Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora

  • Sao Vicente monastery - Alfama
    Sao Vicente Monastery and the Alfama
  • Royal Sarcophagus in Vincente da Fora
    Royal Sarcophagus in Vincente da Fora Monastery

Imposing 17th century monastery overlooking Lisbon. Built in the Mannerist style the monastery's Pantheon contains the tombs of the House of Braganza.

Lisbon

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Lisbon is one of the most immediately likeable capitals in Europe. Located on the westernmost front of Continental Europe, its mosaic of terracotta roofed buildings cling both majestically and humbly to its seven hills. The Tejo River sweeps past the many character-rich districts which border it, carrying boats big and small and is straddled by two impressive bridges. Some ultra modern…