Belem Tower Gardens

In the place of this garden it worked until the middle of the century. XX the  “Belém Gas Factory” . The reordering of this area with palm plantations, a symbol of the new lands discovered by the Portuguese navigators, occurred at the time of the  “Portuguese World Exhibition”  (1940), with the Belém Tower, one of the ex-libris of Lisbon, valued by a large landscaped frontier space that allows full visibility over the monument.

 

2. Alfama

 

Alfama is one of  the most genuine neighborhoods in Lisbon , its architecture features peculiar characteristics of old and colorful buildings that give it a character of joy, tranquility and a typical Lisbon personality. Walking around Alfama is an invitation to get lost among extremely charming alleys. Easy to get lost, even easier to find!

 

3. Viewpoint of St. Peter of Alcantara

All of Lisbons viewpoints are romantic, but this is the most romantic of all. It is a garden terrace with busts of historical figures, from where you have a view of the castle, Baixa and Tagus. It also has a fountain and terraces of kiosks, from where you can admire all the beauty of the city alfacinha.

 

4. Low Pombaline

On 1 November 1755 a violent earthquake followed by fire destroyed the center of Lisbon . Royal palace, the House of India, palaces of the aristocracy, the newly built Opera House, works of art and royal treasures, have been irretrievably lost.

 

5. Mouraria

It was in this area that the Moors went to live after the conquest of Lisbon in 1147 until they were expelled in the 19th century. XV. There are few traces of that time, but interestingly it is still the citys most multicultural neighborhood today - 56 nationalities live in this neighborhood, most of them from Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan and Mozambique. It is no coincidence that we find here some of the best Oriental food stores where even the great chefs come to stock up.

 

6. Commerce Square

Also known as Terreiro do Paço, Praça do Comércio is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon and the World. Situated on the Tagus River, Praça do Comércio seems to want to envy the beauty of the river, its size and mesmerizing color.

 

7. Lisbon Cathedral

Dating from 1147, the Lisbon Cathedral is one of its ex-libris and also one of the symbols of the Christian Reconquest of the territory. The Sé was built when the first king of Portugal,  D. Afonso Henriques , conquered the city from the Moors in 1147. There was a Muslim mosque.

 

8. Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto is right in the center of Lisbon. One of the most typical and picturesque neighborhoods of Lisbon, with narrow and steep streets, lined with old buildings and many restored, given the growing demand for housing. The neighborhood, as it is also known, is one of the most sought after areas in Lisbon night for several generations that find here bars and pubs, as well as typical fado houses.

 

9. Eduardo VII Park

With a name that honors the English king Eduardo VII, who would have traveled in 1903 to Lisbon in a gesture of approaching the firm alliance between the two countries, Parque Eduardo VII was built on one of the highest hills of the city.

 

10. Sizzle

Chiado is nowadays one of the most prestigious places in Lisbon. Located between Bairro Alto and Baixa de Lisboa, here you will find the most diverse designer shops, workshops, art galleries, museums, restaurants, typical and modern cafes, bookstores, theaters and many artistic and cultural events.

 

11. Largo do Carmo

Largo do Carmo is currently a calm and tranquil place but its history evokes other busier moments in the history of Portugal. The Pombaline buildings and the fountain of the century. In the middle of the square, XVIII, are the signs of the reconstruction of the site, after the destruction caused by the earthquake of 1755, although the most obvious trace is the ruins of the Convento do Carmo, which was not fully recovered.

 

12. Santa Catarina Viewpoint

The Santa Catarina viewpoint, also known as the Adamastor, is located at the top of Santa Catarina (in a parallel street above the Bica elevator). Adamastors designation comes from a statue of a misshapen giant of great stature, with a heavy face, a thin beard, and sunken eyes, as described by Luis Vaz de Camõess Os Lusíadas.

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