LISBON, PORTUGAL what to see??

Question

I just watched a show about Lisbon (passport to europe to be exact) and now i really wanna go there. are there any websites where i can get more info about attractions in lisbon or feedback from anyone on cool things to see and do?? please share anything from trips you've gone on to lisbon, or any native lisbonas (lizch-bo-nazch so cool how they have sean connery "s" sounds) that could tell me stuff only locals know?? please help, thx

Answer 1

Hi! Being from Portugal here are my advices of places you shouldn't miss: (I'll give you the Portuguese names and it will be easier for you to find them)

In Lisbon---- Torre de Belém (Torre=tower) e Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Mosteiro=monastery) (both in a place called Belém where you easily can spend a whole day - lots of history and museums. Don't miss the sweet called "Pastel de Belém" (sort of a sweet cake) sold on a coffee right outside the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos that is the only one in Portugal that makes them. It's like a tradition now, it dates back to the last century when they opened and started selling the cakes and until today in spite of their success this is the only coffee that makes them.
Old Lisbon, the old streets and neighbourhood (Bairro=neighbourhood), like Bairro Alto, Largo de Camões, Avenida da Liberdade and of course do the walking from centre Lisbon (from Rossio (a square) or Praça da Figueira (Praça=square) or even Praça do Comércio) to the top of the hill to the castle (Castelo de São Jorge). You go through some really old fashion streets and in the castle you can have the breathtaking view of all Lisbon.
Visit also the new part of Lisbon - the Expo or Parque das Nações. Built to be the World Exposition of 98 and now it was converted into a huge park=Parque full of sights and things to do. Don't miss the Aquarium (it's really good).

Outside Lisbon----- it's not far and it's worth your trip. Trust me!
Cascais----Take a train from Lisbon (from the station called Cais do Sodré) to Cascais (a village near the sea that is beautiful). Not only the train trip will take you trough the seacoast all the way to Cascais (it's one of the best trips here) but also visiting old fashioned Cascais is a wonderful way to spend a day. If you can, you can even go to one of the several beaches near. If you can visit a beach called "Guincho". The last beach on the coast (to go there you do a good 2 hours walk through some boardwalk passing several places to visit and amazing ocean views).

Sintra---- a village considered a national monument for all the old buildings, gardens, national park, castles and the palace on the top of the hill. To really see it all you should spend at least 2 days there but if you only got a day visit this: Palácio da Pena (Palácio=palace), Castelo dos Mouros (Castelo=castle) and walk around the old village. It's amazing. If you like walking you can do several different hiking trips from the village to the palace through the gardens and natural forest (for me this is the best hiking ever).

Answer 2

Lisbon is Europe's second-oldest capital and after home to the world's best explorers like Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator, getting the very first true world town, the capital of an empire spreading total continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China; Goa, India) and know you are able to spend several time to understand this old city, with hotelbye is where you ought to start. The absolute most acknowledged of Lisbon's important attractions is the St. George's Castle. This fortress orders a fantastic place near Alfama on the crown of a mountain overlooking the Portuguese capital. This is certainly one of Lisbon's hottest tourist destinations. Its extraordinary battlements, participating memorial, and exciting archaeological site mix to really make the fortress a rewarding experience for everyone, and children particularly will cherish clambering on the tough surfaces and towers that encircle the grounds.

Answer 3

i've got been to South Portugal no longer far off from Lagos and that i definitely like it! go walk around some little cities: maximum of them are extraordinarily and that they sell advantageous pottery and all varieties and have little cafes and eating places. Exploring little hidden places is exciting (and risk-free) and the form is extraordinarily. The Portuguese are friendly human beings (maximum talk some english) and the seashores are great (on west coast too) and a few are good 4 surfing plus the components is acceptable even with the actuality that it could get v warm besides the indisputable fact that it is so advantageous in morning and evening. Horse using (if u like that stuff) is likewise good. If u like background there are a extensive style of previous forts and issues from while Portugal became below Arab rule: ideal geometric pattens in tiling etc. Plus u can study approximately Henry the Navigator. And visit Cape St.Vincent then u can tell all and sundry you have been to the fringe of the international (coz that's what portuguese sailers used to think of it became). there's a city referred to as Villamora down the coast from Faro (do no longer understand if that's going to be too far) that has great evening existence with a on line casino and each thing too. It relies upon what you're into. And seeings as Lagos is portuguese for "lakes" there are certain to be some the place you're able to do watersports like crusing, windsurfing or peddle-boats. there's a place like that the place i am going. there'll additionally in all probability be some golf tiers around too if u like that. i'm hoping this facilitates you. there is often a extensive style of stuff to do for all tastes even with the actuality that sometime's that's great staying on the sea coast all day. Have a great holiday!! and that i'm hoping u'll relish your self as much as i visit (going back this twelve months) playstation : take greater than a number of sunlight exhibit screen plus mosquito repellent.

Answer 4

I think this link might help...


http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Portugal/Distrito_de_Lisboa/Lisbon-286122/TravelGuide-Lisbon.html

All the information that i try to obtain when going to travel comes from this website =)

And I'm really glad that you liked our city =D Hope you enjoy it over here !

Answer 5

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