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| BAIXA DOWNTOWN |
The heart of the city with its broad squares and pedestrian streets is the main shopping and banking district connecting the riverfront with the city’s main avenue (Avenida da Liberdade). The area was rebuilt after the Great Earthquake of 1755, and it is an example of a mixture of neoclassic architecture and urban planning. This district has several elegant squares, pedestrian streets, cafes, and shops.
Top 3 sights: Comercio Square, Rossio Square, Santa Justa Elevator, Avenida Liberdade, Marquês de Pombal
Transportation: Metro blue line (Avenida, Restauradores, Baixa Chiado, Terreiro do Espaço), green line (Rossio, Baixa Chiado); Tram (Streetcar) 28 & 15 (Praça do Commercio) |
| BAIRRO ALTO & CHIADO |
These two districts are the cultural, bohemian, nightlife and shopping neighborhoods of the city. Bairro Alto is a working class quarter going back to the 16th century, while as Chiado is an elegant and sophisticated district of theatres, bookshops, old-style cafes and luxurious brand shops. If during the day you find Bairro Alto rather quiet, hiding some boutiques and designer store, then at night time the district wakes alive. Throughout the week you'll find people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles bar-hopping and enjoying mild weather and a drink standing on the street.
Top sights: Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Camões Square, Miradouro de Santa Catarina, Carmo Church
Transportation: Metro blue or green line (Baixa Chiado); Tram (Streetcar) 28 (Praça do Camões)
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| ALFAMA & CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE |
Alfama is the oldest part of Lisbon that due to its dense foundation survived the Great Earthquake of 1755. It is a village within a city with its narrow streets, hidden tiles and fountains, little squares, amazing viewpoints, little family restaurants, drying laundry etc. This district with its beautiful viewpoints and hidden pearls has been a source of inspiration for a lot of Fado songs and singers. In the middle of Alfama is the famous Castelo de São Jorge (Saint George’s Castle), which oldest parts go back to the 6th century, when it was ruled by the Romans, Visgoths and the Moors. This castle is seen almost from everywhere in the city and enables you to have the most breathtaking views over the city itself.
Top sights: Saint George's Castle, Miradouro das Portas do Sol , Miradouro de Santa Luzia, The National Pantheon, Graça Church and Miradouro, São Vicente de Fora Church
Transportation: Metro blue line (Sta. Apolonia); Tram (Streetcar) 28
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| BELEM |
Belem is one of the jewels of Lisbon due to its historical fragrance and several important monuments. This area is related to the Great Discoveries as man y of the great Portuguese explorers started from here their voyages of discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus are just few of these great explores passing by this harbor. The Belem area offers you a lot of discovery related information as well as the possibility to taste the best custard tarts of Portugal – the famous Pasteis de Belem. This secret recipe, providing the most delicious custard tarts of the country, has attracted people already for couple of centuries.
Top sights: Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower (Torre de Belem), Discoveries Monument, Belem Cultural Center, across the river the Monument to Christ.
Transportation: Tram (Streetcar) 15; Train from Cais do Sodre
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| PARQUE DE NAÇÕES- EXPO 1998 AREA |
The Expo 1998 area is due to its contemporary and futuristic architecture a complete contrast to the old city quarters. The area was recovered and rebuilt for the Expo 98, which theme was “The Oceans: A Heritage for the Future”. Here you can have a nice walk at the riverfront, or take a cable car, and enjoy the view of one of the world longest bridges – the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Top sights: Vasco da Gama Bridge, Oriente Station, Portugal and Atlantic Pavilions, Vasco da Gama Tower, Oceanarium, Lisbon Casino
Transportation: Metro red line (Oriente)
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| UPTOWN LISBON |
The uptown Lisbon is dominated by large 20th century apartment buildings and office blocks. In this area you can find the biggest shopping malls (Amoreiras, Colombo), some charming traditional cafes (Café Versailles) and some important museums (Gulbenkian). A bit further away you can find the beautiful Fronteira Palace and also the 18th century Aqueduct.
Top sights: Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Fronteira Palace, Anastácio Gonçalves Museum, Campo Pequeno Bullring
Transportation: Metro blue line (Praça de Espanha), yellow line (Saldanha)
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