Southern Europe

Portugal

Sunny hillside cities, golden Atlantic beaches, port wine valleys and two volcanic island groups, at friendly prices.

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Capital
Lisbon
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Best time to go
April to June and September to October for warm weather without peak summer heat or crowds. Madeira is mild year-round; the Azores are greenest in summer.

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Church, mosque or temple in Portugal

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Jeronimos Monastery

Lisbon, Portugal

A showpiece of Manueline architecture, with an ornate cloister, near Belem Tower.

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Bom Jesus do Monte

Braga, Portugal

A hillside sanctuary reached by a huge zigzag baroque stairway.

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Alcobaca Monastery

Portugal

A grand Cistercian monastery known for its soaring nave and royal tombs.

Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO

Batalha Monastery

Portugal

A Gothic masterpiece built to celebrate a famous victory.

Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO

Chapel of Bones

Evora, Portugal

A chapel whose walls are decorated with human bones.

Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO

Convent of Christ, Tomar

Portugal

A hilltop fortress-convent tied to the Knights Templar and a famous Manueline window.

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Braga Cathedral

Braga, Portugal

One of Portugal's oldest cathedrals, with Romanesque, Gothic and baroque parts.

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Evora Cathedral

Evora, Portugal

A fortress-like Romanesque and Gothic cathedral with rooftop access.

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Porto Cathedral

Porto, Portugal

A fortress-like cathedral on a hill, with tiled cloisters and a terrace view.

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Sanctuary of Fatima

Portugal

A major Catholic pilgrimage site where millions come each year.

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Se de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon's fortress-like Romanesque cathedral, standing since the 12th century.

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