For centuries, Covilhã was an important city in the region for the production and manufacturing of wool for clothes, coats...
Who would guess that Portugal has some of the most interesting and awe-inspiring spaces devoted to books? Porto is home to the most beautiful bookstore in the world, Livraria Lello. But, the University of Coimbra in Central Portugal is the location for one of the world’s grandest and unique libraries, the Biblioteca Joanina.
This collection of historic villages located on the eastern side of Central Portugal provides a unique escape from hectic urban life. Each village has its own distinctive character and is worthy of a day trip, weekend get-away or extended holiday.
Cheese lovers of all ages will love the Cheese Museum (Museu do Queijo) in Covilhã, central Portugal. Central Portugal is...
Kids….Start Your Engines! The largest collection of miniature automobiles in Portugal is here at the Museu da Miniatura Automóvel in...
In central Portugal, and particularly in the small village of Aldeia do Bispo, the chestnut has always been an substantial...
Kids are always told to not play with matches. Well, here, at the Matches Museum (Museu dos Fósforos in Tomar,...
The Ceramics Museum (Museu da Cerâmica) is housed in the beautiful former mansion of Viscount Sacavém, a collector, ceramist and...