The ‘Rome of Portugal’ is a lesser-visited gem that’s 20°C in May

The ‘Portuguese Rome’ is steeped in history, religion and good food (Picture: Getty Images)With tens of millions of tourists flocking to its ancient streets every year, Rome can feel suffocating.In the summer it becomes so flooded with people it can be difficult to enjoy – not to mention the sweltering heat.
And this year is set to attract more crowds than ever: the Italian capital is celebrating its Jubilee Year 2025, and the death of Pope Francis has already brought droves o