Portugal is a nation rich in historical attractions. The country had its golden age at the time of geographical discoveries when Portugal controlled the spice trade from Asia and extended its commercial and military control to Brazil, to the African and Asian coasts. Portuguese art was heavily influenced by the contacts that Portuguese soldiers and […]
Category: Portugal
Portugal (República Portuguesa) is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. In addition mainland Portugal there are the two Portuguese archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Lisbon, while the other major cities are Porto, Setúbal, Braga and Coimbra. The administrative division of the country includes 7 […]