Along the Tagus River, there are several important buildings and monuments. Behind us is the Belum tower, built in 1514.

Huh??? A gift from the Thai government for the long historical relationship between Portugal and Thailand, dating back to the 16th century

We love aquariums, and the one in Lisbon is excellent.

The aquarium, well worth visiting.

Monument to the Overseas Combatants

Jerónimos Monastery, built in 1501. The explorer Vasco da Gama is buried here

Home of the famous Portuguese egg tart

Tomb of Vasco da Gama

On our way north to the wine region, we stopped at the Mafra National Palace & Basilica, built in 1717.

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