- Claustro Real
The royal cloister was built by architect Fernão de Évora in 1448-1477. - Basilica di San Marco
A detail on the southern facade of the Basilica - Cloister of Silence
This cloister was built under King Dinis I (1261-1325). The Manueline top floor is from early 16th century. - Cloister of Silence
- Claustro Real
- Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory
What a magnificent cathedral! - Quinta da Rigaleira
Carvalho Monteiro bought the place in 1892 and built this with the Italian architect Luigi Manini. The construction began in 1904 and was completed by 1910. - View of Sintra
View from the castle towards the town. And you can see the fog over the sea :-) - Convento dos Capuchos
It's so humid even in the middle of the summer, no wonder everything is so lush green! - Meursault
A lovely town known mostly for its wine. - La Roque-Gageac
Oh, another spectacular village. - Rocamadour
Another fascinating place: Rocamadour. - Rocamadour
One could go down the stairs. And up the stairs again. Or not. - Rocamadour
Spectacular place. Already inhabited in the Paleolithic. The town peaked in the 12th century. 12th century!