Estremadura Vacations, Portugal

(Museu Calouste Gulbenkian), Lisbon, Estremadura
The Gulbenkian complex features a museum that houses a magnificent private collection of Persian art, Egyptian sculptures, and paintings by the Old Masters,

as well as two concert halls for music and ballet performances.
Attraction type: Art museum; Ballet; Concert; Symphony; Museum

Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Estremadura
By day, this section of Lisbon is relatively quiet with children playing in the

streets and people shopping; by night, it changes into a crowd of revelers

crammed into the neighborhood's narrow streets to go clubbing and bar

hopping until the wee hours.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa), Lisbon, Estremadura
Serving as the centerpiece of the World EXPO in Portugal, this aquarium is

located in a dramatic harbor site, which offers innovate live displays,

environmental soundscapes and interactive media in order to teach

people about the oceans of the world.
Attraction type: Aquarium

Tower of Belem (Torre de Belem), Belem, Estremadura
A 16th-century tower which serves as a monument to Portugal's Ag

of Discovery on both land and sea.
Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; Landmark/point of interest

National Palace of Pena

(Palacio Nacional da Pena), Sintra, Estremadura
The Convent of the Holy Virgin, built in 1503, was enlarged and

refined by D. Fernando, husband of D. Maria II in the early 19th century,

and is today a pure example of romantic Portuguese architecture.
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site; Historic home

Monastery of Jeronimos

(Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), Belem, Estremadura
No expense was spared when they built this masterpiece of Manueline

and gothic architecture in 1502, which was inspired by Vasco da Gama

who is buried here with other great navigators of the past.
Attraction type: Historic site;

Landmark/point of interest; Religious site; Architectural building

Alfama, Lisbon, Estremadura
Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally

rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture

reminds visitors of its Visigothic roots, Arabic influence and fishing port heritage.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Igreja de Sao Roque, Lisbon, Estremadura
Attraction type: Religious site; History museum; Concert; Architectural building

Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Estremadura
Classified as World Heritage by UNESCO and built at the turn of the

20th century, this romantic architectural complex is comprised

of a Palace, a Chapel, and gardens with grottos.
Attraction type: Garden; Architectural building; Castle

National Tile Museum

(Museu Nacional do Azulejo), Lisbon, Estremadura
A must-see for people interested in the history and design of

ceramic tiles, this specialty museum houses a splendid collection

of decorative tiles dating from the 15th century to the present.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Art museum

National Museum of Ancient Art

(Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga), Belem, Estremadura
Considered to house the best collection of Portuguese and European art,

this museum features works by Gonclaves, Bosch, Raphael and more.
Attraction type: Art museum

Se Cathedral, Lisbon, Estremadura
Cathedral Se, a large fortress begun in 1150 A.D. by Afonso Henriques,

is the burial place for Lisbon's patron saint, St. Anthony.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building

National Palace (Palacio Nacional), Sintra, Estremadura
Known as the "Palace of the Village," this series of buildings that

began in the 15th century is one of the most impressive examples

of regal architecture in Portugal, which has been classified as a National Monument.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site

Santa Justa Elevator

(Elevador de Santa Justa), Lisbon, Estremadura
This elevator is located inside a gothic tower, which provides quick

and easy transport between Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto districts.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Tram

Moors' Castle (Castelo dos Mouros), Sintra, Estremadura
Considered to be one of the oldest castles in Portugal, this structure

dates back to the times of the Moor occupation from the 7th-century AD; a walk

up its 500 steps of the royal tower is recommended for some incredible views.
Attraction type: Castle

Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon, Estremadura
Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960,

this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's

many famous explorers and adventurers.
Attraction type: Monument

Port Wine House

(Solar do Vinho do Porto), Lisbon, Estremadura
The Port Wine House is located in an 18th-century palace that takes up

an entire city block, and is filled with several hundred varieties of Port

available by the glass or bottle.
Attraction type: Bar/club; Ballet; Landmark/point of interest

Museu do Chiado, Lisbon, Estremadura
Attraction type: Art museum; Neighborhood

Baixa (Lower Town), Lisbon, Estremadura
Located between the Rossio and the Praca do Comercio, this

section is a shopper's paradise with several pedestrian streets.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

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