Lisbon,Portugal
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Also called Tower of St.Vincent, this is probably one of the most iconic monuments of Lisbon and also of Portugal. Its uncommon shape and location, within the waters of the Tagus estuary, will strike you at first sight.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Founded in 1884. It has 12th to early 19th century sculptures, drawings, gold work, jewels, pottery, textiles, paintings and furniture. Paintings by Portuguese masters and by European artists, religious statues and objects in gold and silver make this museum one of the most important ones in Portugal.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Lisbon's Oceanarium is one of the world's largest aquariums. Designed by American architect Peter Chermeyeff, it rises from the river and is reached by a footbridge.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Also know as a hidden water temple in Lisbon. Located in the heart of the city, in front of the Amoreira Gardens, is the entrance to this “temple of water.” Completed in 1834, the facility was the key water reservoir for Lisbon.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Located on the site of a 16th-century shipyard, this museum has an artillery collection that is said to be the world's biggest, and extensive displays of guns, pistols and swords, including 14th century cannon and Vasco da Gama's sword.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Opened to the public since July 25th 1999, Knowledge Pavilion is integrated in the Live Science Network. During World Exhibit Expo’98 in Lisbon, this was the Pavilion of Sea Knowledge projected by architect Carrilho da Graça.
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Lisbon,portugal
The City Museum is located in the 18th century Pimento Palace built by King Joao V for his mistress, the nun Madre Paula. Set up in 1962 as a museum devoted to the history of the city, which is extensively documented,
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Lisbon,Portugal
A white building by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation headquarters and Calouste Gulbenkian Museum houses contemporary and modern Portuguese art as well as an important collection of 20th century British art.
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Lisbon,Portugal
Sinagoga Portuguesa Shaare Tikvah is a sanctuary for the Lisbon Jewish community. It was inaugurated 1904, and it is currently administrated by the Lisbon Israelite Commission.
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