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Europe/Lisbon |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the Portuguese region of Lisbon, about 30 kilometers from the capital, Mafra is a fascinating city that combines Baroque art with natural beauty. Its centerpiece, the Palácio de Mafra, is one of Portugal's most magnificent Baroque complexes, built in 1717 as a palace, convent and royal library, with a collection of 25,000 ancient books and an organ that is one of Europe's greatest treasures. The city is surrounded by the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where you can explore the breathtaking scenery and forests of the Atlantic coast on foot or by bike. In June, the "Festival of Mazan" is a vibrant celebration of the local culture with traditional music, food and folklore events, attracting visitors to experience the unique charm of this "living history museum".
Alien is an administrative district located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, situated at the junction of the Tainan Plain and the hills, with agriculture and traditional industries as its main focus. The area has a long history and is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscapes, such as the famous A-lien Tin Hau Temple and the surrounding idyllic scenery. The population of Alian is about 30,000, mainly Minnanese, with Minnanese as the common language. The economy is based on rice and fruit cultivation and small and medium-sized manufacturing industries, and in recent years it has gradually developed leisure agriculture and tourism. The transportation is convenient, connecting to major cities via the Taiwan Railway and Kaohsiung MRT systems. With its simple folkways and unique local characteristics, Alien has become one of the representative areas to experience Taiwan's rural culture.