Lisbon, Portugal Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Western Europe, Spain & Portugal, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Shawn Middleton | ISBN: | 1230000583909 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | July 31, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Shawn Middleton |
| ISBN: | 1230000583909 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press |
| Publication: | July 31, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is located on seven hills near the Tejo River. In spite of the hilly terrain, the city can be easily explored on foot. Lisbon has a good transportation system, which includes hill elevators known as “funiculars”. The longest bridge in Europe and some of the world’s oldest neighborhoods are also located here. Lisbon is also one of the cheapest major cities in Europe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Lisbon - Overview - Culture - Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Cristo Rei - Santa Justa Elevator - Castelo de São Jorge - Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge - Aqueduto das Aguas Livres - Ponte Vasco da Gama (Vasco do Gama Bridge) - Belem Tower - Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Tribute to the Eastern Empire of Portugal) - Jerónimo’s Monastery (Tombs of Prominent Portuguese Figures) - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga - Museu da Marinha - Parque das Nações (Park of Nations) - Ajuda Botanical Gardens - Fado Shows at the Cine Theatro Gymnasium - Alfama (Lisbon’s Oldest District) - Recommendations For The Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is located on seven hills near the Tejo River. In spite of the hilly terrain, the city can be easily explored on foot. Lisbon has a good transportation system, which includes hill elevators known as “funiculars”. The longest bridge in Europe and some of the world’s oldest neighborhoods are also located here. Lisbon is also one of the cheapest major cities in Europe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Lisbon - Overview - Culture - Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Cristo Rei - Santa Justa Elevator - Castelo de São Jorge - Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge - Aqueduto das Aguas Livres - Ponte Vasco da Gama (Vasco do Gama Bridge) - Belem Tower - Afonso de Albuquerque Square (Tribute to the Eastern Empire of Portugal) - Jerónimo’s Monastery (Tombs of Prominent Portuguese Figures) - Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga - Museu da Marinha - Parque das Nações (Park of Nations) - Ajuda Botanical Gardens - Fado Shows at the Cine Theatro Gymnasium - Alfama (Lisbon’s Oldest District) - Recommendations For The Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop
