Looking up at Lisbon's old Moorish castle, now known as St George's castle. It was built by the Muslims in the 9th century, and built on by the Portuguese after the Muslim defeat. It broods over the heart of Lisbon.

An entrance to Lisbon's Moorish castle.

The red roofs of Lisbon, seen from the castle, showing the Tejo River, the April 25 bridge, and Lisbon's version of Rio's Christ statue. This is a large file and will take some time to load.

A street in the Baixa district, with the castle in the background. Baixa is a fashionable area with stores and cafes, including the outdoor type. Some streets are pedestrian only.

One view of the Moorish castle at Sintra. As with most such castles, not much remains inside. Nevertheless it is well worth a visit, for its magnificent vistas if nothing else.

Another view, with the Sintra valley in the background. As everyone will tell you, Lord Byron spent some time in Sintra, and called it an 'eden'. Strauss did some composing here.

Pena Palace, seen from the Moorish castle. Lonely Planet calls it 'bizarre' and an 'architectural confection'.

And a close-up view of a portion of it. You have enter through the Parque de Pena to get the closeup view.

The Arrabida region south of Lisbon is beautiful. It holds at least two major forts, both built on Moorish structures, beaches, and beautiful small towns. The best way of viewing it is to take a tour.

A parasailor(?) is lifted off the ocean near a beach in the Arrabida region.

Here's another.

A doorway at the Monastery Jeronimos in Belem.

A view of the monastery.

The prow of the Discovery monument in Belem, with Vasco da Gama in the lead. Much of Portugal's explorations left from this area, in Belem.

The Praca da Alegria (Happiness Plaza).