About 15 kilometers southeast of Braga is the city of Guimarães: UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, European Capital of Culture 2012 and also the birthplace of Portugal. It is widely believed that the first king of Portugal (Afonso Henriques or Alfonso I) was born here, which is why Guimarães was the first capital of the country and is considered the “cradle of the nation”. Continue reading “Guimarães: Birthplace of Portugal”
Le Mont-Saint-Michel: Mysterious Place
A rock protruding from the sea not far off the coast. On it and seemingly merged with it an almost as large abbey. The most visited natural monument of France and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Annually visited by about 3.5 million people. And now also by us. Continue reading “Le Mont-Saint-Michel: Mysterious Place”