Articles about Monuments & Attractions in Center of Portugal

Cities & Villages

Perfect for families

Once the capital of the Portuguese kingdom, Coimbra sparks with historical richness and cultural grandeur. Coimbra is actually one of the top destinations for 2025 according to the world-acclaimed New York Times. Offering a never-ending list of iconic landmarks, the (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Lines of Torres: an historical route

The Lines of Torres are beyond any doubt one of the most complex military defense systems ever built in the world. Erected between 1809 and 1814, this extraordinary system included 3 lines of defense, extending over 85 km from the (...)

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The Lines of Torres - the routes

The Lines of Torres are among world's most elaborate defensive systems ever built.  (...)

Cities & Villages

Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.  (...)

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Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials

This walking tour unveils the must-see stops of one of the most ancient university cities in Europe. (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Viseu Walking Tour

This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers! (...)

Monuments & Attractions

The history of University of Coimbra

The most reputed University City in the country and one of the main tourism destinations in Portugal. (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Royal Factories of Serra da Estrela

Living experiences which made Serra da Estrela wool one of the most interesting success stories in Portuguese industry. (...)