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The Cork Convent Of Capuchos, Portugal

I was browsing through some old photos and discovered a set from a visit to the fascinating Cork Convent of Capuchos we visited near Lisbon, Portugal, in 2019. Eight monks established this winding, cramped religious complex in 1560. Tucked away… Continue Reading →

The Oldest Bookshop in the World – Chiado Bertrand, Lisbon

You may not expect the oldest bookstore in the world to be found in Portugal. But in the Chiado Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon has a Guinness World Records certificate to prove it. The original shop opened in 1732 and has… Continue Reading →

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