Belém Tower was built in the early 16th century as part of a defense system to protect thecity of Lisbon. It was the starting point for many navigators who set out to discover new trade routes and has become a monument to Portugal’s Age of Discovery. 8. Qutb Minar The Qutb Minar i...
Built on the northern bank of the Tagus in Lisbon, Portugal in the initial years of the 16th century, the Belem tower acted as a defense structure to protect the Portuguese capital. A number of Portuguese explorers would begin their journey of discovering new routes and lands from this tower,...
King Louis VI of France convened a national council of the French bishops at Étampes in 1130, and Bernard was chosen to judge between the rivals for pope. By the end of 1131, the kingdoms of France, England, Germany, Portugal, Castile, and Aragon supported Pope Innocent II; h...
With its centuries-old castles and churches, quaint villages, and stunning mountain ranges, the continent has so much to offer. Here are just a few of the most iconic destinations in this endlessly fascinating region. Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France Photo by Burak AYDIN on Pexels.com Standing...
In the 1982 World Rally season, Mouton finished a close second overall to Walter Röhrl, after wins in Portugal, Brazil and Greece, and helped Audi to its first manufacturers' title. Her campaign the following year resulted in fifth place. With the team having four top drivers for 1984, ...
We can divide the Spanish landmarks into 2 main categories: the man made landmarks, that are all kinds of historical monuments in Spain (castles, religious buildings, museums…); and the natural landmarks that are all kind of natural wonder. Discover below our selection of the 42 most ...
, look no further. As the only luxury sleeper train in the UK,Belmond’s Royal Scotsmantrain offers a truly special experience. Here you’ll travel with no more than 36 passengers at a time as you roll through the magnificent mountains, lochs, castles and countryside of the Scottish ...
Arraiolosis a small town with a very long tradition of embroidery. For over five centuries, its embroiderers have created famous tapestries and carpets that have hung on the walls of palaces, castles and manors in Portugal. Most people come to Arraiolos to see itsTapetes Arraiolosand there are...
(1890); and wrote in German Die Bevolkerung des franzosischen Kaiserreichs (1861); Die Bevalkerung Spaniens and Portugals (1860); and Die Machtstellung der europäischen Staaten (1862).He wrote several books against socialism : Les théoriciens du socialisme en Allemagne (1872) ; Le ...
Along with fairy tales and mountain-top castles, Germany’s Black Forest region is known as the namesake – if not the origin – of the country’s most luscious cake. Dark rounds of chocolate cake are doused in a cherry syrup spiked with kirschwasser, a sour cherry brandy, then stacked at...