Portugal
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Praca do RossioKing Pedro IV Square is in the pombaline area of Lisbon. In the middle ages this square was used for Public Revolts, Celebrations, Bullfights and Executions. -
Torre de BelemTower of Saint Vincent is a 15th century fortification. Where the embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers took place.
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First Aerial Crossing of the South Alantic.A Fairey III Biplane piloted by Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral. On 24th March 1922 they set out for Rio de janeiro, Brazil and landed there 79 days later.
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Monument of the Discoveries.This is just part of the Monument, it symbolizes ships departing to explore and trade with India and the Orient during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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An Old Trade Winds Map.
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A Ships Figurehead.A Portuguese gallion figurehead is in the Jeronimos Monastery. Today the Monastery has been converted into the Portuuese Maritime Museum.
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Village of Cascais
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John Bull PubIn the village of Cascais
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Merry go RoundJardim Visconde de lux in Cascais.
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Town of Sintra
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A view of the town of Sintra from the entrance of the Royal Palace.
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Sintra Royal Palace
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Town of SintraA view of the town of sintra from the Royal Palace
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Swan RoomThe ceiling in the Swan room in the Royal Palace. This hand painded 27 wooden panals dates back to around 1570.
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Galleys RoomThe plates in this room were produced in Valencia, Spain from the 15th and 18th century.They were mostly collected by King Fernando II.
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A Balcony ViewA view of the town of Sintra.
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ChapelThe royal chapel within the Palace.
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The Royal Palace Kitchens
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A view of part of the town of Sintra
