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Many European cities stand a spectacular castle, for example, the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic and the Mont Saint-Michel Castle in France.

Tomar is a remarkable cultural city in Portugal. It was also where the Knights Templar was once based.

There are numerous majestic and mesmerising castles in Portugal. Yet, only one can claim to be “the mother of Portuguese castle” - the Castle of Guimarães in the northern region.

If there is one building that best represents the Age of Discovery era of Portugal, it has to be the Belém Tower.

Situated by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal was once a colonial empire that opened up the Age of Discovery in the 16th century, bearing cultural influences from Africa, the Americas and Asia. Portugal is not only home to 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but its historic cities and monuments also showcase unique humanity. Let 【GreaterGo】take you on a stroll through the Carmo and Carmelitas churches with blue and white tiles, and Carmo Convent that survived the Lisbon earthquake. Kick off the Belt and Road travel adventure to experience Portugal's diverse culture and historic charm now!

Not far from Lisbon on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains in the town of Sintra, stands a vivid palace with impressively eye-catching yellow, red and grey façades. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, and is hailed as one of Europe’s most enchanting castles.