus River, this entire area was reclassified at the time of Expo 98. In addition to several restaurants, gardens, the Knowledge Pavilion and the Oceanarium, this whole area is a beautiful spot for a stroll along the river.
Oceanarium - is considered the second largest oceanarium in the Iberian Peninsula, with an extensive collection of species (mammals, fish, birds).
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West and Central Portugal
São Martinho do Porto - is a very popular village in summer, due to its beautiful shell-shaped bay. Going to the beam, you get a fabulous view of the entire bay.
Caldas da Rainha - its name is due to the thermal spring that Queen D. Leonor, wife of King D. João II liked so much and treated her.
As its waters were much sought after by the population, the Queen had a hospital built.
In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it was the favorite place of the nobility and aristocracy. During World War II, many foreigners took refuge in this city to escape the Nazi regime.
The José Malhoa Museum and the well-known faience factory founded by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, a 19th century caricaturist, are also strong reasons to visit this city.
Grutas da Moeda – located in São Mamede, very close to Fatima, are made up of wonderful limestone formations.
Grutas de Santo António – discovered in 1955 by a young man chasing a rook, they consist of limestone formations of great beauty.
Lourinhã Museum - founded in 1984 and located in Lourinhã, it has one of the largest and most important Iberian dinosaur fossil collections in the world.
Buddha Eden - this Asian garden in Bombarral's Quinta dos Lóridos features sculptures, lakes, pagodas, terracotta soldiers and a giant Buddha. It is considered the largest eastern garden in Europe.
Alentejo
Elvas - a visit to its fortifications that helped in the struggle to maintain Portugal's independence, the Castle and the 843-arched 7 km Aqueduct built by Francisco Arruda, the same architect as the Belém Tower, are strong reasons for a visit to this city, considered the largest fortified city in Europe and classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Miróbriga Roman Ruins - near Santiago do Cacém, are in an area with large mining, agricultural and maritime resources. Miróbriga was thought to have been inhabited from the Iron Age until the 4th century AD. The dwellings were decorated with frescoes and there were several buildings such as the Spa, the Curia and the Basilica.
Santiago do Cacém - is an Alentejo city near the sea. Here there are several beaches of great beauty.
In addition to the Castle and Mother Church, it is worthwhile to walk the streets of the city and appreciate the different types of housing.
Porto Covo - is a fishing village recovered after the 1755 earthquake by the Marquis of Pombal. The beaches surrounding Porto Covo are magnificent. Near Porto Covo is Peach Island, which was occupied by the Carthaginians and Romans, with traces of fish salting tanks. There are also the ruins of a 17th century fort, which together with the fortress of Porto Covo, defended that area of the Alentejo coast.
Vila Nova de Milfontes - is inserted in the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. It is a village with a strong connection to the sea and the beautiful beaches are one of the strong points.
The fortress was built by D. João IV to protect the river.
Walking the streets and observing the stunning landscapes are some of the reasons to know this village.
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