I’m the great and mighty oz… this fierce face seems to say. High atop one of the most important monuments on this UNESCO World Heritage site, the mouth in the hook-nosed Mayan rain god, Chaac, leads to an inner sanctuary temple. Visitors are no longer allowed to climb the worn steps of this 131 foot pyramid, or access the […]
Like distinctive architecture? Then you’ll love exploring Portugal…ornate Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals… a hundred medieval castles…Roman ruins…towers and grand monasteries built in the exclusive Portuguese style of Manueline. When we visited last June, we saw just a sampling of the outstanding architecture which included the Jerónimos Monastery & Belem Tower in Lisbon (Manueline style); Santa Justa Elevator in Lisbon; the Templar Knights castle and octagon […]
Wonderful images you have here. Very nice, specially on the convento de cristo I relly love it. Keep it up
Thanks, Liewilyn! Tomar’s Convento de Cristo was truly an amazing place to visit. Really, all of Portugal was. Such friendly people, beautiful architecture, fascinating history and culture…I can’t wait to go back and explore the north.
Boa tarde!
You really have made some nice pictures of Portugal! The beauty of this country is reflected in your photographs! Nice work.
Wonderful images of places (most of them at least) I know. Thank you for sharing them.
Will you be having a tour of the Azores anytime soon?
Unfortunately, we’ve terminated our tour business a year ago. So not organizing any more tours…and don’t know of anyone going there. Sorry!
beautuful.
love the pics
To use this image you will need to go through the stock agency that is leasing my images. Here is the link: http://www.robertharding.com/preview/843-50/decorated-sanctuary-convento-de-cristo-castle-knights-templar/ Thank you!!
Its really amazing pic.. I like it and the golden effect coming in the pic is making the view awesome.. I really enjoyed on your post..
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Animal rights activists may try to sway you away from attending a bullfight with their posters and loud protests, but don’t be so quick to dismiss this event. Or even pity the bull. In Portugal, the bull not only lives, but has the chance to get even. And often succeeds! The forcados, who enter the ring to take […]
Hi there! Thank you for showing and liking our culture. I really hope you have enjoyed the bullfight and our country in general. By the looks of the crowd, you attend a small bullfight (not a demerit of course). But if you really want to feel the “febre tauromáquica” (bullfight culture) I invite you and your family to come again and watch a show in Campo Pequeno (biggest arena in Portugal) and see a “Corrida de Gala à Antiga Portuguesa”, wich means old tradicional portuguese bullfight. It´s a spetacular show, that hasn´t changed since XVII century.
If you want you can contact me to my e-mail and I will tell you all the details and will be a pleasure to go watch a bullfight with you and explain what´s happening.
Cheers,
Nuno Sousa.
Thanks for writing, Nuno. We attended a traditional bullfight during the annual bullfighting festival in Portugal and did have a local with us who explained what was happening. It was very fascinating to watch to forcados and witness their bravery confronting the bulls. Definitely was one of the highlights of our 2 week trip to Portugal! Thank you for the personal invite to return to Portugal and attend a bullfight with us…you never know!
This iconic structure may appear familiar even if you’ve never visited in person. Chances are, some of your favorite movies have been shot at this UNESCO site, including one that hit theaters last summer. Set in an arid desert miles away from crowded cities, this kasbah is still partially inhabited. Just where in the world […]
This is the Sky Fort, Ait Benhadou (sp?) in the Saharan desert of Morocco. And it’s still inhabited!!!!
Thanks!
Ken
Weird, this doesn’t seem to be working. Anyway, this is the Ait Benhadou sky fort in the Saharan Desert in Morocco. And it’s still inhabited!
That’s exactly right! Ait Benhaddou is one of the most popular kasbahs to visit in Morocco.
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