— Every day we were in Porto, we walked right by this beautiful national theatre, São João. Built at the end of the 18th century, the theatre opened its doors on May 13, 1798. Back then it was simply called … Read More

— A starting point for the major attractions in Porto, the Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square) used to be the political and cultural center of Porto in the 18th century. Its construction began in 1718 and was known back then … Read More

— What you actually see in the photo here is two churches. The Carmo Church was built in the 18th century in the rococo and late Baroque styles, and it depicts the Brown Scapular imposition on Mount Carmel in an impressive azulejo (Portuguese … Read More

— The Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora (Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls) is one of the most important historical buildings in Lisbon.  When we visited it, our primary intent was to see the Bragança pantheon where the  last … Read More

— Those who know me well are aware of my relation with seafood. So, if you’re asking why a photo of a sardine store interested me, the answer is very simple: it was like magic, like walking into a candy … Read More

— A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Portugal‘s Seven Wonders, the Pena Palace is majestic in its location and striking inside and outside. On our recent trip to Portugal, the palace was high on our list of must-see … Read More