Lisbon, Portugal is famous for its Fado music, ornate architecture and colonial history. There is much you can do when visiting this city with friendly local people and beautiful weather all-round the year. You will also enjoy the hotels in Lisbon, which are considerably better value than other capitals in western Europe.
Here are our picks of the best things to see while visiting Lisbon.
Praca do Comercio – It is a large and grand square that you will enjoy seeing while in Lisbon. The building was constructed as a demonstration of wealth and power of the Portuguese people. To enjoy the view the best way possible, you can get to Arco da Rua Augusta.
The Campo Pequeno – This stadium resembles the Moroccan castle which has red high walls made of bricks and giant domes structures at the top. While in there, you will be able to see less ruthless Portuguese bull fighting.
The Ponte 25 de Abril – You should see this bridge entrance to the city which spans the narrowest point of river Tejo and connects the Southern Alameda districts and north bank capital.
Igreja de Sao Roque – Churches have great interior design and to see what Lisbon has to offer in that field, visit this bland façade to see the most decorative and exquisite churches in Portugal. The interior is white washed and features Jesuit sacred art.
Parque das nacoes – it is referred to as park of nations. Originally it was Expo 98 site but now it has undergone transformation to become a prominent ultra-modern traditional and historic Lisbon. You can visit the park during the day for family fun activities or during the night to eat, drink and party.
Torre de Belem – In other words this is the tower of Belem which is a pleasant wall that guarded River Tagus mouth and Lisbon. Its uniqueness is worth seeing. When Portuguese sailors were returning home in the 16th century this is the building they saw first.
Se de Lisboa Cathedral – This great cathedral is worth visiting when you are in Lisbon. It is intertwined in the history of the Portuguese since the very early founding of the country. This is a wonderful place and once you visit it you will understand why it is a preferred venue for royal events such as funerals, weddings and coronations.
The Castelo de sao Jorge – This is the Castle of Saint George which appears above the central part of Lisbon and has been the seat of power for four hundred years. From this battlements vantage point, you will enjoy wonderful views of central Lisbon.
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos or Jeronimos Monastery – This is the best representation of extravagance in a religious building. Originally it was designed as a very modest church. You will enjoy the engineering and artistic designs of these church.
When thinking about visiting places in Lisbon, think of great museums such as Calouste Gulbenkian, National Coach Museum, naval Museum and Nacional de Arte Antiga. When visiting, you can use Roa Aurea to access the Santa Just elevator to have wonderful view of these city. When you are aware of the things to do and the hotels in Lisbon, you are able to decide and plan perfectly for your holiday in this great city.
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