After exploring Lisbon, we set off to see other parts of Portugal, and here are some of my images from ancient towns. First of all was a day trip from Lisbon to Sintra to visit the park & national palace of Pena. Winding roads take you a long way up a hill and perched at the top is the colourful palace that looks like something out of an old fairytale. One of the first things you see however looks rather menacing.
Below are images from the town of Evora. I have no religious beliefs but I do think that many old churches are beautiful buildings and I can really appreciate the craftsmanship that went into building them.
In the town square this characterful man was engrossed in either reading or drawing in the folder on his lap.
The Roman temple in Évora was built over 2000 years ago during the time of Caesar Augustus and is one of the most important historic ruins in Portugal.
It’s always worthwhile to wander around an old town on foot and into backstreets as you never know what you’ll find. The building below is a prime example of doing just that.
Our stay in Coimbra was almost a total washout with pouring rain which resulted in soaked shoes and clothes.
We managed to get out a couple of times when it wasn’t too bad though.
It’s another hilly town!
I really like this statue in a little courtyard and the heavy rain makes it look as if she’s crying.
Finally in this post is the medieval town of Obidos which I loved. There were a lot of tourists in its main streets, but once again we ventured off into little side lanes and were rewarded with them almost to ourselves.
It was one of the rare days that we saw blue skies and sunshine!
As with yesterday’s post, the photos are wonderful, Julie! Also, thanks for going all those places which I will never visit, particularly the hilly back streets. I get out of breath,nowadays, just walking down the street. Hills and I have never got on and now It would take me too long to go up a hill, even one that is not steep.