Travel to Portugal

Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley

This outstanding concentration of rock carvings from the Upper Palaeolithic (22,000–10,000 B.C.) is the most amazing example of early human artistic activity in this form anywhere in the world, seen this will blow your mind! It is obiusly worthy of your time.

Monastery of Batalha

The Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha was constructed to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. It was to be the Portuguese monarchy's main building project for the next two centuries. Here a highly original, national Gothic style evolved, profoundly influenced by Manueline art, as demonstrated by its masterpiece, the Royal Cloister.

Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores

Locatedd on one of the islands in the Azores archipelago, this was an obligatory port of call from the 15th century until the advent of the steamship in the 19th century. The San Sebastião and San João Baptista fortifications are unique examples of military architecture. Damaged by an earthquake in 1980, Angra is now being restored an ready for your visit!