Lisbon
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Visit the Sé de Lisboa Cathedral and its cloister
The Lisbon Cathedral, or Sé Cathedral, is one of the must-see monuments along with the Castle of São Jorge if you go to the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. Originally, the cathedral was known as the Church of Santa María la Mayor and it was not a cathedral until the end of the 14th century. We find the oldest cathedral in the city, with a Romanesque style, simple and polished (with a little Gothic touch). We can go visit it and access it every day of the year. History of the Sé Cathedral The Cathedral of Sé stands out from other…
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The bridges of Lisbon: Vasco de Gama and 25 de Abril
To get to Lisbon, unless you want to take a long detour, you will have to cross the Tagus River thanks to one of its two famous bridges, each one with its own special charm and built at a different time. These are the 25 de Abril bridges, the one we can see on all the postcards, and the Vasco de Gama, a truly spectacular 17 km long bridge that seems endless when you are on it. If you want to admire both up close, we recommend arriving in Lisbon through one of them and leaving through the other. The…
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A walk through the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon, cradle of Fado
The Alfama neighborhood is one of the most emblematic and important neighborhoods in Lisbon. It is located to the east of the Baixa. People already lived in this neighborhood in the Visigoth period. The Romans left their mark with the Roman Theatre, now in ruins, located on Rua de Saudade and inside the cathedral. In this neighborhood there were also many churches that were collapsed due to the famous earthquake that also destroyed important buildings and devastated the great city of Lisbon. To discover the Alfama neighborhood in depth, we recommend this guided tour of Alfama. What to see in…
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The Santa Justa Elevator, more than a means of transport
The Santa Justa Elevator, also known as the Carmo Elevator, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, and is also another form of public transport in Lisbon. Work on the elevator began in 1900 and ended in July 1902, by the French-born Portuguese engineer Raoul Mesnier, who was a disciple of Eiffel. This majestic elevator was created in the heart of Lisbon near Do Orou street and on the day of its inauguration more than 3000 tickets were sold. What is the Santa Justa Elevator like? In its beginning, the Santa Justa Elevator worked with steam, but…
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What to see at the Lisbon Fado Museum
Do you want to know the Portuguese culture in all its splendor and be able to see and listen to the traditional music of one of the most emblematic cities in Europe? In that case, you cannot miss going to visit the Museo do Fado in the capital city of Lisbon. The Fado Museum is located in the Alfama neighborhood and is one of the most interesting visits to do in Lisbon and that we discovered thanks to the travel blog Traveler Nomad. History of Fado and the museum It was in that symbolic neighborhood of the city, Alfama, where…
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What to see in Cascais and Estoril in one day. best thing to do
Just a few kilometers west of Lisbon, there are two cities with a special charm that deserve a visit that you can do in a single day. We are talking about Cascais, an old fishing town full of mansions, and Estoril, another city with a past of luxury tourism. Both towns are separated by only 2 kilometers that can be covered through a beautiful walk along the sea. Here we tell you a tour of Cascais and Estoril to visit both cities in a single day. The best you can do in this city to get to know it all…
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