Overlooking the Mondego Valley, the castle of Montemor-o-Velho is one of the oldest medieval castles in Portugal and is often described, in local tradition, as the oldest in the country. Its ...
Far from the usual postcard scenes, some Portuguese towns tell a different story of the country. Fortresses, ancient cities and frontier towns reveal a quieter Portugal, shaped by stone and by ancient ...
PROVIDENCE – Photographer, journalist and author Christine Chitnis spent the last three years traveling across Portugal, capturing images of the country’s architecture, unique azulejo tiles and ...