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Évora: What Are the Skeletons of Capela Dos Ossos Trying to Tell Us

1. Introduction Right in the heart of Évora, next to St. Francis Church, you’ll find one of Portugal’s most fascinating and mysterious places: the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). At the entrance, a chilling message greets visitors: – “We bones who are here, for yours we wait.” This chapel is covered from floor to

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Setúbal – A Hidden Gem Just 50 minutes from Lisbon

Just 50 minutes from Lisbon, Setúbal is a treasure waiting to be explored. Unlike the bustling streets of Portugal’s most famous destinations, this coastal paradise remains a well-kept secret, with breathtaking landscapes, authentic traditions and unforgettable flavours, all without the crowds. Here, golden beaches meet turquoise waters, and the Serra da Arrábida rises majestically above

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A Walk-Through History, with a Pastel de Nata in Hand: What to Do in Belém

Introduction – Where History Meets Flavor Belém is a true invitation to travel through time. On the banks of the Tagus River, this area of Lisbon breathes history and grandeur, carrying with it the echoes of the great maritime discoveries, most known as the Portuguese Golden Age. Here, brave navigators set out towards the unknown,

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Following Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco: A Pilgrimage Through Time

Introduction: In the centre of Portugal, Fátima stands as one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage destinations, a place where spirituality and history are uniquely intertwined. What began as a series of apparitions in 1917 of the Blessed Mother of the Rosary has become a global symbol of faith, hope and spiritual renewal. The Fatima

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