Perto do castelo, este terraço oferece uma boa alternativa para passar uma bela tarde de sol. A vista sobre o Tejo é magnífica e o ambiente leva-nos a abrandar o paço para saborear esta mini lisboa.

O monumento mais famoso de Lisboa ergue-se do Tejo, de onde protegia e cidade quando foi construído no século XVI.
É uma bela fortaleza que também serviu de ponto de partida para muitas das viagens da época dos Descobrimentos, e o seu significado histórico juntamente com a singularidade da sua arquitetura levaram à sua distinção como [...]

This reservoir, called “Mãe D’Água”, translated “Mother of the Water”, is a jewel unknown to tourists. It’s the old city reservoir, not in use anymore. Nowadays it’s open for visitors and for special occasions, such as private parties or an art exhibitions.

The aqueduct was built between 1732 and 1748 and spans 36 miles, bridging the Alcantara valley via a series of 35 arches. At the time of construction, the arches were the world’s tallest, and they remain a formidable sight to this day, having survived the massive 1755 earthquake.

The lone surviving royal residence from the medieval age. The massive structure is accented by its two enormous conical chimneys. It originated in the 11th century as a Moorish palace, undergoing additions in the 15th and 16th centuries. Renowned for housing the world’s greatest collection of Mudejar tiles, as well as for its beautiful hanging [...]

Known as the “little Versailles,” this stately palace hails from the 17th century, having been the former residence of Marques de Castelo Rodrigo. Later incarnations included a tour as the summer home for Portuguese royalty, as well as the residence of Maria I. Lavishly Baroque interior remains a testament to a bygone era. Especially striking [...]

Construction began in 1802 but was halted upon the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1807. The next 50 years saw further sporadic work, yet the palace was never fully realized. It was, however, the royal residence during the 18th and 19th centuries and now houses a museum and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Stroll [...]

Aqui prosperam belas árvores dos quatro cantos do Mundo. Foi uma delas, a Magnolia grandiflora, natural da América do Norte, que lhe emprestou o nome. Notável é a colecção de palmeiras. As lauráceas também estão bem representadas, com as quatro espécies indígenas.
São particularmente bonitas as frondosas canforeiras localizadas junto ao relvado central.

O Museu Quinta das Cruzes é constituído maioritariamente por colecções de Artes Decorativas, com datações que se situam entre os séculos XVI e XIX, de diversas proveniências.
O espólio integra variados núcleos, com particular destaque para as colecções de Mobiliário, Ourivesaria, Pintura e Escultura.

The Monte Palace Museum is an ideal exhibition space nestled within the beautiful surroundings of a tropical garden. There are three floors, two of which are dedicated to sculptures and the third houses a unique mineral collection gathered from the four corners of the world.
The exposition entitled ‘African Passion’ shows part of a collection of [...]