Scotland and Northern Ireland Area NADFAS Art and Architecture in Tuesday 29 April - Sunday 04 May 2014 Lisbon is arguably one of the most attractive of all the world’s maritime cities. Situated at the estuary of the River Tagus, many of its historic buildings reach out to the water’s edge. The city’s days of glory were undoubtedly during the Age of Discovery, and at that time Lisbon was an important centre for world trade and the springboard for ambitious voyages of discovery which encircled the globe. Mafra The District The of Mafra was built during the reign of ’s most extravagant monarch, João V, in the early Our walking tour will uncover this vibrant quarter with its kasbah- 1700s. It was transformed into a huge monastery housing like layout, compact houses and steep streets, and we will enjoy a 330 , a sumptuous royal palace and one of the finest visit to St George’s Castle, the former residence of Portuguese libraries in Europe. kings, which affords fine views over the city.

Gulbenkian Museum Belém District The Belém District is home to the Monastery of Jerónimos, This famous museum houses one of the finest collections of art in commissioned by Manuel I in 1501 following Vasco da Europe and was amassed by the wealthy Armenian oil magnate, Gama’s historic voyage and financed largely by monies made Calouste Gulbenkian. The exhibits span over 4,000 years and are from the spice trade. He also commissioned the Belém beautifully presented in spacious, well-lit galleries. Tower, which was built in the middle of the Tagus to serve as a starting point for navigators setting out to discover Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra was once the summer the trade routes. residence of the Moorish kings attracted there by the cool climate and the beauty of the town’s setting. Here we will visit the This is the finest museum of its kind in the world, and houses stunning Royal Palace, a glorious amalgamation of varying and exhibits an exceptional collection of historical and architectural styles.

ceremonial horse-drawn vehicles from the Royal Family and Queluz key members of the nobility, dating from the late 16th century th th The beautiful dates back to the 18 century, when to the 19 century. the Infante Dom Pedro commissioned Mateus Vicente to transform Museum of Ancient Art his 17th century hunting lodge into a Rococo summer palace. This museum is home to the largest collection of paintings in TOUR PRICE Portugal and is particularly strong on early religious works by £875 per person sharing a twin/double room Portuguese artists. Many of the paintings were obtained from £260 single room supplement convents and monasteries following the dissolution of religious orders in 1834. The tour prices includes: 5 nights’ accommodation at the 4 star Hotel Mundial in Lisbon; buffet breakfast daily; welcome drinks For a full brochure and booking form please contact: and a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant; a farewell dinner on Heritage Group Travel the final evening in a local restaurant; a light lunch at Lawrence’s Charlotte House, 12 Charlotte Street, Bath, BA1 2NE Hotel in Sintra; a local specialist guide for all visits; all necessary Tel: 01225 466620 coach transfers in Portugal; all booking and entrance fees; coffee e-mail : [email protected] and pastries at the Pasteis de Belém; a ticket for the famous 28 Tram in the Alfama District; and gratuities. (The EasyJet flights are not included in the tour price).