Lisbon SMART TOURISM GUID E

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Smart Tourism Guide This guidebook is a result of the “Smart Tourism”project (2011-2013), co-financed by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), Grundtvig section. The project has been promoted by the Italian Association of people with Down syndrome (AIPD) in partership with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and the Portuguese Association of people with Down syndrome (APPT21). SMART TOURISM GUIDE

Contents Welcome page 06 History page 09 Embassies in Lisbon page 11 Useful information page 13 Where to sleep page 18 Where to eat page 20 Having Fun page 26 Transport page 29 Lisbon Tour 1 page 45 Lisbon Tour 2 page 54 Maps page 65 Other Things to See page 70 Outside Lisbon page 79 Credits page 86 Welcome

6 Smart Tourism Guide Where is ?

Portugal is a European country situated in the western most part of the Peninsula Iberian. The red arrow points Portugal on the map.

Lisbon 7 Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. This means that the government meets in Lisbon. Look at the map. The red arrow shows where Lisbon is.

8 Smart Tourism Guide History

Lisbon 9 Portugal was born in 1139. Portugal’s first king was D. Afonso Henriques.

In 1755, an earthquake and fire destroyed Lisbon and the entire city had to be reconstructed.

10 Smart Tourism Guide Embassies in Lisbon

Lisbon 11 Embassy of Ireland nº 200, 4º andar, 1250-147 Lisboa 213308200

Embassy of Italy Largo Conde Pombeiro, nº 6, 1150 Lisboa 213 515 320

12 Smart Tourism Guide Useful Information

Lisbon 13 The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. Portuguese is also spoken in , Cape Verde, Guiné-Bissau, São Tomé e Príncipe, Angola, Mozambique, Macau and .

Telephones: Dial the country code +351 before the phone number for calls from abroad. Emergency number – 112 Information number – 118 Lost and found BUS () – 21 853 54 03 Lost and found Subway (METRO) – 21 350 01 15

14 Smart Tourism Guide Emergencies: If you are lost or in trouble, policemen in Portugal are called Polícia.

They wear dark blue uniforms with Polícia written on the back. They also often wear a bright green jacket, this will also have Polícia written on the back.

Lisbon 15 National Holidays

New Year - January 1. Freedom Day - April 25. Worker´s Day - May 1. - June 10. St. Anthony’s Day - June 13. Assumption of Mary - August 15. Immaculate Conception - December 8. Christmas Day - December 25.

16 Smart Tourism Guide The traditional Portuguese music is fado.

The most popular sport is football.

Lisbon 17 Where to sleep

18 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon boasts very good award winning hostels for young travelers as well as Bed and Breakfast and Hotels.

In Lisbon we recommend sleeping in:

Novotel Lisboa Avenida José Malhoa 1 1A 1099-051 LISBOA PORTUGAL http://www.novotel.com/pt/hotel-0784-novotel-lisboa/

Lisbon 19 Where to eat

20 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon has many restaurants and eating places that cater for every taste. You can experience traditional Portuguese food, like codfish, sardines and many more. In Lisbon we recommend eating in:

Nosolo Itália Italian restaurant situated in Praça do Comércio, Ala Norte. +351 218 873 226 http://www.nosoloitalia.com/

Lisbon 21 Bella Lisa Elevador Italian restaurant situated on top of the Lift +351 213477311 http://www.bellalisaelevador.com/

Hennessy’s Irish Pub Typical Irish bar, situated at Rua Cais do Sodré, 32-38 +351 213462467 http://www.hennessys-pub.com/

22 Smart Tourism Guide O Conquistador Portuguese restaurant situated at Travessa de São Bartolomeu 12 – 16, Lisboa. Next to Saint George Castle. +351 218810463

Martinho da Arcada Portuguese restaurant located at Praça do Comércio. +351 218 879 259 http://www.martinhodaarcada.pt/

Lisbon 23 Bota Alta Portuguese restaurant located at Travessa da Queimada 37 , Lisboa 1200 +351 213427959

Império dos Sentidos Portuguese restaurant located at Rua da Atalaia 35, Bairro Alto, Lisboa +351 213431822 http://www.imperiodossentidos.com.pt/

24 Smart Tourism Guide Celeiro Dieta – Macrobiotic food Supermaket and restaurant catering for those who enjoy macrobiotic diet meals. It is at Rua 1º Dezembro, Baixa/.

Lisbon 25 Having Fun

26 Smart Tourism Guide In Lisbon, we suggest having fun in:

1. Centro Comercial Colombo: Shopping Centre at Avenida Lusíada, Lisboa.

2. Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama: Shopping Centre at Avenida D. João II, Lisboa.

3. 3D: Bar, located at Rua de nº57, Lisboa Tel. (+351) 91 192 59 90.

4. Chapitô: Bar located at Costa do Castelo, n.º 1 / 7, Lisboa.

Lisbon 27 5. Rock in : Bar-rock, located at Rua Paiva de Andrade, 7-13 - Chiado Tel. +351 213 464 859

6. Casa da Mariquinhas: Fado house, located in Praça da Armada, 17 - Alcântara Tel: 918 335 560.

7. Café Bar Fora de Moda: Bar located at Largo St Estêvão 9-A, 1100-505, Lisboa (Santo Estevão).

8. Centro Cultural de Belém: Cultural and Art Exhibit center located at Praça do Império, Lisboa +351 213 612 400.

9. Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa: Zoo located at Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Lisboa (Metro Sete Rios).

28 Smart Tourism Guide Transport

Lisbon 29 If you want to use buses and subway is better that you buy the Viva Viagem Card.

The Viva viagem card is an electronic card that is validated by approaching the card to the contactless validators; it is reloadable and specially designed for tourists.

PRICES

The Viva viagem card costs 0.50 € and can be reloaded unlimitedly during one year after purchase.

The following tickets can be loaded in the Viva viagem card for use in the: • Bus/Subway single ticket • 1 day ticket Bus/Subway

30 Smart Tourism Guide In Lisbon you can travel by Subway, Bus, , Taxi or Sightseeing.

From the airport to downtown you can use Bus, Subway or Taxi.

Lisbon 31 Metropolitano de Lisboa

http://www.metrolisboa.pt

PRICES

€ 1,40 – single ticket.

In the next page you will find an example of the Subway network with all the stations.

32 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon 33 Bus http://www.carris.pt/

PRICES

€ 1,80 – on board single ticket. € 1,40 – single ticket. Need to buy a ticket on automatic machines. € 6 – 1 day ticket for all Bus/Subway network, 24 hours.

In the next page you will find an example of the BUS network. You can find it in all bus stops. You can also find the bus schedule and its route, as shown for Tram 28 in tour 1.

34 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon 35 Taxi

You can find taxis with two colors: green and black or beige.

PRICES

€ 10 (average to downtown).

36 Smart Tourism Guide Train www.cp.pt

PRICES

€ 2,15 – single ticket to

Lisbon 37 38 Smart Tourism Guide Sightseeing http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/portugal/ lisbon.htm

For more information you can call to 219 942 634.

PRICES

Adult: € 18 (valid for 24 hours) Children: € 9 (valid for 24 hours)

There are two routes: the blue and the red routes. You can travel around Lisbon and visit the main Lisbon monuments, using these two routes.

Lisbon 39 The start point for the blue and red routes is Marquês de Pombal. You can find this map on the Sightseeing Bus.

40 Smart Tourism Guide Tram http://www.carris.pt/

PRICES

€ 2,85 – on board single ticket € 1,40 – single ticket. Need to buy a ticket on automatic machines € 6 – 1 day ticket for all Carris/Subway network, 24 hours

Lisbon 41 The tram number 28 follows the same route as our TOUR 1.

42 Smart Tourism Guide The tram number 12 goes by a few of the places included in TOUR 1.

Lisbon 43 The tram number 15 takes you to the start of TOUR 2.

44 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon Tour n. 1

Lisbon 45 There is tourist info on places, like what there is to see, little bit of history. Take the bus number 28 and get off near the Castle. 1. St. George´s Castle (Castelo São Jorge) - with your back to the castle´s exit gates, walk down the Chão da Feira Street (Rua do Chão da Feira) and pass the red gate of the Belmonte Palace (Palácio Belmonte). Continue straight down to the street of the ruins. Turn right at the Beco do Maldonado Street (Rua do Beco do Maldonado), and go down the stairs. Walk to the Sun Gates Square (Largo das Portas do Sol) and admire the beautiful scenery of the city of Lisbon from this site.

46 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING TIMES

1st of November to 28th of February - 9:00 to 18:00 1st of March to 31th October - 9:00 to 21:00 Closed on 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December

PRICES

Adult: € 7,5 Children up to 10 years old: Free Students up to 25 years old: € 4 Disabled visitors: € 4 Senior: € 4 Discounts will be applied to families and groups

Lisbon 47 2. Sun Gates (Portas do Sol) – back to the view, turn left and go down to find a small garden on the left. You have just arrived at the Santa Luzia viewpoint.

3. Santa Luzía Viewpoint – back to the viewpoint turn left and down, following the tram rails to the Cathedral Square. Facing the plate, on the left side, is Lisbon´s Cathedral.

48 Smart Tourism Guide 4. - back to the cathedral, continue on the left side of the ride.

OPENING TIMES

Monday to Saturday - 9:00 to 19:00

Walk down to the Santo António da Sé Street (Rua de Santo António da Sé).

Lisbon 49 Continue straight (notice that you will find a church on the left) and cross the road to the Conceição Street (Rua da Conceição). Walking down the Conceição Street (Rua da Conceição) and turn left into the Prata Street (Rua da Prata). Continue ahead, now within view of the River (Rio Tejo) in the background. At the end of the Prata Street (Rua da Prata), you arrive at Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio).

50 Smart Tourism Guide 5. Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) - In the centre of the square you can see a very old statue of our king José riding on a horse that is trampling a lot of snakes. Across the road near the river you can visit the old wharf of Lisbon, the Pier Columns (Cais das Colunas).

6. Pier Columns (Cais das Colunas) - along the river you can see the South Rim and . With your back to the pier, cross the road again. Continue straight, crossing the Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio). Facing the triumphal arch (Arco do Triunfo) that opens to the Augusta Street (Rua Augusta), cross the road and pass the arch to go to the Augusta Street (Rua Augusta).

Lisbon 51 7. Walking Downtown Lisbon - continue straight along Augusta Street (Rua Augusta) to find Santa Justa Street (Rua de Santa Justa) on the left. Enjoy a ride on this famous lift and the view across the old part of the city. Go up the stone stairs and turn left onto the Carmo Street (Rua do Carmo) until you reach a crossroad with the Garret Street (Rua Garret), (doors of the shopping center Warehouses Chiado). With your back to the doors of the mall, go up Garret Street (Rua Garret), past the church of Chiado, towards the Restaurant / Café “A Brasileira”, taking the opportunity to see the statue of the famous Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa. Cross the road to Camões Square (Largo Camões).

52 Smart Tourism Guide 8. Camões Square (Largo Camões) - climb the Misericordia Street (Rua da Misericordia), continue on the São Pedro de Alcântara Street (Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara), to the viewpoint named São Pedro de Alcântara.

9. São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint - enjoy the fantastic view of the city and grab a bite to eat at the cafe Lost In, in Principe Real, or in the Royal Prince´s Garden (Jardim do Príncipe Real).

10. Royal Prince´s Garden (Jardim do Príncipe Real).

Lisbon 53 Lisbon Tour n. 2

54 Smart Tourism Guide With the help of sightseeing or tram 15 you can arrive at Belém. You also have the Bus lines to get to Belém such as 714, 727, 728, 729, 751. See the map to find where the bus lines are.

Lisbon 55 1. Hop off the tram at the tram stop near the Coach Museum, visit the museum. At the exit, back to the main gate, turn right and go up to Belém pastry house where you can eat the most famous Portuguese custard pastries. At the exit, back to the door of crayons, turn right and follow the signs to the Monastery.

OPENING TIMES

Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December

56 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES

Adult: € 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Students: € 2 Senior: € 2,5 Discounts will be applied to families and groups

Lisbon 57 2. Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), visit the Monastery. At the front door, your back to the monastery, turn right towards the Planetarium / Museum of the Navy (Planetário/Museu da Marinha), crossing in front of the giant Belém Cultural Centre (CCB), (which you can visit for free). This modern building is also a monument to the to pay tribute to Portugal`s great seafaring heroes. Continue straight until you find the underground passage level that leads you to a startling sight - the very very old Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos)

58 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING TIMES

October to May - 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 17:00) May to September - 10:00 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:00) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December

PRICES

Adult: € 7,5 Children up to 10 years old: Free Students up to 25 years old: € 4 Disabled visitors: € 4 Senior: € 4 Discounts will be applied to families and groups

Lisbon 59 3. Monument to the Discoveries, back to the Monument, turn left towards the Marina, past the line of restaurants (take a break for lunch) and go straight on to the gardens of the Belém Tower (Torre de Belém).

60 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING TIMES

May to September - Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00 (last admission at 18:30) October to April - Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December

PRICES

Adult: € 3 Children up to 12 years old: Free Students: € 2 Senior: € 2 Discounts will be applied to families and groups

Lisbon 61 4. Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), enter and visit this fantastic castle by the river. At the end, reverse this route to visit the gardens of Belém (at the center square surrounded by various monuments)

OPENING TIMES

October to May - 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 17:00) May to September - 10:00 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:00) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December

62 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES

Adult: € 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Discounts will be applied to students, seniors, families and groups

5. Belém Gardens (Jardins de Belém)

Lisbon 63 If you have time, catch the bus or tram 18 to 6. Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico da Ajuda)

OPENING TIMES

1st of October to 31th of March - 9:00 to 18:00 1st of May to 30th September - 9:00 to 20:00

PRICES

Adult: € 2 Children up to 7 years old: Free Students: € 2 Seniors: € 1

64 Smart Tourism Guide Maps

Lisbon 65 Downtown Lisbon Map

66 Smart Tourism Guide Zoom in Downtown Lisbon

Lisbon 67 Zoom in Area

68 Smart Tourism Guide Zoom in Belém Area

Lisbon 69 Other things to see

70 Smart Tourism Guide In Lisbon, besides the two tours, we suggest a visit to:

Fado Museum

Address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, Phone: 218 823 470 http://www.museudofado.pt/

OPENING TIMES

Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on 1st of January and 25th of December.

Lisbon 71 PRICES

Adult: € 5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families

Sacred Art Museum

Address: Largo Trindade Coelho. Phone: 213235380 http://www.scml.pt

72 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING TIMES

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00 Closed on Monday.

PRICES

Adult: € 2,5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families

Lisbon 73 National Museum of Ancient Art

Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes, Phone: 21 391 2800 http://mnaa.imc-ip.pt/

OPENING TIMES

Tuesday: 14:00 to 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 Closed on Monday, Tuesday´s morning, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December

74 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES

Adult: € 5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families

The Tile Museum

Address: Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, Phone: 218 100 340 http://mnazulejo.imc-ip.pt/

Lisbon 75 OPENING TIMES

Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Monday, Easter Sunday, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December

PRICES

Adult: € 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Disabled visitors: € 2,5 Senior: € 2,5 Discounts will be applied to students, families and groups

76 Smart Tourism Guide House of Spikes – José Saramago Foundation

Address: Rua dos Bacalhoeiros Phone: 218 100 340 www.josesaramago.org

OPENING TIMES

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Sunday

PRICES

Adult: € 3 Children up to 12 years old: Free Students: € 2 Seniors: Free

Lisbon 77 National Costume Museum Address: Largo Julio de Castilho, Phone: 217 567620 www.museudotraje.imc-ip.pt

OPENING TIMES

Tuesday: 14:00 to 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Monday, Tuesday´s morning.

PRICES

Adult: € 3 Discounts will be applied to children, students, disabled visitors seniors and families.

78 Smart Tourism Guide Outside Lisbon

Lisbon 79 Outside Lisbon but not too far, we strongly suggest a visit to these places:

MAFRA - Mafra National Palace 42 km from Lisbon by bus. It takes you about 1 hour to get there. Address: Terreiro D. João V,Mafra Phone: 261 817 554 http://www.pnmafra.imc-ip.pt

80 Smart Tourism Guide OPENING TIMES

10:00 to 17:30 (last admission 16:45) Closed on Tuesday, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December

PRICES

Adult: € 6 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families. You can go by Mafrense Bus Company at Campo Grande (Lisboa) or Taxi.

Lisbon 81 SINTRA – Pena National Palace 33 km from Lisbon by Train and bus. It takes you about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there. Address: Estrada da Pena, Sintra Phone: 21 910 53 40 http://www.parquesdesintra.pt/

OPENING TIMES

9:30 to 20:00 (last admission 19:00) Closed on Tuesday, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December

82 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES

Adult: € 13,50 Children up to 5 years old: Free Student up to 17 years old: € 11 Senior: € 12,50 Discounts will be applied to families

You can go by train at Rossio or Sete Rios Station´s to Sintra and then catch 434 Scotturb Bus near the train station to the Palace.

Lisbon 83 National Sanctuary of Christ the King 12 km from Lisbon by road. It takes you about 45 minutes to get there. Address: Avenida Cristo Rei, Phone: 212 751 000 http://www.cristorei.pt/

OPENING TIMES

Winter Time – 9:30 to 18:15 (last admission at 18:00) Summer Time – Monday to Friday: 9:30 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:15) Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 to 19:00 (last admission at 18:45)

84 Smart Tourism Guide PRICES

Adult / Children / Senior: € 5

You can go by train at Entrecampos or Sete Rios station to station, using the Fertagus company train. At Pragal train station catch the bus to , in Cacilhas take bus 101 that goes to the door of the National Sanctuary of Christ the King. You also can catch the boat to Cacilhas boat terminal at Cais do Sodré. then, in Cacilhas terminal take bus 101 that goes to the National Sanctuary of Christ the King.

Lisbon 85 Credits

86 Smart Tourism Guide Coordination Team Ana Filipa Vargas Andreia Maravilhas

Editors Team Inês Constantino João Antunes Manuel Avelelas

Tester Team Ana André Luís Farrolas Rafael Barrinha

Lisbon 87 Partners - Financial support

Lisbon Tourism Office www.visitlisboa.com

Lisbon City Council http://www.cm-lisboa.pt/en/

Programa Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/

88 Smart Tourism Guide Notes

Supplemento Sindrome Down notizie anno XII – n. 1/2013

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