PATTERNS OF PORTUGAL

Looking for beautiful locales with rich history and delightfully bright architecture and culture? PATTERNS OF PORTUGAL has it all!

Writer and photographer Christine Chitnis takes a deep dive into Portugal's seven regions introducing readers to their storied pasts via five colorful themes:
- Azul (ceramic tiles)
- Sun Bleached (the role of the Catholic Church)
- Bougainvillea (embroidery)
- Terracotta (architecture)
- Verde (cuisine)

You will journey through the sunbaked beaches, startling blue waters, bougainvillea-draped streets, tile-covered buildings, and lush green vineyards of Portugal. From the honeyed fields of Alentejo and sparkling shores of the Algarve to the heart of cosmopolitan Lisbon and verdant valleys of the Douro - filled with over 200 gorgeous photographs, PATTERNS OF PORTUGAL captures the timeless beauty and unique essence of this stunning region.

Christine Chitnis is a writer, a photographer, and the author of Patterns of India. As a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Elle, and Condé Nast Traveler, Christine has earned a reputation as a multi-talented storyteller...