Showing posts with label lisbon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lisbon. Show all posts
Alfama is the older district of Lisbon. 
Alfama one of the tourist centers of Lisbon. Because it was the place where Arabs settled due to its defensive qualities, and because its bedrock minimized the damage of the great earthquake, Alfama still preserves the old Arab Kasbahs urban layout of streets that descend the steep slope Castelo, in irregular shape , between steep slopes and steep steps.


The Parque das Nações , or  Park of Nations ,  is a part of theLisbon art, created for the EXPO98 , which offers visitors endless opportunities to spend time.
With a modern architectural landmarks, is organized in a harmonious way to make the time spent here will be of great pleasure.
Facing the river, the Parque das Nações allows only walks in the city, enjoying an excellent relationship with all elements of their environment.
On foot, by bicycle or using one of the transports available to rent, this is a worthwhile trip.
The Parque das Nações , or  Park of Nations ,  is a part of the Lisbon art, created for the EXPO98 , which offers visitors endless opportunities to spend time.
With a modern architectural landmarks, is organized in a harmonious way to make the time spent here will be of great pleasure.
Facing the river, the Parque das Nações allows only walks in the city, enjoying an excellent relationship with all elements of their environment.
On foot, by bicycle or using one of the transports available to rent, this is a worthwhile trip.




Go shopping at the neighborhood of A Baixa , the center of Lisbon , we can use to visit buildings such as the Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II .

Leaving drinks by the Bairro Alto , an area chosen by the youth to leave and that is full of small bars and pubs.

Navigating the Tagus to reach the neighborhood of Belém , it is worth the view from the river Monastery Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém .

Go to any of the nearby beach towns, like Sintra or Cascais  and spend the day relaxing in the sun and taste a dish of cod .

The Tower of S. Vicent eo the Belém Tower was begun in 1514 and was completed in 1519. 
D. Juan II Lisbon considered insufficient defenses and therefore decided that the strengthening of the estuary of the Tejo more effective. 
The king, however, died and D. Manuel, twenty years later, who had it built.
Designed by the architect Francisco de Arruda , Manueline style, the main decorative motif are the crosses of the Order of Christ, fantastic animals, plant motifs, armillary spheres and the royal crest.

Lisbon Metro Map
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