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Lisbon
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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Lisbon
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Lisbon
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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Lisbon
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Lisbon
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Visit the Feira da Ladra, the most interesting market in Lisbon
If you visit Lisbon, one of the places that a tourist cannot miss is the Feira da Ladra, also called the market or the fair of the thief. You cannot miss this market as it would be one of the most native and original activities in the area. Its curious name comes from many years ago, during the dark times of the Middle Ages, when stolen objects were sold at the market and the black market was rampant in the area. What to buy at the Feira da Ladra The flea market is located in Campo de Santa Clara, near…
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Lisbon
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Lisbon
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Lisbon
What to see in Sintra, a fairytale town very close to Lisbon. rock cape
Very close to Lisbon, about 30 kilometers away, there is a dream place that you should not miss. This is Sintra, a beautiful city to which you can dedicate an excursion from the Portuguese capital. In addition, in the surroundings there are very interesting places such as Cabo de Roca, Estoril or Cascais, which are also worth a visit. In Sintra we can highlight two very different parts. On the one hand, the historic center located on the slopes of a mountain, and on the other hand the Castelo dos Mouros and the Palacio da Pena, located at the top…
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