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Visit Portugal: Jerónimos Monastery

The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the largest landmarks in Portugal. Across from the Belem Tower, this beautiful monument is at the heart of Lisbon’s historic district.  Like its neighbour, it too is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site (1) . The famous Portuguese sailor, Vasco de Gama, is buried in an ornate tomb, found inside of […]

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What do Portugal and Ireland Have in Common?

In light of today being St. Patrick’s Day, we thought it would be interesting to share some facts we learned about the ties between the Portuguese and the Irish. To begin, we will travel back to The Bronze Age (1200 BC) where Celtic tribes began migrating across Europe, forming the first nations of many European countries […]

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