Batalha monastery
Memorial monument of the battle of Aljubarrota and royal pantheon, whose construction began in the late 14th century with the patronage of D. João I,…
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The Bifana
If you ask a Portuguese what is a typical street food in Portugal, they will answer: a bifana. Now the question is “What’s that?” In…
The templar castle in Tomar
In 1983, UNESCO declared a priceless jewel of Western history a “World Heritage Site” monument: the Templar Castle and the Convento dos Cavaleiros de Cristo…
The Jeronimos Monastery
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most famous and visited monument in Lisbon, and not only is it an exceptional architectural work but also an important…
The ostensory of Belém
Today is the day dedicated to Art and I decided to write an article about one of the Portuguese works of art that I love…
Santa Clara a velha: ruins of an important monastery in Coimbra
The ruins of the monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha are located in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. The monastery was built in the 14th century on…
The Royal Palace of Ajuda
The Royal Palace of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda was built by D. José I (1714-1777) at the top of the Ajuda hill. This building, built…
The tradition of Easter: the folar
In the period that celebrates the resurrection of Christ, there is an element common to all tables in Portugal, the Easter folar, a delicious cake…
Easter customs in Portugal
Easter is only a few days away. And Portugal is a country with many traditions linked to that moment of the liturgical year. In all…
Madeira Wine
You have certainly heard a lot about Madeira wine. Famous in cooking, it is the wine used in the also famous Madeira sauce. What is…