Name few Tourist spots in Portugal?

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1. Guest77
   

   Portugal is situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula and it is bordered by Spain. The capital of the city is Lisbon which is ranked as one of the most visited cities in the country. Portugal is considered as one of the most peaceful country to live in. Portugal is ranked as one of the major tourist place in Europe and draws millions of tourists annually. The climate is pleasant for the most part of the year and the traditional hospitality of the native make visitors feel at home. Some of the most visited tourist spots are given below:
   
   • The monastery of Hieronymus: It is located in the vicinity of the neighborhood of Belem in Lisbon. It is an excellent example of Portuguese late-Gothic architecture. Many visitors come every year to see it.
   
   • The Tower of Belém: This tower was constructed in the start of 16th century in memory of Vasco da Gama’s successful journey of exploration. The St. Vincent and St Michael statues and the Portuguese Knights of Christ shields are the beauties of the tower.
   
   • Sintra town: This beautiful town is located very near to Lisbon and it is famous for heritage architecture of the 19th century. Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros castle, and Palácio Nacional de Sintra and the summer palace of the Portuguese kings are few of the top tourist attractions.
   
   • Porto: This old city is popular for a number of tourist sites. The grand Palácio da Bolsa stock exchange building, Oporto Cathedral, and Igreja de Sao Francisco church are few examples of the architecture that represent the city. One of the famous tourist spots in Porto is the Palacio de Cristal Gardens.
   
   • Lagos: The popular beach Dona Ana present here has intriguing rock formations close by.
   
    

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