Sao Jorge Castle
Just back from a wonderful trip to Lisbon and to the seaside coast on the Atlantic. Lisbon is an amazing city with wide tree-lined avenues and also narrow, steep cobblestone streets and everything in between. Start your visit of Lisbon from the top. Go up to the Saõ Jorge Castle a 16th century fortification. From here you will have a breathtaking view of the city.
Lisbon is very modern – see the Expo ’98 area of town with beautiful skyscrapers, shopping malls, museums. an aquarium, and a cable car that will take you along the Tagus river. Lisbon is also very old and traditional. Visit the Bélem tower and re-live the years of Portugal’s discoveries.
The public transportation is fantastic: subway lines are quick and modern, the buses will move you through the city and the trams will give you an enjoyable and scenic ride. Take one of the “elevador ” or funiculars up the steep streets or the Elevador de Santa Justa (which is a real gothic-style elevator). Taxis are also very affordable, so after a long day, take one back to your hotel and relax your feet.
There is plenty to see and do in Lisbon, but don’t miss the Tile Museum – the famous “Azulejos” are housed here in various forms, motives and colors including a panoramic title representation of the city of Portugal in around 1742 before the great earthquake of 1755.
Right under the huge red bridge “25th of April” you will find the “Docas” or Docks. Come here for dinner, a little shopping or for late night entertainment.
