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| Castelo de Sao Jorge | |
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The Castle of São Jorge is a moorish castle set in a commanding, once very strategically important position raised above the streets of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. The castle that can be seen today...
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| Belem | |
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Belem is situated by the river and heads towards the west from central part of Lisbon. It is seen on the way to Estoril and Cascais. There are a lot of things to see in Belem. One can also spend the whole day exploring...
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| Bèlem tower | |
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Belem Tower was built in the year 1515 as a fortress in order to guard the Lisbon’s harbor entrance. This tower was also the initial point for several of the voyages of discovery. Belem Tower is known as the...
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| Alfama | |
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Alfama is the oldest district of the city and is close to the Tagus. This neighborhood was also unscathed by many earthquakes. This neighborhood is a must see as it is considered one of the most cherished jewels in Portugal....
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| Monastero di San Geronimo | |
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It was built by order of King Manuel I, who so wanted to celebrate the discovery of the shortest route to India by Vasco de Gama. The monastery was in fact built on the ruins of the church Ermida do Restelo, where according to legend, the navigator...
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Lisbon Oceanarium, located at the Parque das Nacoes, is the largest aquarium in Europe. It houses 25,000 mammals, fish and birds, in a two-storey fish tank. The whole oceanarium is an impressive building and the...
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| Baixa | |
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Baixa or downtown Lisbon is the heart of the city and is the significant shopping and banking district which stretches from the riverfront to the main avenue. The streets here are named as per the shopkeepers and craftsmen who traded...
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| Santa Justa Elevator | |
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It is a lift of the historic city with a very interesting neo-Gothic style. It connects with the Lower Carmo / Chiado. The ride takes only a few moments, but it offers a beautiful view over the rooftops of Lisbon and the Castle of San Giorgio.
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| Parque das Nações | |
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It is the ideal place for a relaxing stroll. The Jardim da agua, water works and propped from the Jardim das Ondas with a kind of long central pool, which mimics the waves of the sea. And that's where the building that houses the Oceanarium of Lisbon...
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| Praça do comercio | |
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The Praça do comercio is situated near the Tagus River and is translated as 'Commerce Square' in English. This square is also known as Terreiro do Paco. It was the location of the Pacos da Riberia until it was...
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| Ponte 25 de Abril | |
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It is a suspension bridge of more than 2 km between the two opposite banks of the River Tagus linking Lisbon to Almada. Initially named Salazar as commissioned by the dictator in the 60s, after the Carnation Revolution was called Ponte 25 de Abril,...
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| Igreja Do Carmo (Chiesa del Carmine) | |
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Originally it was part of a medieval monastery that was completely razed by the earthquake that destroyed Lisbon in 1755. The Church is presented as a set of ruins of undisputed charm.The Gothic arches rising to the blue sky as if to frame it, without...
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| Rua Augusta | |
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Paved with one of the best examples of Calçada Portuguesa, is a spectacle even when viewed from above, from several viewpoints overlooking Baixa. Additionally to the delicious coffee and pastries, there are numerous shops and stalls of street vendors,...
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| Chapito | |
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Chapito is a training school for the arts. This place is also a restaurant, a bar and outdoor terrace with city panoramic view.
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| Praça do Marques de Pombal | |
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The square is dedicated to the Marquis of Pombal, an important figure at the time of rebuilding the city after the earthquake of 1755. At the center of the square is a statue depicting Pombal 9 meters high with a lion in his hand and placed atop a...
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Overview to visit Lisbon at its best
Its coasts situated on the Atlantic Ocean, allowed to visit Lisbon in spring, summer and in the first part of autumn to have funny experience. Summer comes soon, so people start going to the sea on April.
You cannot give up to visit Belem Tower, the new aquarium and Edoardo park; Lisbon has lots places to go to, as Barrio alto, Alfama and Baixa. One of the most important museum is Calouste Gulbenkian.
The intense smell of fried fish fills Lisbon’s streets; basic ingredients are: fish, meets, soup and sweets. Wine has an important role in Portuguese food: dry and sweet Barolo is the most requested.
The climate is a continental kind with strong winter and warm temperatures in the summer from june to july in any case, it is always a windy city.


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