Ulysses Travel Guide Portugal

Discover Portugal's fabulous history starting with the mysterious rock carvings in the Coa Valley, then dig into the Celtic world by exploring the Iron Age settlement at Citania de Briteiros. Wander Roman roads and admire the mosaics in Conimbriga, spend a night in the Middle Ages at Pousada do Castelo in Obidos, and let yourself be dazzled by splendid Manueline art and talhas douradas -- legacies from the Age of Discoveries.Experience this marvellous country, from the Algarve's sunny beaches to the roads of the Douro Valley, passing through tiny isolated villages where estrangeiros are still an uncommon site.This guidebook offers: A detailed description of Portugal's architectural heritage and star-ratings for all of the attractions; A wide selection of accommodations, restaurants and nightspots; 60 maps to help you explore cities and regions like a true connoisseur.Rigole, Marc is the author of 'Ulysses Travel Guide Portugal', published 2004 under ISBN 9782894644201 and ISBN 2894644205.