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The National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC) is an institution that helps to spread the understanding of nature and science. It is located in the centre of Lisbon (more specifically in Rua Politécnica) in the charming and leafy Principe Real. The Museum forms part of the University of Lisbon.

The Lisbon Botanical Garden was designed in the mid-19th century, on the initiative of Count Ficalho and Andrade Corvo, both teachers at the local Polytechnic School. The diversity of plants collected by their first gardeners (German E. Goeze and French J. Daveau) came from different parts of the world under Portuguese sovereignty, at that time.

The Maritime Museum’s origins date all the way back to 1863, when King Louis, the only Portuguese ruler to command naval ships, issued a decree to create a collection of documents and artefacts dedicated to the recording of Portuguese maritime history.

Pasteis de Belém, also known as pasteis de nata, is a Portuguese crispy, flaky egg pastries served fresh from the oven and sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The most famous ‘Pasteis de Belém’ are the ones from the original factory, located in Belém, next to Jeronimos Monastery.

Sintra is a beautiful town, about a 40 minute train ride from the capital. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and once you see its beauty, you’ll know why.

Benfica is a pleasant village to the north of Lisbon. Although this is a highly urbanized residential area, it has some beautiful green areas and parks, and is home to one of the largest Portuguese football clubs: Sport Lisboa Benfica.

Meco (Aldeia do Meco) is a little village on the coast of the Sesimbra municipality, about a 30 minute drive southeast of Lisbon. It is popular for its beaches and seafood restaurants. Loved by locals and tourists alike for its naturist beach and water sports, like surfing and bodyboarding.

Santos is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon, covering the Alcantra, Lapa and Madragoa areas. It’s known for possessing the perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary flair.

It’s believed that humans have inhabited the areas of Sesimbra since 3000 BC. It grew to become an important settlement in the region, growing to be an important port for shipbuilding before becoming an important tourist destination.

Sintra is a town close to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. It has been described as a fairytale city, due to its romantic palaces and the luxurious forests that surround around it. The name Sintra derives from the medieval word ‘Suntria’, which translates into ‘bright star’ or ‘sun’. Sintra itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its collection of palaces: the Sintra National Palace, Pena, Monserrate and Seteais Palaces.

The Cristo Rei Shrine is located in Almada, near the famous 25th of April Bridge and is a favourite with tourists. A giant, 28 metre-high statue of Christ standing on a 75 metre-tall pedestal, it provides one of the best vantage points from which to capture a bird’s-eye view of Lisbon.

The Hospital of Santa Cruz is a hospital located in Carnaxide, Oeiras, 20 minutes away from Lisbon by car. The hospital opened its doors in 1980 on the former premises of a 1960’s private clinic, which closed following the Carnation Revolution of 25th April 1974, with the aim of providing specialist care in the areas of cardiology (medical and surgical) and nephrology.

Lisbon is the westernmost capital of mainland Europe and one of the oldest cities in the world. Visitors throng to Lisbon for its Mediterranean climate, good food, great wines, vibrant nightlife and ancient history.

The Hospital of São José (Royal Hospital of St. Joseph) is an important hospital in the centre of Lisbon, located at Rua José Antonio Serrano.