The Hidden Jewel Of Europe: Portugal's Top Destinations!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

News Museum

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St George’s Castle

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Evora Cathedral

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Jeronimos Monastery

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Porto Bridge

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Lisbon Oceanarium

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Cais da Ribeira

[{"selector":"#anim-15e9d7a8-2b62-4fbc-a238-d56ec0cb2422 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Portugal travel is best in Porto's riverbank neighborhoods, a charming maze of narrow alleys, zigzagging lanes, and low-slung sun-starved arcades. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Monserrate Palace

[{"selector":"#anim-17e7c7bd-f841-4d3c-8f8e-97d2b5375713 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727569436589%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The beautiful grounds of Monserrate should be on every list of interesting places in Portugal. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Roman Temple

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Sintra National Palace

[{"selector":"#anim-94fc0880-3311-46ef-89c2-c23d014c7216 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727569436589%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It was built for King Joo I in the 1400s and is the oldest house in Portugal that is still standing. Image Credits: Gettyimages