Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is located near the Tagus River (rio Tejo) few kilometres from Atlantic Ocean. The Inner city of Lisbon has 565.000 inhabitants and the greater Lisbon (metropolitan area) 2.5 million, 1/4 of Portugal Population. The two Most important Lisbon’s monuments are located in the municipality of Belem, 10 Km west of the city centre.
Sightseeing by Tram No.28
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The electric tram No. 28 departs from Martim Moniz Square in the Lisbon's heart and stops in the most picturesque sights of Lisbon. These small yellow trams...
Lisbon`s S. Jorge Castle
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The Lisbon’s S. Jorge Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge) built on the top of a hill is a key landmark of the city. It was taken by...
Views from the Castle
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The S. Jorge Castle is well-known for its marvellous 360° view over the city and the Tagus River. ...
Views from Alfama quarter
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The Alfama quarter is located on a hill near S. Jorge Castle. From Alfama’s terraces there are amazing views. ...
Lisbon Cathedral
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The Lisbon Cathedral was built after 1147 over the remnants of an Islamic mosque. ...
Praca do Comercio Square
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The Commerce Square (Praca do Commercio) is located between the Tagus River and the Baixa. In the middle of the square there is the Statue of King...
Baixa - Lower Town
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The Baixa consists of an ordered network of streets which run parallel and perpendicular. In the Baixa there are Lisbon’s oldest and most traditional shops. ...
Rossio Square
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The Rossio Square called simply Rossio is the popular name for the Pedro IV Square (Praca de D. Pedro IV). It has been an important Lisbon’s landmark...
Igreja do Carmo Church
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Located close to Rossio, the ruins of the gothic Carmo Church (Igreja do Carmo) are the most important trace of 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. Originally the Church was...
Santa Justa Lift
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Although Lisbon, the city built on 7 hills, has a lot of place with marvellous views, during the 20th century were built public lifts to allow good...
Views from Santa Justa
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One of the best views over Lisbon is from the top of St. Justa lift. Here you can see the Igreja do Carmo close to the lift,...
Ascensor da Bica
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Although Lisbon trams go up and down on the hills, the steepest streets requires funiculars. The Bica Funicolar (ascensor da Bica) inaugurated in 1892 is one of...
Palacio de Sao Bento
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The St. Bento Palace (Palacio de Sao Bento) is the Parliament building. The Palace originates from the first Lisbon’s Benedictine monastery built in 16th century. ...
25 de Abril Bridge
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With its length of 2.277 m., the 25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. It was...
Do and See in Lisbon
Tower of Belem
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The Tower of Belem, built to commemorate the explorer Vasco da Gama, has been declared...
Jeronimos Monastery
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The Monastery of the Hieronymites or Jeronimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos) built in 16th century...
Cascais Beach
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Located 30 Km west of Lisbon (30 minutes by train), Cascais Beaches are ideal places...
Cascais sport on the beach
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A very long pedestrian street stretches down the coastline and beaches. A lot of people...
