Lisbon, Portugal

Once the world’s foremost superpower, the capital of Portugal is now one of Western Europe’s most overlooked destinations. Click an image below to enlarge.

I am shown taking in the spectacular architecture of the Jerónimos Monastery. Located in Lisbon, it's one of the most beautiful buildings in Western Europe.
Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lisbon, was built on the northern bank of the Tagus River during the zenith of the Portuguese empire.
Considered one of the best beach breaks in Europe, Carcavelos Beach is an essential stop for surfers visiting the Lisbon area.
The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte in Lisbon, Portugal, overlooks Barrio Alto and the distant Tagus River. The locks on the fence were left by lovers.

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– Click to read my feature article “Lisbon: A Warning to the Free World” about how the decline of the Portuguese empire provides lessons for the current rules-based world order.
– Click to watch my high-definition video of the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lisbon.
– Click to view my high-resolution photo collection from the Carcavelos Wine Villa Oeiras, a one-of-a-kind winery near Lisbon.

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