The Chalet was originally built between 1864 and 1869 by King Ferdinand II for his second wife, Elise Hensler, Countess d'Edla. It is modeled on Alpine chalets popular at the time, and it sits in the large Pena Park facing the grand Pena Palace. It was intended as a private recreational house for the Countess.
The National Museum Machado de Castro features many historical and antique objects originating from the churches and convents of Coimbra...
When was the last time you were in a space of complete silence...or had the feeling you were floating on air? Hedade dos Grous, the county estate known for its deluxe accommodations, also offers an array of unique leisure experiences, including ballooning across the Alentejo landscape.
Built in the thirteenth century by King Afonso III, Castro Marim Castle sits on a high hilltop overlooking the mouth...
Hungry at breakfast time in Lisbon, but the line is too long at Pastéis de Belém? Now, there’s a fun,...
Bookstores can be wonderful havens for discovery, fantasy, education, entertainment, solitude and social networking. Floor-to-ceiling shelves, an eclectic atmosphere with a cafe makes for the perfect environment to enjoy the printed word. Such an expressive space exists in the Alcântara district of Lisbon.
Lisbon is know to have been built on seven hills. And, because of this unique geography, many fantastic vantage points exist around the city. Roof top bars, public park terraces, expansive bridges and high-rise hotel rooms all offer spectacular views. None, however, offer the highest...
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