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Lisbon's iconic custard tart boasts a flaky crust and a creamy, caramelized filling, best enjoyed warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

This comforting and traditional Portuguese soup, especially popular in Northern Portugal, is simple yet flavorful, made with finely shredded collard greens and a creamy potato purée.

A popular and comforting codfish dish made with shredded salted cod, finely fried potatoes, onions, and scrambled eggs, typically garnished with black olives and parsley.

The Praça do Comércio (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾasɐ ðu kuˈmɛɾsju]; transl. Commerce Square), more commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço ([tɨˈʁɐjɾu ðu ˈpasu] (transl. Palace Yard), is a large, harbour-facing plaza in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, and is one of the largest in Portugal, with an area of 175 by 175 m (574 by 574 ft), that is, 30,600 m2 (329,000 ft2). Facing the Tagus river to the south, the square hosted Ribeira Palace, the King of Portugal's residence, until the latter was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Terreiro do Paço metro station is located beneath the plaza. After the earthquake, the plaza was completely remodeled as part of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown (Baixa), ordered by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, who was (chief) Minister of Portugal from 1750 to 1777, during the reign of the Portuguese King José I. From the 19th century onwards, Praça do Comércio became the seat of some of the most important Portuguese state departments, including the Ministries of Finances, Internal Administration, Agriculture and Maritime Affairs; before the Carnation Revolution (1974) and the creation of a unified Ministry of Defence, it was also the location of the War and Navy Ministries, as well as the old Ministry of Colonies (up to 1967), and thus also became a methonym for the Portuguese central government. Also housed there is the Supreme Court. In June 1910, just a few months before the establishment of the Portuguese Republic, Praça do Comércio was classified as a National Monument of Portugal.

The Luiz I Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Luiz I), commonly known as Dom Luís I Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luís I), is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the river Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres (564 ft) span was the longest of its type in the world. It can be confused with the nearby Maria Pia Bridge, a railway bridge that was built 9 years earlier (and is located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the east), which is similar in aspect to the Luiz I bridge. Today, the bridge's upper level is used by pedestrians and by line D of the Porto Metro, whilst buses, taxis, cyclists, and pedestrians use the lower level. The lower level links to the Porto waterfront, including the Praça da Ribeira and the lower station of the Guindais Funicular, at its northern end, and to Gaia waterfront, with its Port wine lodges, at its southern end. The upper level connects to Porto city centre and São Bento station at its northern end, and adjoins the Serra do Pilar Monastery and the upper station of the Gaia Cable Car at its southern end.

The Lisbon Oceanarium (Portuguese: Oceanário de Lisboa, pronounced [ɔsi.ɐˈnaɾi.u ðɨ liʒˈβoɐ]) is an oceanarium in Lisbon, Portugal. It is located in the Parque das Nações, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo '98. It is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe and approximately 1 million people visit each year.

May 12-13 and October 12-13 pilgrimages to the Fátima sanctuary, commemorating the 1917 Marian apparitions. Hundreds of thousands attend candlelight processions.

Porto's biggest annual party, June 23 night. Locals hit each other with plastic hammers, grill sardines on every street, and watch fireworks over the Douro River. Hotels sell out 2+ months ahead.

Portuguese Christmas centres on Consoada (Christmas Eve dinner), traditionally featuring bacalhau (salt cod). Lisbon's Rossio square and Porto's Aliados avenue fill with light displays and markets. Missa do Galo (Midnight Mass) fills churches. Bolo Rei (Kings' Cake) appears through to Epiphany.

Bold, sun-drenched red blends define the region, available at local cellar prices.

Heavy, warm, and tightly woven, these traditional blankets are built for durability and feature classic geometric patterns.

Hand-painted ceramics, often with traditional blue and white patterns or marine motifs, perfect for unique home decor.