When José Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, his only desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject, and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events and observations of a journey across the length and breadth of the country he loves dearly, Saramago brings Portugal to life as only a writer of his brilliance can. Forfeiting the usual sources such as tourist guides and road maps, he scours the country with the eyes and ears of an observer fascinated by the ancient myths and history of his people. Whether it be an inaccessible medieval fortress set on a cliff, a wayside chapel thick with cobwebs, or a grand mansion in the city, the extraordinary places of this land come alive.
Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugal that persist today, he examines the country in its current period of rapid transition and growth. Journey to Portugal is an ode to a country and its rich traditions.
Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugal that persist today, he examines the country in its current period of rapid transition and growth. Journey to Portugal is an ode to a country and its rich traditions.
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Let\'s Go 2005 Spain & Portugal (Let\'s Go Spain and Portugal) by Alexandra Moss
Completely revised and updated, Let\'s Go: Spain & Portugal is your comprehensive guide to the Iberian peninsula. Let\'s Go\'s forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the country\'s classic sights, and hot-off-the-presses new research takes you beyond the tourist track. This edition includes an expanded section on Portugal, as well as a fresh look at Spain\'s northern mountains and additional outdoors coverage. The cosmopolitan set won\'t be disappointed by this edition\'s hippest and most diverse listings for food, nightlife, festivals, and entertainment. So, whether you\'d rather commune with the Celts among their centuries-old castle ruins or sip sangria in Madrid\'s hottest nightspot, Let\'s Go can show you the way with style to spare.
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