History of portugal

The tombs of King Pedro and Inês de Castro tell a tragic love story, famous across Portugal. Find out more about their love!

During the Age of Exploration, which began in the 15th century and lasted until the 17th century, the Portuguese were recognized as one of the most accomplished maritime countries. Portuguese explorers were crucial in expanding the known world and opening up new trade routes, both of which had a great impact on the economy of ... Read more

Infanta Isabella of Castile, Duchess of York was the daughter of King Peter of Castile and María de Padilla. She was a younger sister of Constance, Duchess of Lancaster. On March 1, 1372, Isabella married Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, he was the fourth son of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault, at...

D. Afonso Henriques (1139-1185)

Vasco da Gama, Portuguese navigator whose voyages to India in the late 15th and early 16th centuries opened up the sea route from western Europe to the East by way of the Cape of Good Hope.

This list breaks down the long history of Portugal and the areas which make up modern Portugal into bite-sized chunks to give you a quick overview.

With its iconic tiled buildings, lively streets, and famous bridges, Porto is a city not to miss. There are so many things to do in Porto!

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Fun facts and curiosities about the history, culture, and Portuguese economy. For those who are thinking of moving or traveling to Portugal.

Melchior Tavernier (1564-1641). Portraits au vray de tous les roys et reines de Portugal… 1630