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The Palácio de Mafra (Palace of Mafra) is just plain amazing. It consists of the palace, as well as the Convento de Mafra (Mafra Convent), the Basílica de Nossa Senhora e de São António and a magnificent library. This incredible building, a monument to baroque architecture, is one of the largest buildings constructed in the early 18th century, and is a candidate for classification as a UNESCO sight. Continue reading


Lisbon is a wonderful city, built on seven hills. It’s jam-packed with history, has a wonderful juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity. It has warm people, wonderful museums and some absolutely fantastic food and wine. You must go.