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Interesting places in Lisbon:Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa, IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Região Lisboa (Lisbon Region). Lisbon municipality has a population of 564,477, and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in total has around 2,800,000 inhabitants, the largest urban agglomeration of Portugal. Lisbon Region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average.
Belem tower
Hieronymites Monastery
Parque das Nações
Instead of paying for a trip in one of the tourist trams, try line 28. It takes you by many of Lisbon's most famous sites, and although it is overrun with tourists, you still get a flavor of the locals.
- The Gulbenkian Museum, Avenida de Berna, 45A, [2]. Avenida de Berna, 45A. Created from the personal collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an Armenian who longed to see all his treasures displayed in a museum. A nice assortment of Egyptian artifacts, along with paintings by masters such as Rembrandt, Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Cassat. The museum's gardens are worth a visit in and of themselves, as a little oasis in the middle of downtown Lisbon. Entry to the museum is free for students with ID.
- St. Jorge's Castle. Located up the hill, with a great view over the city and the river. If you have the energy, get there by walking from downtown, going through the fantastic old neighborhood of Alfama. Entry fee 5 euros.
- Santa Justa's Elevator. Located downtown, this elevator was designed by a follower of French engineer Gustav Eiffel and connects the downtown to the Trindade, located several meters uphill. 7 Colinas valid.
- Praça do Comércio. This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown. It is also known as 'Terreiro do Paço', meaning 'Garden of the Palace', relating to its function before the Great Earthquake of 1755.
- Belém, [3]. This monument-packed neighbourhood features the likes of Belem Tower (entry fee 3 euros), the , Padrão dos Descobrimentos (entry fee 2,5 euros) and the modern Belém Cultural Center. A stroll around its many gardens enjoying the river's bright blue is also a must. In front of the former Royal Palace of Belém, now the Presidential Palace, there is a massive statue looking out to sea, representing , first Viceroy of Portuguese India at the early 16th century. Housed in the former ridding school of the palace, don't miss the world's largest collection of coaches and royal vehicles at the (Museu dos Coches). Take tram 15 to the west, which follows the coast line.
- Chiado, [4]. Take a stroll along the historical streets of this elegant shopping district, stopping for a cup of coffee with the statue of Fernando Pessoa, Portugal's great Modernist poet. Head uphill to Bairro Alto, for stunning views of the city and some wild partying in Lisbon's most popular nightclub district.
- Downtown (Baixa). This part of the city was completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake by the Marquis de Pombal. The planned layout, greatly different from what you will see in the more ancient neighborhoods, is a testimony to the ideas of the Enlightenment.
- Ponte 25 de Abril. This sister bridge of the Golden Gate in San Francisco was designed by the same architect in 1966 to connect Lisbon with the Setubal peninsula across the Tagus (Tejo) River. Formerly known as the Salazar Bridge, it was renamed after the Carnation Revolution, which on April 25, 1974 ended the dictatorship.
- Cristo Rei, [5]. Similar to the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro, this statue stands over 100 meters tall on the opposite bank of the Tejo River from downtown Lisbon. Views from the top of the statue are breathtaking, although the elevator up will cost you 3 euros.
- Jardim Zoológico. A zoo that is fairly pricey (€14.50), but with a variety of exotic animals.
- Parque das Nações, [6]. Built for the 1998 World Expo, the eastern side of town (take the Metro to Oriente) is a change from downtown and has one of the world's largest aquariums (10.50 euro admission fee), among other sights.
- Lisbon metro, [7].
- Most of the metro system is a free art gallery. You'll find art by contemporary artists inspired by the stations' surrounding area. Check the subway webpage for more details on this curiosity. The red line is the newest one and has the best pieces of art.
- Alfama. This neighbourhood is a sign of the Muslim presence in the city, with the buildings very close to each other, and very irregular streets. It's very atmospheric.
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25 of April Bridge
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The 25 de Abril Bridge (translation: 25th of April Bridge, in Portuguese: Ponte 25 de Abril, is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the left bank of the Tagus river (municipality of Almada). It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966 and enlarged in 1999. It is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA, due to their similarities and same construction company. With a total length of 2,277 m, it is the 17th largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper platform carries six car lanes, the lower platform two train tracks. The 25 de Abril Bridge is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA and not just because it was built by the same company. The American Society of Civil Engineers says that Like its sister bridge, the Golden Gate in San Francisco, the Tagus River Bridge is located in an area with a long history of earthquakes and seismic data had to be taken into account in its construction. Soon after the Carnation Revolution in 1974, the bridge was renamed the 25 de Abril Bridge, the day the revolution had occurred. A symbol of those times was captured on film, with populars removing the big Salazar brass sign from one of the main pillars of the bridge and painting a provisional 25 de Abril in its place. NUMBERS In 2006, a daily average of 150,000 cars cross the bridge, including 7,000 on the peak hour. Train traffic is also intensive, with a daily average of 157 trains. In all, around 380,000 people cross the bridge daily (190,000 if considering return trips). Other numbers: * 1012,88 m - length of main span * 2277,64 m - length of truss * 70 m - height from water to upper-platform * 190,47 m - height of main towers (second tallest structure in Portugal) * 58,6 cm - diameter of each of the two sets of main cables * 11,248 - number of steel wire strand cables, each 4,87 mm in diameter, in each set of main cables * 54,196 km - length of steel wire strand cables making up the two sets of main cables * 79,3 m - depth (below water-level) of the foundation of the south pillar * 30 km - length of access roads * 32 - viaducts in the access roads from wikipedia
Torre de Belém by night
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The tower was built in the 16th century (1514-1520) as part of Lisboa's line of defense. Throughout the years it served as customs outpost, prison, telegraph station and lighthouse. Perhaps because it was built in water and somehow resembles a ship, popular tradition say that it was from this tower that Portuguese caravels sailed to Africa, India and Brasil. Although this is not true, it is considered one of the most relevant icons to the Portuguese Discoveries. Today it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage (together with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos).
Vasco da Gama Bridge
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A different view of the Vasco da Gama bridge in the afternoon. It was taken in the same place as the picture was. In foreground you can see one of the skatepark's ramps. I needed to move quickly because the sun was going down very fast and I wanted to shoot without shadows. See where this photo was taken at Yuan.CC Maps.
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