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Last May I got the chance to travel to Portugal for the wedding of a good friend of mine. Not only did this mean I would experience first-hand what a Portuguese wedding is like, but it also gave me the perfect excuse to explore a country I had never been to before. Even though it was a short stay, only four days, I enjoyed every single second of it. So if you’re planning on going to Portugal for a short city break, you should definitely consider doing this:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy the views from the Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I only had a couple of hours to explore Lisbon, which meant I didn’t get to see all the major highlights of the capital. Luckily, I had a personal guide with me who could show me the most interesting spots. In case you’re really short on time to visit Lisbon, I would recommend going to the medieval castle that towers over the city. The Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge is located on the highest hill of the city and can be reached by foot, bus or tram. Tickets cost \u20ac8.5 and not only give you access to this beautiful castle, but also to the 11 towers. This is one of the best spots to get an amazing view over the city, the Tagus and the ponte de 25 abril. So, in case you’re looking for a viewpoint, you should definitely visit this castle. You will feel like stepping into a time-machine since the foundations of this Castelo go back to the start of the Christian era.<\/p>\n

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Follow in the footsteps of Vasco da Gama<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The traditional pastry of Portugal is called pasteis de nata. This egg pastry is sold everywhere, but according to my guide, you can find the best ones in Pasteis de bel\u00e9m, close to Mosteiro dos Jer\u00f3nimos. The pasteis de nata are constantly made throughout the day because of its popularity, so expect queues when you visit this bakery\/cafe. You should eat the pastry when it’s still warm and crispy. Not only can you enjoy these tasty treats in this neighbourhood, you can also visit some other interesting highlights of Lisbon such as the Mosteiro dos Jer\u00f3nimos, Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos and de Torre de Bel\u00e9m.<\/p>\n

The monastery was most likely built in the honor of Vasco da Gama after he discovered India. The \u00a0Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos was constructed to commemorate and thank the explorers of the 15th and 16th century. Every person who was involved in these discoveries is depicted on this 52-meter tall monument. All the way in the front of the monument, you can spot Prince Henry the Navigator. This monument, just like the Torre de Bel\u00e9m, is located on the river bank of the Tagus.<\/p>\n

The Torre de Bel\u00e9m was also built in honor of the explorers. It was constructed in the early 16th century to thank Vasco da Gama and to accentuate the grandeur and importance of Portugal during the era of exploration. The Torre de Bel\u00e9m and the Mosteiro dos Jer\u00f3nimos are part of Unesco World Heritage. If you buy a combo ticket you can visit both of these very interesting monuments for only \u20ac12.<\/p>\n

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Drink Ginja in the medieval town of \u00a0\u00d3bidos\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The picturesque town of \u00a0\u00d3bidos is located an hour away from Lisbon. Throughout Portuguese history, a lot of crown princes gave this town to their princesses as part of their dowry. Therefore, you will find a lot of churches in this small town. On top of the hill you will spot a beautiful medieval castle that looks over the cute, white houses that are decorated with yellow, red or blue lines.This town is basically a highlight in itself, thanks to its narrow and crooked streets which lead you to more and more white houses.<\/p>\n

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Charming streets of Obidos, Portugal. Don't forget to try out ginja while you're there! #portugal #travel #instatravel #travelgram #wanderlust #instago #tourist #travelphotographer #visiting #instavacation #travelawesome #traveldiaries<\/a><\/p>\n

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