Alfama
Charming
ancient Moorish quarter with narrow winding
streets and picturesque white washed houses,
crowned by St. George’s Castle.
Bairro
Alto
A typical night-resort and the centre of "Fado",
the traditional folk song of Portugal.
Baixa
(downtown)
The busiest financial and shopping area. Praça do
Comércio, the magnificent «Black Horse» Square
with its Triumphal Arch facing the River Tagus,
the Cathedral, the City Hall, the Carmo Convent,
etc.
Belém
The westernmost part of the city, known by its
monuments:
(Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery,
Discovery's Monument, Cultural Centre, Royal
Coaches Museum, Ajuda Royal Palace, Folk Art
Museum, and the Presidential Palace), also for its
leisure and recreational areas (marinas, yacht
clubs, restaurants, sports stadium, fountains and
gardens), and its events (parades, meetings and
races).
Remember, it was from Belém river shore that the
ships of Vasco da Gama and other famous explorers
set sail, near its graceful Tower (1515) and Jerónimos
Monastery, two of the finest examples of the
Manueline style.
Mini
Cruise Tagus River
A mini cruise is a real must in order to enjoy
Lisbon, a city overlooking the river and the
ocean. Centuries of history will emerge from its
monuments scattered along the hills. Panoramic
view of "Parque das Nações".
Parque
das Nações
The site of the Expo'98, with new spectacular
sights of Lisboa : the Vasco da Gama Tower, the
old oil refinery Galp Tower, the Pavilhão de
Portugal(a new building designed by the rewarded
Portuguese architect Siza Vieira), the Oceanarium,
and the superb "Atlantico Dome" -
Lisboa's multipurpose hall for sports, shows,
meetings and exhibitions.
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