10 stops along the Real Madrid tour of Santiago Bernabeu
In my previous post on the ‘8 scenarios where the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid is worth a visit‘ I mentioned that if you …
Of Raul Gonzalez, Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid
At 15 years old, I remembered how I would stay up till the wee hours morning to watch Champions League matches. I would do …
Is the Royal Palace of Madrid worth a visit?
The Royal Palace of Madrid does appear to be a must-visit for any first time visitor to Madrid, essentially because it is …
10 most intriguing paintings from the Prado Museum in Madrid
As mentioned in a previous post, I’m not an art aficionado but the artworks on display at the Prado museum really struck …
Eight things to know about the Prado Museum in Madrid
If you’re looking to visit the one and only museum in Madrid, the Prado Museum is the place for you. It’s known …
Must visit – Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Belem
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is the most intriguing monument I have seen in all of Europe. I am not sure if this is …
Photo story: Visiting Belem Tower in the summer
According to Wiki, Belém Tower, also known as Torre de Belém in Portuguese is a fortified tower located in the civil parish …
Photo Story: Visiting the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem
With its freshly painted white walls and intricately carved statues, the Jerónimos Monastery, despite being the umpteenth cathedral and monastery I had …
Photo Story: Visiting Cristo Rei in Lisbon
Cristo Rei, also known as ‘Christ the King’ in English is a Catholic monument and shrine overlooking Lisbon. It was erected to express …
Five main sights of Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon Portugal
This is a continuation from: 7 easy directions from the Sé Tram 28 stop to Castelo Sao Jorge Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon …