Month: July 2022

As you walk around Portugal, you might wonder who built these structures and who the kings of Portugal were then. Portugal’s monarchy brought immense power and wealth to the Iberian Peninsula, making it a superpower for many centuries. When did the Portuguese Monarchy Exist? The Portuguese monarchy held power over this territory from 1139 until 1910. All […]

If you have been to Coimbra recently, you have seen many decorations. You may wonder what is going on. What are they doing, and why is there a celebration? If you already know, this is the Festival for Rainha Santa Isabel. Often, Rainha Santa Isabel is referred to as the “Holy Queen”, Queen Elizabeth, the […]