Living in Portugal

Fülszöveg

Once the center of a powerful empire stretching from Asia and Africa to South America, Portugal today is one of the most geographically and culturally rich countries in Europe. This superb volume celebrates the briUiant colors, lush perfumes, and traditional hfestyle of Portugal in a fascinating voyage from north to south.
Anne de Stoop's love affair with Portugal began over twenty years ago and her knowledge and infectious dehght are reflected in a lively text which vividly evokes the country's great diversity: the Minho and Douro regions in northern Portugal, renowned for their fertile landscapes and famous port wines; the busy markets of Oporto; elegant country estates and lavish gardens, whose sophisticated designs reflect a rich architectural heritage; the urban pleasures and baroque opulence of Lisbon; the bright colors and sparkling white villages of the sun-drenched Alentejo; and the unspoiled beaches of the Algarve, where the vestiges of five centuries of Muslim... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Once the center of a powerful empire stretching from Asia and Africa to South America, Portugal today is one of the most geographically and culturally rich countries in Europe. This superb volume celebrates the briUiant colors, lush perfumes, and traditional hfestyle of Portugal in a fascinating voyage from north to south.
Anne de Stoop's love affair with Portugal began over twenty years ago and her knowledge and infectious dehght are reflected in a lively text which vividly evokes the country's great diversity: the Minho and Douro regions in northern Portugal, renowned for their fertile landscapes and famous port wines; the busy markets of Oporto; elegant country estates and lavish gardens, whose sophisticated designs reflect a rich architectural heritage; the urban pleasures and baroque opulence of Lisbon; the bright colors and sparkling white villages of the sun-drenched Alentejo; and the unspoiled beaches of the Algarve, where the vestiges of five centuries of Muslim civilization contribute to the unique charm of this region on the Mediterranean Sea.
Jérôme Darblay and Anne de Stoop have sought out Portugal's most remarkable landscapes and interiors and photographed them in their most beautiful light. Both a style book and a travel guide, this volume also includes a peerless compilation of savvy practical information to make any visit to Portugal a memorable success.
In his preface Mario Soares, President of Portugal, describes this volume as "a fine traveler's guide for anyone wanting to get to know Portugal, from its natural heritage and landscape to its art, architecture, literature, history, folk art, and cuisine." Vissza