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Luso Things to See and Do
The Palace of Bussaco
Although Luso is a pleasant enough little town, there isn’t much to do there other than visit the stunning Palace and forest of Buçaco. If you still find you have some time left, you can head over to the spa that is right in the middle of town.
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28 Sep 2007
28 Sep 2007
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The Forest and Palace of Buçaco
For centuries, the beautiful forest of Buçaco, a verdant woods on the side of a hill, was a monastic retreat. The Carmelite monks lived a life of seclusion inside the walled-off forest, and no women were allowed inside by papal decree. This was intended to keep the monks from temptation. The...
For centuries, the beautiful forest of Buçaco, a verdant woods on the side of a hill, was a monastic retreat. The Carmelite monks lived a life of seclusion inside the walled-off forest, and no women were allowed inside by papal decree. This was intended to keep the monks from temptation. The...
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Luso, Portugal
Luso, Portugal
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