15 Photos Capture Portugal's Cultural Legacy and Landscapes
A photo essay by Smithsonian magazine showcases 15 stunning images of Portugal, highlighting its cultural heritage, architecture, and natural beauty. Photographers including Erika Valkovicova, Ricardo Alves da Silva, Mark Mettler, Jacopo Gennari Feslikenian, Maryanne Palik, Hermano Noronha, Adam Jaenke, Michele Discardi, Antoni Cichy, Dustin Keirns, Ellen Hui, Richard Vandegriend, Adrinson Yanes Hernández, Megan Fischer, and Frederico Colarejo capture scenes from Algarve's rock formations to the Douro Valley's vineyards. The essay notes Portugal's status as Europe's oldest nation-state, founded in 1143, and features landmarks like the 25 de Abril Bridge (renamed after the 1974 Carnation Revolution), Belém Tower (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the National Palace of Pena in Sintra. Cultural elements such as fado music and azulejo tiles are referenced. The piece is edited by Donny Bajohr and Tracy Scott Forson.
Key facts
- Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe, founded in 1143.
- The 25 de Abril Bridge was originally named Salazar Bridge and renamed after the 1974 Carnation Revolution.
- Belém Tower in Lisbon is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The National Palace of Pena was built in the 19th century.
- Gorreana on São Miguel Island is Europe's oldest tea plantation.
- Aveiro is known as the 'Venice of Portugal'.
- The photo essay includes 15 images by various photographers.
- Donny Bajohr is the associate photography editor at Smithsonian.
Entities
Artists
- Erika Valkovicova
- Ricardo Alves da Silva
- Mark Mettler
- Jacopo Gennari Feslikenian
- Maryanne Palik
- Hermano Noronha
- Adam Jaenke
- Michele Discardi
- Antoni Cichy
- Dustin Keirns
- Ellen Hui
- Richard Vandegriend
- Adrinson Yanes Hernández
- Megan Fischer
- Frederico Colarejo
- Donny Bajohr
- Tracy Scott Forson
Institutions
- Smithsonian magazine
Locations
- Portugal
- Algarve
- Lisbon
- Carcavelos Beach
- Gorreana
- São Miguel Island
- Azores
- Aveiro
- Douro Valley
- Porto
- Belém Tower
- Tagus River
- Cristo Rei of Almada
- National Palace of Pena
- Sintra
- Praia Grande
- Alagoa Bay
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Iberian Peninsula
- Europe