Madeiran laurisilva

In laurel forest, Madeira

Unique, roughly 150 km² large subtropical humid forest, a remnant of once widespread forests. The most impressive subtropical forest in Europe and the largest laurisilva forest in the world. Here live some 600 endemic species of plants and animals. The pristine forest is crossed by old waterways and pathways between villages.

Monte Brasil “Phoenician sanctuaries”

The mysterious caverns in Monte Brasil, Azores

Rock cut chambers, possible prehistoric structures made long before the coming of Portuguese in the 14th century. Similar rock-cut structures have been found on Corvo and Santa Maria islands and, reportedly, on Flores. Researchers consider that these can be Carthaginian (Phoenician) temples from the 4th century BC.

Wonders of Azores

Traditional windmill in São Jorge (Azores) with Mount Pico in the background

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal 🢖 Wonders of Azores Territory Wonders of Azores   Highlights The westernmost part of Europe is not Ireland or continental Portugal. Westernmost are Azorean islands far, far to the west from mainland Europe. Modern Europeans reached these islands in medieval times. Most beautiful monument of these times is Angra do Heroísmo – beautiful […]

Wonders of Madeira

Water supply channel in laurel forest, Madeira

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal 🢖 Wonders of Madeira Territory Wonders of Madeira   Highlights Macaronesian islands – Azores, Canary Islands, Cabo Verde, and Madeira – are like messengers from a better, brighter and more interesting world. Madeira represents almost all (without archaeological heritage which is present only in the Canary Islands) of their beauty: mountains, beautiful scenery, […]

Batalha Monastery

Batalha Monastery, Portugal

A beautiful structure of Dominican convent, built in Late Gothic style in 1386 – ˜1517. One of the greatest Gothic structures.

Wonders of Portugal

Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal Territory Wonders of Portugal   Highlights The country at the far end of Europe has in many ways developed its own style. Portugal has especially rich cultural heritage, such as: Historical cities. Very interesting are the two metropolises of Portugal – Lisbon, and Porto. Each of these cities demonstrates innovations in […]