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15 Unique Free Things to Do in Warsaw

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2024
There are many free things to do in Warsaw and plenty of budget-friendly places to eat in the city too.
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The Best Things to Do in Warsaw: Complete Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 20 September 2024
There are plenty of things to do in Warsaw, both in the old town and around the rest of the city.
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The Best Museums in Warsaw to Visit

Posted by By Krista 17 September 2024
These incredible museums in Warsaw are a must-visit for anyone travelling to the Polish capital.
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How to Spend a Day in Warsaw Old Town

Posted by By Krista 14 September 2024
Warsaw boasts one of the most picturesque old towns in Europe, and it's worth spending a day or more exploring the attractions here.
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Visiting the Praga District of Warsaw: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in the City

Posted by By Krista 6 September 2024
The Praga district is one of the most unique areas of Warsaw, and it's certainly worth adding to any itinerary.
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Belem is significantly more relaxed than central L Belem is significantly more relaxed than central Lisbon, even though there are a lot of tourists here. It’s very easy to get around on foot, and many of the top things to do in Lisbon are located in this district 🤩

Here are the best things to do while spending one day in Belem ⬇️

Belem Tower
Jeronimos Monastery
Eat pasteis de nata at @manteigaria.oficial 
Monument to the Discoveries

Have you had the chance to walk around Belem in Lisbon yet? 🇵🇹
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Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, e Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, especially if it’s your first time visiting Portugal 🇵🇹

Sintra has many attractions to explore, from Gothic palaces to hidden gardens and the quaint town of Sintra itself. Some of the Sintra points of interest are more popular than others, so it’s important that you give yourself enough time to see the ones you want 🎟️

Here are my top 5 places to visit in Sintra ⬇️

Pena Palace
Moorish Castle
National Palace of Sintra
Quinta da Regaleira
Monserrate Palace

Don’t forget to eat Queijada too! 🥮

Have you been to Sintra before? 🤩
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That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹 If you’re thinking of vis That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹

If you’re thinking of visiting Porto this winter, you’ll find that there’s lots of things to do and it’s more enjoyable, with less crowds and cooler temperatures 😁

I’d highly recommend taking a Porto food tour, trying a glass of port wine, and strolling along the waterfront as often as you can 🍷

It’s a great budget-friendly city in Portugal to explore, so what are you waiting for? 🤔
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Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of t Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of the best free things to do in Porto 🇵🇹

This 18th century church is one of the most striking landmarks in Porto thanks to its stunning azulejo tiles that depict scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonso and the Gospels 🔔

The inside is free to enter as well, though its not as elaborate as the exterior ⛪️

Do you recognize this beautiful church in Porto? 🤩
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Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its b Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its beautiful azulejo tilework inside the train station, but don’t forget to explore what’s around it too! 🚂

One of my favourite streets in Porto is Rua da Madeira 🥰

It sits at the back of the famous 19th century train station and it’s lined with colourful buildings - perfect for photos! 📸

Have you seen this street in Porto before? 🇵🇹
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