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built by the Jesuits in the 17th century. The facade is plain but the interior chapels are amazing. Each of the …
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10/10/2006 to 10/17/2006
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Thu 10/12/06 (day 3) - Lisbon
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the main castle of Lisbon. Free admission, open daily 9am to 6pm in October.
Restaurant
the only place to get the original "Pasteis de Belem" which are a small pastry, similar to the more …
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The old palace was destroyed in an earthquake. This palace has never been completely finished.
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constructed between 1731 and 1748 during Portugal’s second golden Age. The monument has 109 arches and 137 skylight, …
Transportation
Express bus 1hr 50min
Fri 10/13/06 (day 4) - Alcoba軋, Batalha
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€4.50
9am to 5pm
UNESCO World Heritage Site, building of this monastery was started in 1178. There is a church, to …
Transportation
Weekends at 12:05pm
Weekdays 11:10, 11:30, 12:45, 12:50, 1:40
Travel time: approx 30-35min
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The Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilian …
Sat 10/14/06 (day 5) - Tomar
In 58 trips
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Originally designed as a monument symbolizing the Reconquest, the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar (transferred …
Transportation
Daily 8:02am to 9:24am
12:02pm weekdays / 12:36pm weekends
Transportation
Depending on train approx. €15.00
Sun 10/15/06 (day 6) - Lisbon
In 695 trips
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Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites -- construction of which began in 1502 …
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the oldest church in the city. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the …
Shopping
built in the 19th century in the style of the Champs-Elysees in Paris, is the main avenue of the city. Today the …
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Used as an open-air theatre, this church built in 1423 was left in ruins after the 1755 earthquake. The attached mus …
Mon 10/16/06 (day 7) - Sintra
In 130 trips
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In the 19th century Sintra became the first centre of European Romantic architecture. Ferdinand II turned a ruined m …
Transportation
Run every 15 minutes from Rossio or Entrecampos stations and take 45 minutes.
I'm portuguese and i'm sorry you had so many difficults here. You can bet we have lots of beautiful places but unfortunately many people that doesn't know how to treat foreigners. That's why many people don't want to know this country.
Don't judge a whole country and people by some stupid ones and awful places.
Sorry for my english.
Ana