The Church of São Lourenço (St. Lawrence) in Almancil is considered one of the greatest artistic treasures in the Algarve....
“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.
Porto is home to a world-class museum of contemporary art. Opened in 1999, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art displays cutting-edge international art in a striking minimalist building by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira.
Silves Castle is the largest, most important and best preserved of the Algarve. It was built in the 11th century...
There are only four soap museums around the world…and one of them is in Portugal, in Belver, in the county...
The Castle of Tavira sits high in the center of city. Although now just a shell, it sits in tribute...
The Oriente Museum in Lisbon celebrates Portugal’s many discoveries, former colonies and multiple excursions to Asia. The permanent collection is...
Stones and stonework from the Stone Age and more! The Stone Museum (Museu da Pedra) in Cantanhede features artifacts collected...