The Carris offers two alternative touristic circuits, in double-deckers: The Tejo and the Orient Express circuits. They both start in Praça do Comércio and have an interpreter guide. The passengers may leave the bus whenever they want to visit any particular place they are interested in and, then, return to the circuit again. The Tejo circuit runs through downtown and the historical area of Belém, where you can see monuments such as Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and Padrão dos Descobrimentos (stone monument of the Portuguese discoveries). The walk, with 14 stops, lasts about an hour and a half. The Orient …

The set of the house and garden is one of the most expressive of Portuguese art from the romantic and naturalist period. The gardens, recovered in 1992, English style from the XIX century, have an exotic and romantic atmosphere with a lake and a bandstand. It also has sculptures by Portuguese artists of that time such as Bordalo Pinheiro or Columbano. Dated from 1849, the farm is also called "Quinta do Beau-Séjour". Inside is worthy of notice the decoration at the dinning room made by the brothers of Bordalo Pinheiro, working under the painter Francisco Vilaça. Enjoy the luxurious stucco …

Dating back to the 16th century, this fortress has undergone several renovations over time. This fortification preserves a strong wall with ravelins and a tower and is traversed by a corridor that continues under the vault of the old tower. The reconstruction that took place in 1960 defaced the site by attempting to restore its false authenticity. In the early 20th century, the Compass Rose was discovered, drawn with stones embedded in the ground, which is believed to be contemporary with Dom Henrique. At the Sagres Fortress, in addition to enjoying the cultural heritage and stunning views over the Mareta …

Church with a single nave, chancel and vestry, example of typical Alentejo countryside architecture, which suffered major changes in the 18th century Baroque taste. Religious building adossado the attachments with compartments assistive function. Inside stands a wall with Gallery of Examiners, composed of four padded tables, counter the triumphal arch, apilastrado, with the national shield painted. In the chancel enhances the domed polinervurada coverage of edges, completely covered with murals, tile-lined side prospects, representing the works of mercy and biblical subjects and false Windows, freshly painted with lobes and carved finials. The high altar is in gilt, with Solomonic columns …

The monastery was originally founded by Dona Mor Dias in 1283. In the 14th century, Clement V granted permission to Dona Isabel of Aragon to found a new monastery, which was established on the same site, with the renovation and expansion of the old buildings. The church was consecrated in 1330 and suffered its first floods in 1331. The degradation caused by the floods led to its abandonment in 1677. The church, with its vaulted nave, is an example of mendicant Gothic architecture. Notable features include the remarkable Hispano-Moorish tile panels, the rose window on the western façade, and the …

Located between the Sicó and Montejunto mountains, it measures 22 kilometres. It belongs to the Natural Park of the Aire and Candeeiros Hills and it is formed by limestone that dates back to the medium Jurassic and the superior Jurassic. It is the most important calcareous massif in Portugal. The rare and spaced out vegetation speaks of its calcareous nature. The tectonic phenomena, throughout the ages, created caves and springs. The Natural Park includes a set of rare formations of great beauty, such as grottos, poljes, cliffs, limestone pavements and more. Do not miss a visit to the Arrimal lagoons, …

When it comes to the Bussaco Palace Hotel and transposes the first doors of the building, which was one of the last royal palaces, feels that if he's going too in the history of Portugal. Since that was adapted to hotel, in 1917, already here were housed numerous illustrious figures, but also many couples in love anonymous, who arrive in search of romantic atmosphere that the hotel and its gardens offer. Decoration keeps the noble and stately air of other times, João Vaz restaurant retains, in turn, the refinement of all time. The wine cellar and the wines of Buçaco …

The Bernardos ' House is located just a few miles from Terras de Bouro and is the ideal offer for younger groups and relaxed. The construction, in traditional masonry, was recovered by the City Council, its owner, due to its historical and cultural interest. Properly adapted and recovered for tourism, the municipality of Terras do Bouro, Casa dos Bernardos offering five apartments of various types. Here, you can see a Hawthorn of 16 meters, the largest in the County, and a beautiful chapel. The natural beauty of the landscape, coupled with quiet, promises days of vacation well spent. The unit …

Idanha-a-Velha stands on the site of the glorious city of Egitânia, invaded and sacked countless times. Here we find vestiges of prehistory, the Celts, Roman Classicism, the Suevi, the Visigoths, the Arabs, the Portuguese Middle Ages, and buildings from the Manueline period. The Egitaniense Epigraphic Museum is housed in the town's cathedral, originally built on an early Christian temple and the first Visigothic cathedral built in the Iberian Peninsula. Inside, we can see the largest collection of Roman epigraphy in Europe ever found in a single location. Another part of this collection is part of the collections of the Tavares …

The museum features an art collection begun in 1953 by Abel de Lacerda, with offerings from renowned collectors and contemporary artists such as Vieira da Silva, Jean Lurçat, Salvador Dali, and Pablo Picasso. The famous collection of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles that you can admire here began with João Lacerda in 1955 and includes vehicles that have participated in over 100 events (races, rallies, and competitions) over the past 25 years, mostly abroad. The permanent exhibition features 30 motorcycles and 70 cars, representing 36 brands from seven countries. There is also a varied collection of antique bicycles and tricycles that …