{"product_id":"9781946732507","title":"Panoramas of Portugal: A Travel Photo Art Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheap plane tickets are great to grab, especially when airfare is such a large part of the travel budget. Travelers can get more out of their vacation from accommodations to tours by starting with this pictorial introduction compiled with an artist’s perspective. The view from the hotel or the hostel and every daytrip navigated with a local map will mean so much more after exploring \u003cem\u003ePanoramas of Portugal\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortugal has a long and varied history. After being invaded and settled by groups as old as the Pre-Celts and the Romans, struggles continued with Visigoths and other Germanic people. In 711 CE, the nation was firmly established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortugal is perhaps best known for being the first truly global empire. Its maritime exploration during the early part of the Age of Discovery, the 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries, provided an influx of wealth through the spice trade. The Joanine era saw more than spices ship through her ports. Gold, wheat, copperware, cloths, tools, wine, and horses were all traded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen came centuries of turmoil. From the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e through the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries, wars, the loss of colonies, and a lack of participation in the Industrial Revolution saw the nation decline. Then a significant earthquake triggered destruction, fires, and a tsunami that almost completely destroyed Lisbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday Portugal is a striking place for tourism with unique architecture, a sunny climate, and Mediterranean culture. The cuisine is renowned, and fresh seafood spiced with chili and black peppers, saffron and olive oil can be found at inexpensive restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel tips and facts about wildlife, food, rental cars, camping, adventures, travel and tourism, cultural tours and more are easy enough to find on travel sites like Expedia or Travelocity. Entire trips can be planned using guidebooks like those from Lonely Planet. Now an artist’s perspective can enhance trip planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisitors to Portugal can expand their knowledge base with an artist’s view of Lisbon, Amadora, Cabo da Roca, Sintra, and Cascais. Prepare yourself for Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower, Bairro Alto, Alfama, the Carmo Convent, Fado and the nightlife, and that red roof cityscape with the forty full-color photos in \u003cem\u003ePanoramas of Portugal. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sun Dogs Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063418765552,"sku":"9781946732507","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781946732507_p0.jpg?v=1763809236","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781946732507","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}