Portugal is like a dreamland to many; it was the land of great explorers and the country's rich past is full of romance and adventures. For many people, a journey to Portugal is not like a tour to a country but a pilgrimage to the history of mankind- from the ancient university town of Coimbra to the famous English romantic poet Lord Byron's favorite Portuguese haunt, Sintra, one can feel the proud history of the country everywhere.
The country has witnessed the ebb and flow of some of the greatest civilizations in the world. Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Celtic, Greek and even Arabian culture has their impact upon the country and the imprints of them in the country are visible ... read more.