Thorn Tree Posts Postcards Scoop Articles Related Weblinks Culture Portugal's architecture is renowned for its Moorish and surrealist flourishes, culminating in the development during the 16th century of the Manueline style characterised by the extravagant use of twists, turns, spirals and nautical themes for decoration. The most striking craft is the making of decorative tiles known as azulejos , a technique the Portuguese learnt from the Moors. Arguably the country's finest poet and dramatist to emerge this century is Fernando Pessoa.
Portuguese food is cheap, delicious and served in gut-expanding portions.
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