Lisbon City Guide 2019.Pdf

Headline Verdana Bold Make the most out of your stay Lisbon City Guide What you should know about Portugal • Portugal is the oldest country in Europe: has had the same defined borders since 1297, making it the oldest nation-state in Europe; • Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe; • Fado and Cante Alentejano are recognized as world’s intangible cultural heritage – UNESCO • Lisbon is home to the oldest bookshop in Europe. (Bertrand 1732); • Portugal is the largest cork exporter in the world; • Portugal hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe (1290 – Universidade de Coimbra); • Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world; • Portuguese shoes are popular all over the world; • Port wine is named after the city of Porto, not Portugal; • The national dish of Portugal is bacalhau (over 365 different recipies in Portugal); • Portugal has some of the most beautiful award-winning beaches in Europe; • And of course, Portuguese people are cheerful and nice. They will most surely love to meet you. Enjoy your stay! © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 2 What to do Places to visit © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 3 Discovering Lisbon Belém Portugal's caravels sailed off to conquer the great unknown from Belém, and today this leafy riverside precinct is a giant monument to the nation's Age of Discoveries. First stop should be the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a Manueline masterpiece whose intricate decoration and peaceful spaces will leave you inspired. A short walk away is the Torre de Belém, the much- photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory. The imposing limestone Monument to the Discoveries, also facing the river nearby, is shaped like a caravel and features key players from the era. If you have time, look around the Centro Cultural de Belém, one of Lisbon's main cultural venues. Praça do Comércio Marquês de Pombal’s grandest design, this is a square to out-pomp them all: a whirl of 18th century lemon-meringue edifices and arcades with vistas across the Tejo. The biggest crowd-puller is Verissimo da Costa’s Arco da Vitória, a mighty triumphal arch crowned with bigwigs including explorer Vasco da Gama, which leads onto Rua Augusta. © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 4 Discovering Lisbon Baixa Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, the Baixa's wide avenues and pedestrianized Rua Augusta are a great place to shop and have coffee. The area's highlight is the Elevador de Santa Justa. This imposing wrought-iron lift offers an easy ride up to the Bairro Alto, plus a rooftop cafe with views to kill for. Built in 1902 by Gustave Eiffel follower Raul Mésnier du Ponsard, the lift has more than a passing resemblance to the Eiffel Tower. Time your visit to enjoy a drink at sunset at the Bairro Alto Hotel Terrace (Praça Luis de Camões). Elevador da Bica Bica elevator was inaugurated in 1892 and it was motioned by a water counterweight until 1914. From that date onwards the 245 meters connection between Rua de São Paulo and Bairro Alto become motioned by electricity, as we can see it in nowadays. © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 5 Discovering Lisbon São Jorge Castle Towering dramatically above Lisbon, the hilltop fortifications of Castelo de São Jorge sneak into almost every snapshot. These smooth cobbles have seen it all – Visigoths in the 5th century, Moors in the 9th century, Christians in the 12th century, royals from the 14th to 16th centuries, and convicts in every century. Roam its snaking ramparts and pine-shaded courtyards for superlative views over the city’s red rooftops to the river. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Famous for its outstanding quality and breadth, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum showcases an epic collection of Western and Eastern art. The chronological romp kicks off with highlights such as gilded Egyptian mummy masks, Mesopotamian urns, elaborate Persian carpets and Qing porcelain. Going west, art buffs bewonder masterpieces by Rembrandt (Portrait of an Old Man), Van Dyck and Rubens. Be sure to glimpse Rodin’s passionate Spring Kiss. The grand finale is the collection of exquisite René Lalique jewellery, including the otherworldly Dragonfly. Don’t miss the free classical concerts at noon on Sunday and a visit to the gardens surrounding the museum. © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 6 Discovering Lisbon Parque Eduardo VII An urban oasis with British roots, Parque Eduardo VII is named after his highness Edward VII, who visited Lisbon in 1903. The sloping parterre affords sweeping views over the whizzing traffic of Praça Marquês de Pombal to the river. The estufas are a highlight, with lush foliage and tinkling fountains. Look out for tree ferns and camellias in the estufa fria (cool greenhouse), coffee and mango trees in the estufa quente (hot greenhouse) and cacti in the estufa doce (sweet greenhouse). Museu do Fado Fado is the Portuguese traditional and probably the country’s most known music genre, which was recently included in UNESCO’s list of World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The many Fado houses or “casas de Fado” located in Lisbon, particularly in Alfama, provide a unique experience in this city. Immerse yourself in its bittersweet symphonies at Museu do Fado © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 7 Discovering Lisbon The Trams The Lisbon trams have been operating since 1901 and most of them still have their original yellow wood panelling. The Tram 28 is the most famous among tourists because it has a picturesque route starting in Martim Moniz square and ending in Prazeres quarter (between Graça and Estrela). The kiosks Lisbon kiosks are a heritage from the moors, who have occupied the city in the VIII century. Most of the kiosks in the city serve old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks and a lot of them are located nearby beautiful sights like Camões Square, Príncipe Real and Botanical garden. © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 8 Trips in Lisbon Alfama (1/2) A good point to begin your tour is: Largo do Salvador Here you'll see a 16th century mansion that once belonged to the count of Arcos. From here, turn down Rua da Regueira to Beco do Carneiro, the "cul-de-sac of rams“. This lane is impossibly narrow. Families live in houses that are, at most, just 1.2m (4 ft.) apart. Largo de Santo Estevão This square was named after the church on the site. Round the church and, from the back, use the flight of steps to proceed to the: Pátio das Flores. Walk down the steps to Rua dos Remédios, cutting right to: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro Here you might see housewives drawing water from a fountain -- many apartments don't have running water. From the square, connect with: Rua de São Pedro This is perhaps the most animated street in Alfama. As you stroll the streets, you'll probably attract a trail of boisterous children. Stepping out onto the narrow street again, you might cross paths with an old fisherman with nets draped over his shoulder as he heads to the sea. Rua de São Pedro leads into. Largo de São Rafael The Largo de São Rafael might convince you that the 17th century never ended. You pass a leitaria (dairy) that sells milk by the bottle; cows used to be kept right inside. Off the square is: Start: Largo do Salvador We recommend Rua da Judiaria wearing comfortable Many Jews settled here after escaping the Inquisition in Spain. Finish: Miradouro de Santa Luzia shoes Go back to Largo de São Rafael, crossing to rejoin Rua de São Pedro. Walk down the street to the intersection, forking left. You enter: Time: 2 hours Largo de São Miguel Take a moment to enjoy the richly baroque church on this square. From here, walk up Rua de São Miguel, cutting left into. © 2019. For information, please contact Deloitte Consultores SA Lisbon City Guide 9 Trips in Lisbon Alfama (2/2) Largo das Portas do Sol On this square is the Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo, a museum of decorative art. Take a Break -- At the Miradouro de Santa Luzia are several tiny cafes and bars with outside seating. Visitors from all over the world come here to order coffee and refreshments (Sardines are a must) and take in the view of the shipping activity on the Tagus. These establishments are virtually all the same. Continue south down Rua Limoeiro until you reach one of Alfama's most fabled belvederes: Miradouro de Santa Luzia. The belvedere overlooks the houses of Alfama as they sweep down in a jumbled pile to the Tagus. Additional places not to miss: Castelo de São Jorge The castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Its oldest parts date from the 6th century, when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths, and eventually the Moors. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal’s first king Afonso Henriques captured it in 1147 with the help of northern European crusaders on their way to the Holy Land. It was then dedicated to St. George, the patron saint of England, commemorating the Anglo- Portuguese pact dating from 1371, and became the royal palace until another one (that was destroyed in the Earthquake of 1755) was built in Comércio Square. Most of the castle was destroyed over the years, but still includes a long extension of walls and 18 towers. Visitors can climb the towers and walk along the ramparts for the most breathtaking views of the city, or relax in the gardens where peacocks, geese and ducks strut around.

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