"PORTUGAL: A Glorious Country!" Portugal by Krystynn

Portugal Travel Guide: 19,499 reviews and 54,800 photos

Torre de Belem illuminated at nightfall - Portugal

Lisbon's Torre de Belem (or in English, the Tower of Belem) is an impressive monument which has come to symbolize the City and the Age of Discoveries. (Please see pic above).

This is perhaps Portugal's most photographed landmark! In the days of old, Manuel 1 had intended this monument to act as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisboa's great harbor.

The Holy City of FATIMA

Obrigado!

Come face to face with Portuguese history and passion in the proud capital of LISBON and the tranquil holy city of FATIMA.

You'll be able to keep company with Portugal's master seafarers and their Fado singers; Marvel at the lost wonders of this once titanic kingdom cum super-power. And celebrate the night away drinking Portuguese port!

I hope you'd enjoy your virtual trip to LISBON, the Holy City of FATIMA and the rest of PORTUGAL just as much as I've enjoyed presenting it to you.

Breathtaking Praia Nazaré, Portugal

THE PORTUGAL FACTFILE:

Country name: Republica Portuguesa

Population: Approx. 10 million

Capital: Lisboa (Lisbon)

Language: Portuguese

Climate: Lisbon has an Atlantic climate, with some Mediterranean influences.

Religions: Roman Catholic 97%, Protestant denominations 1%, other 2%

Nationality: Portuguese

Government Type: Parliamentary democracy

Independence: 1140 (independent republic proclaimed 5 October 1910)

National Holiday: Day of Portugal, 10 June (1580)

Lisbon Events:

- 21st March onwards - Concerto da Primavera
- 4th Sunday after Easter - Prociss?o dos Terceiros Franciscanos
- 25th April - Dia da Liberdade
- April to May - Festival Internacional de Teatro
- April to September - ?poca Taurom?quica
- 1st May - Dia do Trabalhador
- May to June - Feira do Livro
- 10th June - Dia de Cam?es
- June - Festas da Cidade
- 12 and 13 June - Festa de Santo Ant?nio
- 23rd and 24th of June - Festa de S?o Jo?o
- 25th to 1st July - Festa de S?o Pedro
- 5th October - Implanta??o da Rep?blica
- 1st November - Dia de Todos os Santos
- 15th August - Dia da Assun??o

Useful Lisbon Telephone Numbers:

- Emergency (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance) - 112/115
- Hospital de Santa Maria - 217 959 242
- Hospital S?o Francisco Xavier - 213 017 351
- Hospital S?o Jos? - 218 866 761
- Airport - 218 413 500
- Train Information - 218 884 025
- Tourist Information - 213 463 643

The bulk of the above info are taken from: The CIA World Factbook (Updated: 2001).

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Last visit to Portugal: Oct 1998
Intro Updated Dec 29, 2003
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Written Jan 18, 2002

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quartinb Apr 1, 2004 at 5:03 AM

seems yu' ve had a great time in portugal...!
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Klapmutsen Dec 29, 2003 at 2:45 AM

Thanks, for this page Welcome everytime to Portugal
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acemj Jan 12, 2003 at 4:23 PM

This page gets me excited about going next month! Thanks for all the tips, advice and pictures that I've come to expect from you!
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Zlur Nov 24, 2002 at 9:30 AM

Portugal looks great! Brilliant job - well done :)
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mfernandes Nov 21, 2002 at 9:21 AM

If you visist lisbon again, please stay at the Heritage Hotels in www.heritage.pt
The most beautiful hotels in Lisbon
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CliffClaven Aug 12, 2002 at 4:36 AM

Obrigado!
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nikas Aug 12, 2002 at 4:33 AM

nice!
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NorineP Jul 23, 2002 at 6:37 PM

Looks like a fantastic place to visit!!
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tribunus Jul 14, 2002 at 5:06 PM

You really portrayed Portugal with her 862 years of independe
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rob-craig Jun 22, 2002 at 9:36 AM

very nice pictures