1. Lisbon
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2. Torre de Belem
The Torre de Belém, formerly Torre de São Vicente, is a fortification located in Belém, on the right bank of the Tagus River, where Belém beach once existed, it was originally surrounded by water along its entire perimeter. Over the centuries it was surrounded by the beach, until today it became part of dry land. One of the city's ex libris, the monument is an architectural icon of the reign of D. Manuel I.
Over time, the tower lost its function of defending the Tagus River and, following the Philippine occupation, the old warehouses gave way to dungeons. On the four floors of the tower, the Governor's Room, the Kings Room, the Audience Room and, finally, the Chapel with its characteristic 16th century vaults remain. The Tower of São Vicente (1514) belongs to a formation defending the Tagus basin ordered to be erected by João II of Portugal, composed to the south by the tower of São Sebastião da Caparica (1481) and to the west by the Tower of Santo António de Cascais ( 1488).
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3. Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Designed by architect Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, this monument rises more than 50 meters high in front of the Tagus River. Built for the first time in 1940, part of the Portuguese World Exhibition, one of the largest exhibitions organized in Portugal to date.
Originally built from perishable materials, it was rebuilt in 1960, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique – a great driver of the Portuguese Discoveries. Taking the shape of a stylized caravel that sets out to sea, it takes the Infante to the bow, followed by some protagonists of overseas prowess and culture of the time portrayed with symbols that individualize them, namely, navigators, cartographers, warriors, colonizers, evangelizers, chroniclers and artists.
In the yard leading to the monument, the Compass Rose immediately stands out, inaugurated on August 5, 1960, designed in the architect's studio. Luís Cristino Silva and offered by the Rep. of South Africa.
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4. Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
The request made by King D. Manuel to the Holy See dates back to 1496, asking for authorization to build a large monastery at the entrance to Lisbon, close to the banks of the Tagus. In 1501 work began and, approximately a century later, the works were completed.
The Jerónimos Monastery is usually considered the "jewel" of the Manueline style. This exclusively Portuguese style integrates architectural elements from the late Gothic and Renaissance, associating it with a Christological and naturalistic royal symbolism, which makes it unique and worthy of admiration.
To occupy the Monastery, D. Manuel chose the monks of the Order of S. Jerónimo, whose functions, among others, would be to pray for the king's soul and provide spiritual assistance to sailors and navigators who left Restelo beach to discover other worlds. . Today it is reviewed by each of us not only as a remarkable piece of architecture but as an integral part of our culture and identity.
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Pastel de nata is a popular Portuguese sweets specialty, inspired by convents. It was created by monks at the Jerónimos Monastery and has certified origin. The original recipe is called Pastel de Belém, produced exclusively at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
In 1837, in Belém, close to the Jerónimos Monastery, in an attempt to make a living, the clergy of the monastery offered some custard tarts for sale. At that time, Belém and Lisbon were two distinct locations with access by steamboats. The presence of the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower attracted numerous tourists who contributed to spreading the Belém pastries.
Feel invited to try a pastel de Belém + a coffee (espresso)
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6. Ponte 25 de Abril
The 25 de Abril Bridge is a road-rail suspension bridge over the Tagus River that connects the city of Lisbon (north bank) to the city of Almada (south bank), in Portugal. The bridge crosses the Tagus estuary in the final and narrowest part — the so-called Tagus bottleneck.
The bridge is 2,277 m long. With a free span of 1,013 m, the 25 de Abril Bridge is the 33rd largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck houses 6 road routes (3 per direction), while the lower deck houses two electrified railway lines that run from Lisbon to Setúbal.
Construction began in November 1962 and lasted four years. It was opened on August 6, 1966, then with just a road deck. On July 29, 1999, the railway deck was inaugurated.
Until 1974, the 25 de Abril Bridge was called Ponte Salazar, named after the prime minister who ordered it to be built. The name April 25th alludes to the revolution of April 25th, 1974.
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7. Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
The National Sanctuary of Christ the King, built in 1959, is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus, consisting of a portico designed by the architect António Lino, 75 meters high, topped by the statue of the Holy Redeemer of open arms facing the city of Lisbon, 28 meters high, the work of Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal, including the portico, rises to a height of 82 meters. The sanctuary and monument to Christ the King is the biggest tourist attraction in the municipality of Almada.
This monument is the best viewpoint overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Christ the King, Almada's landmark, appears.
It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, measuring 110 meters high.
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8. Castelo de Sao Jorge
São Jorge Castle is one of Lisbon's most emblematic monuments, located on the city's highest hill.
The oldest known fortification at the site dates back to the 17th century. II BC, although traces found here date back to the 17th century. VI BC Archeology has also made it possible to discover traces of Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims, proving constant human occupation since ancient times.
The castle itself was founded in the 10th and 11th centuries, when Lisbon was an important Muslim port city. In 1147, the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, conquered the castle and the city from the Moors. Between the century. XIII and the century. XVI had its most important period. In the century. XVI, it was in the castle that King D. Manuel I received Vasco da Gama after his sea voyage to India.
Declared a National Monument in 1910, it underwent major restoration work during the 19th century. XX, which gave it its current appearance. It can be said that it has the best view of the city and the Tagus River.
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9. Miradouro de Santa Luzia
No matter how short the walk through the Alfama neighborhood, you will certainly pass in front of the lively Miradouro de Santa Luzia. There, next to the garden and pergolas, artists and a considerable public gather in the late afternoon.
The place, in itself, is pleasant: it has flowers, colorful tiles and places to sit. But what makes a viewpoint a special place, we know, is the view. In this regard, there is nothing to complain about: from there you can admire the sea of red roofs of Alfama until you reach the banks of the Tagus, in the region of the new Cais de Cruzeiros.
The Miradouro de Santa Luzia is close to another terrace with views of the city: the Miradouro das Portas do Sol. It is worth combining the two viewpoints on the same tour.
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10. Se de Lisboa
The Lisbon Cathedral, also known as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maior, is considered the oldest church in Lisbon, having been built at the beginning of the second half of the 12th century, after the reconquest of the city from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques.
It is also the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon and the Parish of the Sé and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
The construction of the Lisbon Cathedral began around 1147, when the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, reconquered these lands from the Moors.
It was built under a Muslim mosque where previously, according to archaeological excavations, it was a Christian temple of the German Visigoths.
The first architect of the work was Master Roberto, a Frenchman who also worked on the Cathedral of Coimbra and the Monastery of Santa Cruz.
It was also at this time that D. Afonso Henriques ordered the relics of the martyr Saint Vincent of Zaragoza to return from the Algarve, which are now deposited in the Cathedral.
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11. Praca Dom Pedro IV
Reborn from the rubble of the 1755 earthquake, this beautiful Lisbon square delimits the Baixa Pombalina area to the north. Its space unfolds in a large quadrangle, dominated by the harmonious neoclassicism of the D. Maria II Theater, built on the site where the House of the Inquisition was located.
However, over time, it was Rossio, a sunny and welcoming space, that gained the privilege of being a forum for Lisbon's bourgeoisie. The square was lively with hotels (now gone) that were filled with foreigners, shops and tobacconists and cafes.
Life changed and most of the cafes disappeared, but Café Nicola (western side) and Pastelaria Suiça (eastern side) remained to bear witness to another time. In the center, a 28 m high column, placed here in 1870, supports the statue of King D. Pedro IV, who holds the Constitutional Charter in his right hand. In 1889 two monumental fountains were added, one on each side of the column, where friendly florists sell flowers.
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12. Rua Augusta
Rua Augusta is the main artery of downtown Lisbon and emerged after the reconstruction of this region, which was destroyed with the 1755 earthquake.
The street was named in honor of Augusta, the figure of King D. José I and forms the connection between Praça do Comércio and Praça D. Pedro IV (Praça do Rossio).
The famous Rua Augusta is the main tourist street in Lisbon. It is also a pedestrian street, which was closed to traffic.
There you will see several restaurants, hotels and shops, including major international brands. In addition, it is also the stage for several street artists.
The beautiful Portuguese sidewalk that covers Rua Augusta is also another of its beauties.
Walk down this street, towards Praça do Comercio.
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13. Arco do Triunfo
Although it was inaugurated in 1875, the Rua Augusta Arch was planned in 1759 to commemorate the Pombaline reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake. Open to the public since August 9, 2013, this space deserves to be visited for its impressive view of downtown Lisbon and the Tagus River.
The Rua Augusta Triumphal Arch has always impressed anyone walking along Lisbon's busiest pedestrian street.
It symbolizes the strength of Lisbon reborn after the fury of earth, fire and sea that consumed it in the 1755 earthquake.
At the top, you can observe the magnificent sculptures by Célestin Anatole Calmels, where Glory crowns Genius and Valor. The remaining statues, designed by Victor Bastos, represent figures from our history. On the left we find the Marquês de Pombal, the next are Vasco da Gama, Viriato and, further to the right, Nuno Álvares Pereira.
It is impossible not to feel inspired by such values, in a 360º view from which you can see the best that Lisbon has to offer.
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14. Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Praça do Comércio, still commonly referred to by its old name of Terreiro do Paço, is a square in downtown Lisbon located next to the Tagus River, in the area that was the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for around two centuries and which today it is partially occupied by some government departments. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, measuring around 36,000 m². The square is limited by 79 arches.
It is considered a historical symbol of political power and a manifestation of capital in Portugal. This symbolism is generally associated with State centralism.
In 1511, King Manuel I transferred his residence from Castelo de São Jorge to this location next to the river. The Paço da Ribeira, as well as its library of 70,000 volumes, were destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. In the reconstruction, coordinated by Eugénio dos Santos, the square became the fundamental element of the Marquês de Pombal's plan. The famous Martinho da Arcada café, the oldest in Lisbon, is located in this square.
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15. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
The Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara is well known to those who visit Lisbon. Nobody wants to miss the wide panoramic view, between Eduardo VII Park and the Tagus River, which can be seen from there. Located on the Amoreiras/Chiado axis, just below the Jardim do Príncipe Real, this rectangular space, consisting of two uneven levels, has other reasons of interest in addition to the beautiful views. The oldest piece found in the Garden comes from the gardens of Palácio da Bemposta, on Colina de Santana. In addition to the artistic elements that make up this admirable space, we cannot fail to highlight that this is one of the best places to observe the very special light of Lisbon.
If the light is more raw in the morning, the evening offers a truly stunning scene whatever the time of year.
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16. Jardim do Principe Real
The Jardim do Príncipe Real, officially called Jardim França Borges, is a garden located in Lisbon, located near Bairro Alto, this romantic garden was built in the mid-19th century. XIX. As aspects to highlight we have the existence of a Buçaco Cedar (Cupressus lusitanica), with more than 20 meters in diameter, and which is one of the trees that is classified as being of public interest in this location, and the underground water reservoir of the Patriarchal. The weekly organic farming products market held on Saturdays is one of the many events that take place here.
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17. Praca Dos Restauradores
Praça dos Restauradores is located in downtown Lisbon, at the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, a few meters from Praça de Dom Pedro IV (better known as Rossio).
The square is characterized by the tall obelisk, 30 meters high, called Monument to the Restauradores and inaugurated on April 28, 1886, which commemorates the country's liberation from Spanish rule on December 1, 1640.
The sidewalk floor in the square's central sign is made of Portuguese cobblestone.
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18. Parque Eduardo VII
Parque Eduardo VII de Virgínia, formerly Parque da Liberdade, is the largest park in the center of Lisbon, being locally known only as Parque Eduardo VII. Located in São Sebastião da Pedreira, today, it was named in 1903 in honor of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, who had visited Lisbon the previous year to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries.
Parque Eduardo VII was built in the first half of the 20th century to give Lisbon what the Passeio Público had given until the middle of the 20th century. XIX in terms of enjoyment of public space - and which had been destroyed following the opening of Avenida da Liberdade, in 1882. The open land belonging to Pedreira de São Sebastião was used and, originally, it was intended for the "green" extension of the Liberty avenue. The current configuration of the park was designed by architect Francisco Keil do Amaral (1942).
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Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquês de Pombal and Count of Oeiras, was Prime Minister of D. José I, between 1750 and 1777, having been most responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon, after the 1755 earthquake. proportions, built in his honor, through public subscription, is composed of the figure of the marquis with a lion, in bronze, sitting on a pedestal, approximately 40 m high, in worked stone, bearing 4 medallions in the upper part, which represent Pombal's main collaborators, including Manuel da Maia, Eugénio dos Santos and Machado de Castro, while the lower part of the base is surrounded by several allegorical figures, namely a female figure symbolizing rebuilt Lisbon and 3 sculptural groups evoking the reforms carried out by Pombal in the fields of agriculture, industry and education.
It was opened on May 13, 1934
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20. Lisbon
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