Twenty kilometres from Lisbon is the small town of Sintra, rich in hills. On one of them stands the Pena Palace, reminiscent of castles from children's fairy tales. It holds the title of the country's national monument and is als... read more
Europe is rich in ancient palaces, so it is difficult to surprise sophisticated travellers with such architectural structures. But the Palace of Queluz, located on the outskirts of the capital of Portugal, is worth a visit. This complex,... read more
The dominant feature of the town of Mafra, lying in a cleft between the hills, is the monastery, begun in 1717 and completed only 18 years later. King João V made a vow to build a monastery at Mafra if his wife Maria Anna of Austria wo... read more
Central to Basel is the Cathedral, the symbol of the city. The cathedral is a late Romanesque basilica with a transverse nave and a 12th-century choir and has many characteristic Gothic elements. The walls of the cathedral are made of red sandston... read more
