Visited Lisbon in the summer. You could say we went there to escape Bucharest’s scorching heat. Things to do:
– you can start with a free guided tour; we like joining such tours on our first day someplace new; we enjoy learning about the history and how it influenced the evolution and development of the city
– eating in local restaurants outside the tourist area; they have set menus for under 10 euro; great for experiencing a different cuisine
– walking around Alfama; this is the oldest part of Lisbon, the one that survived the 1755 earthquake
– eat pastel de nata (Portuguese egg tart)
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- There are several funicular trams in Lisbon, assisting lazy tourists
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- .. as well as an elevator, also part of the public transportation network
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- The Moorish Castle
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- Arco da Rua Augusta
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- Jeronimos Monastery
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- .. and the neighboring Chuch Santa Maria de Belem
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- Belem Tower, one of Lisbon’s top attractions, judging by the long queues
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- Same models we saw in Macao
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- Monument of the Discoveries
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- .. and, in front, a map of how the Portuguese expanded across the world
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- The 25 de Abril Bridge
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- The Sanctuary of Christ the King, inspired by the similar statue in Rio de Janeiro
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- Alfama
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- Alfama
