As I said in a previous post, there were many activities for visitors in 20 different areas: at the castle, along the way to the castle, at the bottom of the hill, by the stream and along some of the city streets.
Here are some photos to give you an idea of some of the things you could do.
- You could watch strange contraptions go by...
- You could go for rides...
- You could see the exhibits...
- You could visit the many stalls...
Below is the Moroccan
section (always crowded).
- You could try you hand at making paper in the old-fashioned way at the "Paper Museum".
- You could try to hit the target using a bow and arrow.
- You could try scaling the castle walls.
- You could try using this bridge (children)...
...or this one (adults).
Hunger and thirst would be sure to hit everyone at some time, so there was an enormous food "court"...
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You could also visit the many cafes along the streets...
- You could dress up as king or queen and have your picture taken on a "royal set".
- And you could even have your palm read by "gypsies" at the "Pond of Spells"!
I really recommend you visit the official site (it's in Portuguese, Spanish and English) because it is fantastic - it has so much that I haven't even mentioned!
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Top Medieval Journey in Portugal - to the castle!
This looks like such a fun thing to do! I can imagine taking a bunch of grade 4s to this as Medieval times is a part of their curriculum.
ReplyDeleteI think that one of the reasons it is such a success is that kids and grown-ups can participate in so many fun activities.
ReplyDeleteScaling the castle wall sounds like fun, but I am sure it is easier said than done.
ReplyDeletePerhaps that was why there is only one lone scaler - courageous guy. Judging by the expressions on the adults crossing the long bridge high above the road, that wasn't exactly a walk in the park either. I would have liked to go on the excursion "into the Black Foresst" though.
ReplyDeleteLooks fun and impossible to get bored.
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