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Barcelona, Spain
4 nights Sat. Aug 23-Wed. Aug 27Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
2 nights Wed. Aug 27-Fri. Aug 29Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Jaca, Spain
2 nights Fri. Aug 29-Sun. Aug 31Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
San Sebastian, Spain
2 nights Sun. Aug 31-Tue. Sep 02Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Tudela, Spain
1 night Tue. Sep 02-Wed. Sep 03Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Leon, Spain
2 nights Wed. Sep 03-Fri. Sep 05Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Braganca, Portugal
1 night Fri. Sep 05-Sat. Sep 06Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Salamanca, Spain
1 night Sat. Sep 06-Sun. Sep 07Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Merida, Spain
1 night Sun. Sep 07-Mon. Sep 08Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Cordoba, Spain
1 night Mon. Sep 08-Tue. Sep 09Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Granada, Spain
2 nights Tue. Sep 09-Thu. Sep 11Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Ronda, Spain
1 night Thu. Sep 11-Fri. Sep 12Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Seville, Spain
2 nights Fri. Sep 12-Sun. Sep 14Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Evora, Portugal
2 nights Sun. Sep 14-Tue. Sep 16Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Marvao, Portugal
1 night Tue. Sep 16-Wed. Sep 17Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Viseu, Portugal
1 night Wed. Sep 17-Thu. Sep 18Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
1 night Thu. Sep 18-Fri. Sep 19Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Tomar, Portugal
1 night Fri. Sep 19-Sat. Sep 20Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Lisbon, Portugal
3 nights Sat. Sep 20-Tue. Sep 23Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
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Things to do in and around Barcelona
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This lively, exciting metropolis, set on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for its exceptional architecture, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, stunning beaches, and fascinating history. It is said that a secret of Barcelona's charm lies in the fact that its tourist sites are an integral part of its residents’ daily life.
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Located about 22 miles southwest of Barcelona, Sitges is a unique, well-known Catalan coast resort on the mouth of the Ebro River.
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4 nightsSat. Aug 23 - Wed. Aug 27
This lively, exciting metropolis, set on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for its exceptional architecture, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, stunning beaches, and fascinating history. It is said that a secret of Barcelona's charm lies in the fact that its tourist sites are an integral part of its residents’ daily life.
Barcelona, a city that is challenging to describe without using the words vibrant, creative, colorful! An innovative, cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean flair.
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Things to do in and around Andorra la Vella
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Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra and is located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. The city's old town is characterized by old stone streets and houses. The oldest building in the city is The Church of Santa Coloma, dating from the ninth century. The city is the country's cultural centre, with the Government Exhibition Hall acting as a main theatre and museum. The piazza outside the parliament building is also the location of a number of events, and the town hosts a music festival every winter.
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Andorra, Andorra la Vella region
2 nightsWed. Aug 27 - Fri. Aug 29
Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra and is located high in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. The city's old town is characterized by old stone streets and houses. The oldest building in the city is The Church of Santa Coloma, dating from the ninth century. The city is the country's cultural centre, with the Government Exhibition Hall acting as a main theatre and museum. The piazza outside the parliament building is also the location of a number of events, and the town hosts a music festival every winter.
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Things to do in and around Jaca
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Jaca is a city in northeastern Spain near the border with France, in the midst of the Pyrenees. Jaca boasts several medieval walls and towers surrounding the 11th-century Romanesque Jaca Cathedral. The Jaca citadel, a fortification dating to the late 16th century, is home to a colony of rock sparrows. The Diocesan Museum of Jaca (Museum of Medieval Sacred Art) protects Romanesque and Gothic frescoes, some of which were found in the most remote locations in the Jaca district. Jaca is a tourist destination in the region for summer holidays and winter sports.
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2 nightsFri. Aug 29 - Sun. Aug 31
Jaca is a city in northeastern Spain near the border with France, in the midst of the Pyrenees. Jaca boasts several medieval walls and towers surrounding the 11th-century Romanesque Jaca Cathedral. The Jaca citadel, a fortification dating to the late 16th century, is home to a colony of rock sparrows. The Diocesan Museum of Jaca (Museum of Medieval Sacred Art) protects Romanesque and Gothic frescoes, some of which were found in the most remote locations in the Jaca district. Jaca is a tourist destination in the region for summer holidays and winter sports.
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Things to do in and around San Sebastian
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The pearl of the Cantabrian coast in Northern Spain, San Sebastian (officially known as “Donostia- San Sebastian”) spreads out in a crescent shape around the charming Bay of Biscay La Concha, about 12.5 miles from the French border. Once just a small fishing village in the Basque Country, San Sebastian became a resort following the construction of the Miramar Palace in 1889, attracting visitors from near and far.
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Bilbao has abundant natural beauty with parks, lush landscapes, and proximity to stunning coastlines.
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2 nightsSun. Aug 31 - Tue. Sep 02
The pearl of the Cantabrian coast in Northern Spain, San Sebastian (officially known as “Donostia- San Sebastian”) spreads out in a crescent shape around the charming Bay of Biscay La Concha, about 12.5 miles from the French border. Once just a small fishing village in the Basque Country, San Sebastian became a resort following the construction of the Miramar Palace in 1889, attracting visitors from near and far.
San Sebastian is a stunning seaside resort which is know for its rich culture, world-class cuisine, and scenic beaches.
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Things to do in and around Tudela
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Tudela is a municipality in Spain. The poet Al-Tutili, the 12th century traveller Benjamin of Tudela, the 13th century writer William of Tudela and the physician and theologian Michael de Villanueva (true name of Servetus) were from the city. Of note are the city's festivals in honor of Santa Ana (St. Anne, mother of Mary) which begin on 24 July at noon and continue for approximately one week. Street music, bullfights and the running of the bulls are events which exemplify this festival.
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1 nightTue. Sep 02 - Wed. Sep 03
Tudela is a municipality in Spain. The poet Al-Tutili, the 12th century traveller Benjamin of Tudela, the 13th century writer William of Tudela and the physician and theologian Michael de Villanueva (true name of Servetus) were from the city. Of note are the city's festivals in honor of Santa Ana (St. Anne, mother of Mary) which begin on 24 July at noon and continue for approximately one week. Street music, bullfights and the running of the bulls are events which exemplify this festival.
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Things to do in and around Leon
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Founded in the 1st century BC by the Romans, its rich historical and architectural heritage, as well as its numerous annual festivals, make it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourism.
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Spain, Castile and Leon region
2 nightsWed. Sep 03 - Fri. Sep 05
Founded in the 1st century BC by the Romans, its rich historical and architectural heritage, as well as its numerous annual festivals, make it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourism.
Leon, located in the northwest region of Castilla y Leon, is an elegant, capital city with magnificent architecture, lush parks, and friendly inhabitants
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Things to do in and around Braganca
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Braganca, a beautiful and well-preserved medieval village, is located in northeastern Portugal in the Tras-os-Montes region of Portugal. Tras-os-Montes, meaning “behind the mountains” best describes this most remote region which was cut off from the world by three mountain ranges.
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1 nightFri. Sep 05 - Sat. Sep 06
Braganca, a beautiful and well-preserved medieval village, is located in northeastern Portugal in the Tras-os-Montes region of Portugal. Tras-os-Montes, meaning “behind the mountains” best describes this most remote region which was cut off from the world by three mountain ranges.
Braganca, a beautiful and well-preserved medieval town in a formerly remote region of Portugal, is now an agricultural trade center and home to a modern city.
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Things to do in and around Salamanca
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Salamanca, located in northwestern Spain near the Tormes River, is part of the regions of Castile and Leon, close to the Portuguese border. Home to the University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca), it is a small, vibrant university town that attracts students from all over the world who come here to study Spanish.
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Spain, Castile and Leon region
1 nightSat. Sep 06 - Sun. Sep 07
Salamanca, located in northwestern Spain near the Tormes River, is part of the regions of Castile and Leon, close to the Portuguese border. Home to the University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca), it is a small, vibrant university town that attracts students from all over the world who come here to study Spanish.
The historical richness of Salamanca's architecture has earned it a status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Things to do in and around Merida
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Merida is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura, western central Spain. The Archaeological Ensemble of Merida has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. Among the remaining Roman monuments are: the Puente Romano, a bridge over the Guadiana River that is still used by pedestrians, and the longest of all existing Roman bridges; remains of the Forum, including the Temple of Diana, and of the Roman Provincial Forum, including the so-called Arch of Trajan; remains of the Circus Maximus (1st century BC), one of the best preserved Roman circus buildings; and more.
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1 nightSun. Sep 07 - Mon. Sep 08
Merida is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura, western central Spain. The Archaeological Ensemble of Merida has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. Among the remaining Roman monuments are: the Puente Romano, a bridge over the Guadiana River that is still used by pedestrians, and the longest of all existing Roman bridges; remains of the Forum, including the Temple of Diana, and of the Roman Provincial Forum, including the so-called Arch of Trajan; remains of the Circus Maximus (1st century BC), one of the best preserved Roman circus buildings; and more.
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Things to do in and around Cordoba
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The city is located on a bend of the Guadalquivir River between the cultivated areas and cattle ranches of the Sierra de Cordoba range and the wheat fields and olive vineyards of the plains of Campania.
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba, located in the city’s historic center, is among Spain's most precious treasures and most popular tourist attractions. Dating back to the late 8th century when the Muslims ruled the city, the mosque, built by Abd ar-Rahman, is one of Cordoba’s oldest structures.
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The Medina Azahara, a magnificent Caliphate archaeological site located 4 miles west of Cordoba, was built in the mid-10th century by Abd al-Rahman III, a member of the Umayyad dynasty in Córdoba and the first caliph of Al-Andalus, and was destroyed shortly afterwards. Forgotten for close to 1000 years, the site was rediscovered in the early 20th century, and its restoration gives a glimpse into the glory of the Western Islamic Al-Andalus civilization.
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The Jewish Quarter of Cordoba, known as the Juderia de Cordoba in Spanish, is a maze of narrow alleyways located in the city’s historic city center and is the area where the Jews lived from the 10th to the 15th centuries.
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The impressive palace was the residence of noble families until the end of the 20th century and is, today, a museum. The palace is known for its 12 beautiful patios and spectacular garden as well as for its outstanding display of antique furniture, embossed leather, tapestries, mosaics, and art collection.
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1 nightMon. Sep 08 - Tue. Sep 09
The city is located on a bend of the Guadalquivir River between the cultivated areas and cattle ranches of the Sierra de Cordoba range and the wheat fields and olive vineyards of the plains of Campania.
Córdoba is a meeting place of four cultures - Roman, Moorish, Jewish, and Christian - each of which left a legacy and an imprint on the area.
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Things to do in and around Granada
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Situated approximately 2421 feet above sea level, Granada is perched against the background of the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains while also being close to the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol. All these features, combined with its comfortable climate, make Granada an attractive destination for tourists.
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To the west of the Nasrid Palaces in the Alhambra stands the magnificent Palace of Charles V, a Renaissance masterpiece designed by Pedro Machuca, an architect from Toledo who was a disciple of Michelangelo.
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2 nightsTue. Sep 09 - Thu. Sep 11
Situated approximately 2421 feet above sea level, Granada is perched against the background of the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains while also being close to the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol. All these features, combined with its comfortable climate, make Granada an attractive destination for tourists.
Granada, the capital city of the province of Granada in Andalusia, is a winning combination of history, art, beauty, and contemporary culture.
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Things to do in and around Ronda
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The gorge separates the city’s 15th century “new town” from its “old town” which dates back to the previous centuries of Moorish rule. Ronda is surrounded by the Serrania de Ronda with beautiful countryside, landscapes, and charming villages. A narrow fissure, approximately 328 feet deep, crosses the city, and there are three bridges which connect the two sides of the city.
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1 nightThu. Sep 11 - Fri. Sep 12
The gorge separates the city’s 15th century “new town” from its “old town” which dates back to the previous centuries of Moorish rule. Ronda is surrounded by the Serrania de Ronda with beautiful countryside, landscapes, and charming villages. A narrow fissure, approximately 328 feet deep, crosses the city, and there are three bridges which connect the two sides of the city.
Ronda, the beautiful pearl of the province of Málaga, sits atop a mountain dramatically overlooking the deep El Tajo gorge.
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Things to do in and around Seville
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It is also home to great art, outstanding architecture, colorful flamenco dancing – and let’s not forget its renowned tapas!
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House of Pilates, Seville
House of Pilate: Classical fountain courtyard by Penn State University Libraries Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library
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2 nightsFri. Sep 12 - Sun. Sep 14
It is also home to great art, outstanding architecture, colorful flamenco dancing – and let’s not forget its renowned tapas!
Seville, the capital and largest city of Andalusia, is one of Spain’s most fascinating cities. The city preserves the past, nurtures the present, and looks to the future.
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Things to do in and around Evora
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Evora, the capital of the Alentejo region, is a beautiful town- a museum-city – with roots dating back to Roman times. Surrounded by 14th century walls and home to narrow, winding alleys, diverse and outstanding architecture, Roman antiquities, and a picturesque central square, it is one of the best preserved and oldest towns in Portugal and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evora is also a lively university city, full of bars and excellent restaurants.
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2 nightsSun. Sep 14 - Tue. Sep 16
Evora, the capital of the Alentejo region, is a beautiful town- a museum-city – with roots dating back to Roman times. Surrounded by 14th century walls and home to narrow, winding alleys, diverse and outstanding architecture, Roman antiquities, and a picturesque central square, it is one of the best preserved and oldest towns in Portugal and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evora is also a lively university city, full of bars and excellent restaurants.
Evora, one of the best-preserved and oldest towns in Portugal, is an enchanting and lively town, brimming with history, art, culture, and outstanding cuisine.
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Things to do in and around Marvao
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Marvao is one of Portugal’s most beautiful medieval towns. It is perched on a huge granite cliff, about 2800 feet high, near the border with Spain, offering spectacular views over the vast plains of the Alentejo region. Marvao is often described as an “eagle's nest" as it is hidden in the hills in a fairytale-like setting. Marvao even made it to the New York Times bestselling book, 1000 Places to See before You Die!
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1 nightTue. Sep 16 - Wed. Sep 17
Marvao is one of Portugal’s most beautiful medieval towns. It is perched on a huge granite cliff, about 2800 feet high, near the border with Spain, offering spectacular views over the vast plains of the Alentejo region. Marvao is often described as an “eagle's nest" as it is hidden in the hills in a fairytale-like setting. Marvao even made it to the New York Times bestselling book, 1000 Places to See before You Die!
Marvao, a uniquely beautiful medieval town set on a high cliff, has great views of the Alentejo region and is surrounded by well-preserved 13th century walls.
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Things to do in and around Viseu
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It is home to outstanding religious architecture and sacred art and is characterized by charming cobbled streets, winding alleys, public gardens, and a famous central square, Praca da Republica, which is adorned with flowers and fountains.
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Day trip to National Forest of Bussaco
Palace Hotel do Bussaco, Bussaco, Portugal by Biblioteca de Arte / Art Library Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
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1 nightWed. Sep 17 - Thu. Sep 18
It is home to outstanding religious architecture and sacred art and is characterized by charming cobbled streets, winding alleys, public gardens, and a famous central square, Praca da Republica, which is adorned with flowers and fountains.
Viseu, a vibrant town with a rich, well-preserved history, is nestled in the hilltops of central Portugal surrounded by rivers and mountains.
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Things to do in and around Ponte de Lima
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Ponte de Lima, situated in the serene Lima Valley on the Lima River, is one of the most charming and picturesque cities in northern Portugal – the perfect destination for a day excursion. It is also among the oldest and most historic of Portugal’s villages, with beautiful baroque and neo-classical homes, religious buildings, delightful squares, and its namesake historic bridge. Ponte de Lima is home to the popular Green Wine (Vinho Verde), as well.
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Porto, a breathtaking coastal city, blends its deep historic roots and rich heritage with a young and vibrant vibe, avant-garde culture, and outstanding wine.
1 nightThu. Sep 18 - Fri. Sep 19
Ponte de Lima, situated in the serene Lima Valley on the Lima River, is one of the most charming and picturesque cities in northern Portugal – the perfect destination for a day excursion. It is also among the oldest and most historic of Portugal’s villages, with beautiful baroque and neo-classical homes, religious buildings, delightful squares, and its namesake historic bridge. Ponte de Lima is home to the popular Green Wine (Vinho Verde), as well.
Don’t miss Ponte de Lima- its charming combination of magnificent gardens, cycling routes, kayak competitions, cuisine, history, and folk celebrations make it a delightful destination!
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Things to do in and around Tomar
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Tomar, with its distinct medieval character, is one of the most beautiful and charming towns in Portugal. Tomar is known as the Knights Templar City because it had served as the seat of the Order of the Knights Templar from 1118 to 1308. In fact, it is the world’s most important center of Templar history, and its well-preserved castle and church reflect the town’s rich history.
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1 nightFri. Sep 19 - Sat. Sep 20
Tomar, with its distinct medieval character, is one of the most beautiful and charming towns in Portugal. Tomar is known as the Knights Templar City because it had served as the seat of the Order of the Knights Templar from 1118 to 1308. In fact, it is the world’s most important center of Templar history, and its well-preserved castle and church reflect the town’s rich history.
Tomar is home to spectacular landscapes, architectural gems, and outstanding cuisine – including great local wines.
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Things to do in and around Lisbon
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A naturally beautiful city which is surrounded by and set on seven steep hills (though some say eight!), Lisbon overlooks the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Characterized by its laid-back atmosphere, Lisbon is known for vibrant culture, history, and architecture as well as for its picture-perfect panoramas.
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3 nightsSat. Sep 20 - Tue. Sep 23
A naturally beautiful city which is surrounded by and set on seven steep hills (though some say eight!), Lisbon overlooks the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Characterized by its laid-back atmosphere, Lisbon is known for vibrant culture, history, and architecture as well as for its picture-perfect panoramas.
Lisbon, the charming coastal capital of Portugal, is located geographically on the fringes of Europe, but it is one of the continent’s oldest cities and one of its liveliest.
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