Founded in 1526, this monastery is the largest and most important on the island. The photo shows an old olive oil storage room. There is a museum here, too, with a particularly interesting display of old documents and manuscripts.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
In the last few years Indians have started to appreciate their country’s beaches.
This temple was built in the early 18th century. The appearance of its central prayer hall complex is reminiscent of
We simply had to stop here when a gap in the trees by the side of the road revealed the
