Sturdy Lisbon Cathedral is perhaps more imposing than your average medieval religious site. With very few windows, it resembles a fortress nearly as much as a cathedral. This 1147 building ...

The Lisbon Cathedral or Sé Cathedral is an easy quick ... Lisbon’s Belem district is one of the more iconic landmarks in Portugal. The picturesque tower on the waterfront has been used as ...

Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles aren’t just for decoration. They’re pieces of history, and they’re also energy-efficient.

Brought from Brazil at the beginning of the 20 th century, coffee soon gained cult status with many turn of the century cafes still visible on the streets of Lisbon today. One such is Abrasileira on ...

Lisbon is a hilly place ... The Sé de Lisboa (Sé Cathedral) lies at the south end, down the hill from the Castelo towards the Rio Tejo (the Tagus River). You could easily spend the better ...

Insider’s tip: Don’t just visit the castle, but also dip into Lisbon’s imposing 12th-century cathedral nearby and ... Mary has lived in southern Portugal for over 20 years.