Lisbon: Beautiful Hills, A Rich History And Colourful Trams
The capital of Portugal is an ideal place for a winter vacation. The climate is perfect in which to travel around. So we enjoyed this beautiful city without the usual crowds of tourists.
According to legend, Lisbon is one of the cities that is set on seven hills; the same as Rome, or Moscow. We spent a couple of days walking up and down and we felt like there are at least twice as many hills as there actually is! So, first a tip for the ladies; don’t wear heels in Lisbon.
Lisbon is located at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. In the summer you can combine your city break with a beach holiday, but at the 'chill' time of the year you can enjoy a tranquil and romantic time by the ocean.
Lisbon is picturesque at any time of the year: narrow cobblestones street, unique atmosphere, magnificent palaces, churches and a gorgeous castle with the best viewpoint in the city.
The symbol of Lisbon is the yellow tram. To make life easier for the locals in the city, they are running three funicular services, and one elevator. For the best views you should take funicular Elevador da Bica.
We found so many different trams in Lisbon. So without any doubt we can call this city 'The City of Trams'.
All of them are colourful and unique.
They have even special Christmas tram in winter
Route number 28. An ideal way to discover the city if you don’t have a lot of time... or you are just very tired.
One more unique construction in Lisbon is the Elevador de Santa Justa. Street lift which connecting two parts of the city. This platform was built in 1902 by the student of Gustav Eiffel and provides amazing views of the Saint Jorge Castle.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its history started about 3000 years ago.
The Alfama is the city's oldest quarter to remain after the great earthquake in 1755.
If you visit Lisbon, it’s a must to listen to traditional folk music, Fado. It is very melancholic and sad. But very romantic and lyrical. The best places for Fado you can find in Alfama.
The oldest book shop in Lisbon, and all over the world, according to Guinness World records.
The magnificent Commerce Square in the day…
… and at night. The square was constructed in 1755 after the great earthquake… in the ruins of Royal palace.
The youngest brother of the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. The Salazar Bridge, on the 25th of April (the day of revolution in 1974), is even painted in the same colour and is one of the biggest suspension bridges in Europe.
Highly recommended sightseeing is just 15 minutes away from city centre: The Tower of Belem. This great construction was built in the 16th century to defend Lisbon’s harbour.
Now the Tower is in on the Unesco World Heritage list. It’s a must see attraction. Like London’s Big Ben... or the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
One more Unesco-listed attraction is Jeronimo's Monastery. It was built in the 16th century in honour of Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route to India.
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Written by Irina Golubeva
I still remember my first trip. It was to London. I fell in love with this city the moment I saw it. Just - "click", and my heartbeat quickened. I was chosen by it. Red and funny double-decker buses, serious black cabs, the gorgeous Buckingham palace... That's it! I am your admirer forever! From that moment I have visited many places and have been to many countries. Traveling became my passion. My long lasting love, which I hope will never end.
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