Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Santarém, Portugal
Perched on a plateau beside the Tagus River, the city of Santarém served as the residence for Portugal’s monarchs during the Middle Ages. It also hosted the Cortes, the nation’s first parliament, which bestowed upon the city a remarkable collection of Gothic architecture present in its walls, churches, convents, and distinctive monuments, including a Gothic fountain featuring a royal emblem.