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Front of the First Edition of "Os Lusíadas", 1572

The Lusiads  is a Portuguese epic poem by Luís Vaz de Camões.  Written in Homeric fashion, the poem focuses mainly on a fantastical interpretation of the Portuguese voyages of discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Tombs of Pedro and Inês - 12th century, Alcobaça Monastery

The love between D. Pedro and D. Inês, her tragic death (planned by D. Afonso IV counselor's and sentenced by the King himself) by political reasons, D. Pedro's proclamation of D. Inês as a Queen even after her death, and most of all, his faith in the final encounter with the women he most loved, are great moments in the History of Portugal.

Portugal of The Little Ones - Coimbra

Concluded by the end of the decade of 50, this thematic park intended for children represents the cultural values of colonial Portugal.
 

The National Coach Museum - Lisbon

Considered the most remarkable collection in the world of this kind, the National Coach Museum houses and exhibits an exceptional collection of ceremonial vehicles from the Royal family, dating from 17th Century to late19th Century

Pena Palace - Sintra

The Palace dates back to 1839, when the King Consort Dom Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha (1816-1885) bought the ruins of the Hieronymite Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence, according to his Romantic taste.

VW AutoEuropa factory - Palmela

Oceanico Golf Club, Vilamoura - Algarve

In October, the world’s greatest golfers will travel to Oceanico Golf Club to take part in Portugal Masters.  Considered to be one of the leading golf events, the Masters is to hold its first ever edition in Portugal in 2007, on a course designed by the mythical player, Arnold Palmer. The Oceanico resort is Europe’s largest private tourist project, with its 5 golf courses.

The world famous Rally Lisboa - Dakar

Departure of the 2007 edition in front of the Hieronymities Monastery.

Lisbon Half Marathon 2007

Over than 38.000 runners crossing the bridge 25 de Abril from Almada city to Lisbon, over the Tagus river

The Serpa - Alentejo - Solar Power Plant

Covering a total of 60 hectares and using 52,000 solar panels, the Serpa Solar Power Plant is one of the largest photovoltaic projects in the world.

Children's workshop at Serralves Museum - Oporto

Designed by architect, Álvaro Siza,   the  Serralves Museum’s project aims to affirm Portugal through promotion and internationalisation of contemporary art.

Rock in Rio Festival Lisbon 2006

Estádio Municipal de Braga Stadium

Created by the portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura on the mountainside by levelling down a pit of the mountain Monte Castro and served as a hosting venue for the Euro 2004 tournament.

Gare do Oriente - Lisbon

One of the main transport hubs in Lisbon, designed by Santiago Calatrava and finished for the Expo '98 world's fair.

The Alqueva Dam, Alentejo - The largest Portuguese hydroelectric power generation plant