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The church of San Francisco Javier was built in the 18th century, in the Baroque style, by the Jesuits. However, they were in charge of the church for just 14 years, in 1767 the Society of Jesus was suppressed in the Spanish Empire. In 1899 the church was transferred to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood which is why the church is also known as Church of the Precious Blood. Climbing up the tower there's a magnificent view of Caceres and its surroundings. The church has been the set of several motion pictures, including "1492: Conquest of Paradise", starring Gerard Depardieu, Armand Assante and Sigourney Weaver. Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Entrance fee: €1 (to access the tower and the exhibition) Back to Caceres

This Palace isn't very interesting as a museum but if you're visiting Cáceres don't miss out on the interesting Gothic and Renaissance architecture of the building. It currently houses the Cáceres Department of Tourism and only a few areas can be visited, namely the patio and the gardens.  It was built between the late 15th century and the early 16th century. The round tower is from an earlier period as it was probably built in the 12th century, during the Islamic period. The palace was restored in the 19th century after a fire and for this reason is also known as "Casa Quemada", the burnt house. Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 9.15 p.m.; Sat.:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.// 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun.: 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Entrance free Back to Caceres

One of the most emblematic railway stations in Portugal, S. Bento, was inaugurated in 1916. The cornerstone was placed by King D. Carlos in 1900. The station was built to replace a wooden shack putting an end to public discontent that for a long time had claimed a station according to the city's status. The site had previously been occupied by the Convent of S. Bento de Ave Maria, after which the station was named. The walls are decorated with 20,000 tiles by painter Jorge Colaço, representing Portuguese historical and ethnographic scenes. The colourful frieze depicts the evolution of transportation up to the invention of the train. The station is used each month by about one million passengers and is classified as bearing public interest since 1997.

The Roman Ruins of Troia correspond to the largest centre for salting fish in the Roman Empire, dug until now. The site, which was about 2km long, dates from de 1st century AD and includes remains of houses, workshops, baths, a necropolis and a mausoleum. The early Christian temple, also known as the Visigothic chapel- dates from a later period, between the 4th and the 5th centuries. The production of salted fish decreased from the 5th century on following the decline of the Roman Empire, but the site was inhabited for at least a century more. Eventually, the place was abandoned and engulfed by the sand and the dunes. By the 16th century, there's reference to just a small hermitage dedicated to Our Lady of Troia and some adjacent constructions. Opening hours:  Wed. to Sun. from 10h to 13h// 14h30 to 18h; only opens on Sat. from Nov.-Feb. Entrance fee:  €5 How to go:  form Setubal you can take the  ferry ; from Lisbon to Setubal, you can go by...

The National Archaeological Museum is located in Belem, in the Monastery of the Hieronymites . It was founded by initiative of the famous Portuguese archaeologist José Leite Vasconcelos, in 1893. In 1903 it was installed in a segment of the Hieronymites rebuilt in the second half of the 19th century. Its main collection is Portuguese archaeology, from pre-historic times to the Middle Ages, including the Roman and Islamic periods. Also noteworthy are the Egyptian collection and the archaic jewellery collection kept in the museum's treasury. Opening hours: Tue. to Sun. 10 am to 6 pm Entrance fee: €5 or €12 together with the Monastery of the Hieronymites How to go: Tram 15 or buses 714, 727, 728, 743, 749, 751, 773, 729 Back to Lisbon

The most famous avenue in Paris is almost 2 km long stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Place d'Etoile (or Place Charles de Gaulle since 1970), where the Arc de Triomphe is located. Its name comes from the Greek Elysian Fields, the mythical resting place of Greek Gods and other blessed figures. Champs Elyseés originated in the first half of the 17th century when a row of trees was planted as an extension to the Tuileries Garden. However, it was only in 1724 that the avenue was extended to its current dimensions. In the mid-1800s, the avenue was remodelled within a greater plan to modernise Paris. Today it's one of the most commercial places in Paris, with shops of well-known brands on both sides, cafes, restaurants and theatres. In the lower part of the avenue, close to the Place de la Concorde, is the Jardin des Champs Elysées where the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and the Theatre Marigny are located. The avenue is also the finishing point ...

The Monastery of the Hieronymites started being built in 1501 by order of King D. Manuel I. One of the reasons was to have a final resting place for the members of the dynasty he started, the Avis-Beja dynasty. The monastery was built in the characteristic Manueline style, a late Gothic style decorated with elements allusive to the Age of Discoveries- ropes, shells, caravels-, but also includes some Renaissance features. The Monastery resisted well to the earthquake of 1755 but was damaged by the French Invasions of Portugal in the beginning of the 19th century. In 1834 religious orders were extinct in Portugal and the monks of Saint Jerome, to whom king D. Manuel I had given the monastery, were forced to leave. It was at this time that most of its content was lost. The building was then passed on to Santa Casa da Misericórdia, a charity that cared for the orphans and the poor. Renovation works started in 1860 and were finished in time to celebrate the 4th centennial...