Episode 507, Curious Lisbon Portugal

Locations/Topics: Azulejos, Belém Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de S. Jorge, Age of Exploration

Who were the Portuguese explorers of the Age of Discovery? What do some monks have to do with an iconic Portuguese pastry? Where can you find a bright yellow welcome mat? Why is a Lisbon castle dedicated the patron saint of England? When did a special type of cross become a symbol of Portugal? How do some tiny little tiles tell the big history of Portugal? Time to get curious about Lisbon!

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