Portugal's Golden Ring
Description:
I invite you for a few hours to the realm of man-made masterpieces and natural resources!
In the vicinity of Lisbon a necklace of small towns and colorful places.
I suggest you choose towns to your liking and make your own route. I would love to accompany you along the chosen route.
A small town drowns in flowers and greenery, surrounded by defensive walls. White houses, cobbled paths, quiet streets - all this is like scenery from a good fairy tale. And it’s hard to believe that this lovely, magical town was once an impregnable fortress. Obidos: "Queen's City", "Cherry Town", "Chocolate Capital of Portugal". Why? I'll give you more details in Obidos.
batalia In fulfillment of the vow to the Virgin Mary, the kings of Portugal built the monastery “Santa Maria da Victoria”. Many believe that there is no more elegant stone carving in Portugal. In the stone lace are royal sarcophagi. And the history of construction takes us back to the battle of the Portuguese and Spanish armies - a grand battle for the throne.
nazarene A small fishing town with magnificent beaches, unique traditions, and a rich history. On a high hill, the main attractions of the city - the Church of Our Lady and the Chapel of Capela da Memória, are associated with the Black Madonna and legends about her.
alcobasa The Abbey of Santa Maria de Alcobasa is the most striking sight of the city. For “the size, purity of the architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the thoroughness with which it was built, making it a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art,” Alcobas is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery of white monks is a place of silence. Since the 14th century, he has kept in memory the love story of King Pedro and Ines de Castro. There is nothing in the world stronger than love.
Tomar The capital of the Templars in Portugal. The castle for centuries keeps the secrets of the order, excites the imagination with the mysteries of stone walls. Here come to life legends and myths, history becomes a reality. Let’s try to guess the secret of the mysterious Grail.
The Caves of Peace de Ayre One of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. Stalactites, stalagmites and bizarre patterns that are carved by water on the stone. Walls, halls, passages, small lakes, bridges, underground rivers and fountains - all this is illuminated by 3,000 colorful lamps. Go to the depths of the mountains to admire the unique beauty of the underworld.