UNESCO - Sintra, Portugal

UNESCO site 'Cultural Landscape of Sintra', showing the Pena Palace which dates back to 1839.  The palace is one of the Portuguese wonders.

Almada, Portugal

This is Casa da Cerca, sent by Marta in Portugal. A Museuem for Contemprary Art in Almada, with a view of Lisbon in the background.

Blue Tiles

These Portuguese tiles (AZULEJOS) are traditionally hand painted in White and Blue. All over Portugal they can be found on entire walls or even whole buildings and the scenes represent historic daily life. 

Seahorse

A lovely seahorse card from Manuel in Portugal.  He tells me that the card was issued by the D Carlos Aquarium in Lisbon.

Lisbon

The Castle of St George, Lisbon, Portugal