The Tower of Saint Vincent is another very important fortification in Lisbon Portugal, situated in the banks of the Tagus river. It served as a fortress but also a ceremonial getaway. Built during the Portuguese renascence period, the 16th century, and now another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Another very crowded place to visit, as you can see in the left of the photo, so the decision was made, we were going to enjoy it from outside, and it was as impressive I imagine. Maybe next time?
Click on the photo, see it a little better.
If you want to know a little or lot about this important place, I found something very interesting:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belém_Tower
Something I like a lot about traveling :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTafPtJOxaU
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Photography is one of my passions, and nature photography is my favorite.
I have been in Explore for more that a hundred times, and it is an awesome experience to have your photos showcased in such a special way.
I thank your for coming today, for leaving a comment, and make a favorite of yours this photo, (if that is the case) thanks again!
The best part of this forum is the contacts and friends that I have made over the years, that have the same passion for this art that is called photography!
Martha.
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This was my first experience inside a palace, and it was an incredible one.
Situated in Sintra, and one of the seven wonders of Portugal is now classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
To get there was really an adventure, the bus that took us to the top of the hill where the palace lays on had to ride on a very stretch road and we were able to see the bottom very easily. From time to time we had to share the road with people coming down from the hill, and I will never forget the feeling... It was rainy day, but the place was totally full and people were also waiting at bus stop for the next ride to come. I think this will be one of the very few photos I was able to take without people in it.
If you want to know more about the history of this palace, here is a very interesting link:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pena_Palace
Have a great weekend everyone!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgZkm1xWPE
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Photography is one of my passions, and nature photography is my favorite.
I have been in Explore for more that a hundred times, and it is an awesome experience to have your photos showcased in such a special way.
I thank your for coming today, for leaving a comment, and make a favorite of yours this photo, (if that is the case) thanks again!
The best part of this forum is the contacts and friends that I have made over the years, that have the same passion for this art that is called photography!
Martha.
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Among the wonderful antiques and beautiful designs of the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal I enjoyed looking at this fantastic tapestry. The palace also called " Palacio da vila " (town palace) it functions now as a museum, and also designated by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.
If you are interested, here is something more about this enchanting place:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sintra_National_Palace
Something else:
artsandculture.google.com/asset/tapestry-caesar-and-spuri...
This one is timeless too:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM07lUytXA0&list=PLX68ZEYlh74...
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Photography is one of my passions, and nature photography is my favorite.
I have been in Explore for more that a hundred times, and it is an awesome experience to have your photos showcased in such a special way.
I thank your for coming today, for leaving a comment, and make a favorite of yours this photo, (if that is the case) thanks again!
The best part of this forum is the contacts and friends that I have made over the years, that have the same passion for this art that is called photography!
Martha.
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