A country where you can truly feel at the end of the world. The country of festivals, fairs and the best coffee in Europe. This is Portugal, where you can find ancient castles, impressive parks, cozy streets, and clean beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. There are many amazing things in this country, however, there are sights that everyone should see.
For the inhabitants of Portugal, this statue is of great historical value. It was built in honor of the salvation of Portugal from participation in the Second World War.
According to many people, it is a smaller version of the "Christ the Redeemer" in Brazil. Construction was carried out from 1949 to 1959 entirely on donations from residents. Later, a park with benches was made at the foot, several monuments and souvenir shops were erected, and a small Catholic church was also built. An elevator is built into one of the 4 columns, which will take you to the observation deck for a nominal fee. From here you can admire breathtaking views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
The monastery was built for almost 100 years, which already arouses interest in it. Hieronymite monks lived here until 1834, but after that the order was dissolved.
Today, this historic building houses the Archaeological and Maritime Museums. However, they occupy only a small part of the building, so it is possible to wander through the monastery halls. The monastery, both inside and outside, is decorated with stucco, sculptures, and stained-glass windows. Next to the monastery is the cloister - a covered gallery that frames the garden. If you start looking at every detail, you may not notice how several hours fly by.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
This famous architectural complex consists of a park, a temple and a staircase leading to it. On the stairs you can find fountains, some of which are dedicated to Faith, Hope and Love.
Also on it are sculptures, meaning the five senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. At the very end, on the square, tourists are waiting for another fountain and a statue of St. Longina.
Peneda Geres National Park
A huge park that cannot be completely covered in 1 day. Here you can find waterfalls, and viewing platforms, and ancient villages.
The Peneda-Gerês Park is a world of its own, free from polluting factories and noisy roads. A world in which peace and tranquility reigns, birds sing and streams murmur.
Aveiro city
This town is called little Venice because of the large number of water channels.
But that's not all. Many buildings were built in Art Nouveau style, there is even a Art Nouveau Museum. Here you can find the Cathedral of San Domingo, the Museum of Aveiro with culturally significant sculptures and paintings, and the vibrant beach of Costa Nova.
Of course, these are not all the sights of Portugal. There are many other places of interest, such as the Azores or Monte Tropical Garden. However, visiting the places listed above will allow you to delve into the culture and history of Portugal. In addition, if you have the opportunity to visit a local festival, you should definitely look at this event. A charge of positive emotions is provided.