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Updated Sep 2024
- 9.24.6/5527 ReviewFrom840.61
based on 38145 reviews"Impressive tower at the spot where Portuguese discovery quests started."Belem7.5km from downtownHighlights: Belém Tower is a classic landmark building in the port of Portugal and a symbol of Lisbon. It has witnessed the voyages and departures, return and reunions of countless ships in Portugal in the era of great sailing. In 1983, the Belém Tower was officially rated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, and in 2007 it was named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. This fortification was ordered by Manuel I between 1514-1520 to commemorate Da Gama's arrival in India, and was later used as a customs house, a telegraph station, and even a lighthouse. The overall building of the Belém Tower is arranged in an "L" shape with five floors. The entire tower is made of white marble. It is a typical Manuel style building: the tower is surrounded by stone ropes, dotted with stone knots, Stone carvings of crosses and some flora and fauna. Among them, the stone rhinoceros at the base is quite eye-catching, built to demonstrate the achievements of Portuguese navigators in exploring overseas. When the sun goes down, the Belém Tower has a unique charm. It is also a pleasant enjoyment to take a walk in the harbor and blow the sea breeze. The barrier crossed the drawbridge, and the main entrance through which came to the Belem Tower barrier. There are a total of 16 artillery positions on the wall for placing cannons to defend against the enemy. In the center of the roof was a Gothic rectangular skylight, which was used as a vent for the ramparts, so that the smoke from the cannon fire could quickly dissipate. There are a number of storage rooms under the floor of the rampart, a large one can be reached from the stairs on the north side. Platform A steep staircase to the right of the main entrance to the Tower of Belém leads to a platform at the top of the rampart, which is polygonal in shape and has a sentry box at each corner with lookout windows and a pepper-box roof. In the center of the platform is a ring of balustrades surrounding the patio below, and on the south side of the balustrade is a statue of Our Lady of Victory. On the rampart platform, you can admire the south façade of the Tower of Belém up close. The balconies and railings are decorated with stone carvings, which are very beautiful. Among them, the stone carvings of the shield of King Manuel I are particularly eye-catching, and the top of the shield is decorated with flowers and plants. The stone carvings are embellished, lifelike. At the top of the tower, go up the stairs on the right side of the platform, and you can enter the interior of the tower of Belém. Follow the spiral staircase to the top platform of the tower, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the port of Lisbon: the Tagus River, the Geronimoche Monastery, the nautical monument, the big Jesus statue on the opposite bank, the April 25 Bridge, etc. From the bottom of the eye, the sailboats drifting by the sea from time to time are also a beautiful scenery. Belem tower top platform is very windy, please pay attention to wind protection and warmth.Show Less - 8.84.6/5245 ReviewFrom1122.05
based on 32662 reviews"Be sure to go to the queue early! Open at 9:30, and go to the queue at 9:10. There are very few people who put in every time, so I often see the queue that can't see the head. Summer will be very painful! The buildings and scenery inside are still beautiful, and it is worth queuing for an hour."Belem6.4km from downtownHighlights: The Jeronimos Monastery is located in the Belém district. This grand white building is a conspicuous landmark of the port city. Together with the church of the Knights of Santa Maria, it is called the culmination of the history of medieval architecture. In 1983, together with the nearby Tower of Belém, it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and the navigator da Gama is also buried here. Brilliant History The Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1501. King Manuel I presided over the construction in commemoration of Da Gama's significant voyage. It took nearly 100 years before and after. The door wall connecting the church and the monastery is more than 100 meters long, occupying almost the entire street. This majestic momentum also highlights the unrivaled maritime hegemony of Portugal in the past. There is not enough open space in front of the monastery. It is difficult to take a panoramic view, but you don't have to struggle. The exquisite carvings on the outer wall are enough to make people stop and taste for a long time. Being given life is generally lifelike. The south gate of the monastery is ornately decorated with exquisite carvings. The south gate is two stories high and there are many fine reliefs above. Among them, the emblem of Manuel I is engraved on the spandrel in the middle, and the relief above the arch depicts St. The scenes of Ronimo pulling the thorns for the lion and San Jeronimo in the desert are exquisitely sculpted. Although the main entrance is not as gorgeous as the south gate, it is also very unique. The scene of the birth of Jesus is carved above the arch. On both sides of the gate are Manuel I, the Virgin Mary, Saint Jerome, Saint John and other saints. statue. The nave of the monastery is spacious and holy. The Gothic hall has a high vaulted ceiling. The altar in the center of the hall is decorated with gold and green carvings, and the altar next to it has a statue of St. Jeronimo made of red-red glazed porcelain. The Church of the Knights of Santa Maria next to the monastery of the Knights of Santa Maria is also worth seeing. As soon as you enter the door, you can see the sarcophagus of Da Gama, and on the other side is buried the Portuguese poet Camos, whose The works represent the high achievement of Renaissance Portuguese literature. The chapel is very ornately decorated, and the huge transept roof in front of the altar, which is not supported by any pillars, can be described as an engineering miracle in the Middle Ages and was once regarded as a classic. There is a crucifix on the second floor. From the exquisite cloister, you can overlook the elegant view of the monastery courtyard. It is very Portuguese. You may stop here and watch it.Show Less - 7.74.6/5140 ReviewFreebased on 21361 reviews"Alfama es uno de los barrios más antiguos y pintorescos de Lisboa, Portugal. Conocido por sus calles estrechas y serpenteantes, casas con azulejos coloridos y vistas impresionantes, Alfama es un viaje atrás en el tiempo a una Lisboa antigua y auténtica.Alfama es el hogar de la música de fado, una forma tradicional de música portuguesa que expresa nostalgia y melancolía, y puedes escucharla en numerosos bares y restaurantes del barrio. Muchos de estos establecimientos ofrecen espectáculos de fado en vivo en las noches. Aquí de dejo uno muy recomendado para que disfrutes del auténtico Fado.El barrio está construido en la ladera que se extiende desde el Castillo de San Jorge hasta el río Tajo, lo que ofrece vistas panorámicas de la ciudad y el río. Hay varios miradores (o «miradouros») desde los que puedes disfrutar de estas vistas, incluyendo el Miradouro de Santa Luzia y el Miradouro das Portas do Sol.Alfama es también el hogar de varias iglesias históricas, incluyendo la Catedral de Lisboa (Sé de Lisboa) y la Iglesia de San Vicente de Fora. Además, cada junio, el barrio se llena de vida para las festividades de los Santos Populares, donde las calles se llenan de decoraciones coloridas, música, baile y deliciosos alimentos y bebidas."Lisbon.Lisboa Centro1.3km from downtownHighlights: Alfama Old Town is an ancient area of Lisbon with many historical monuments. It is located on a small hill in the Tejo Bay. The hillsides here are undulating, there are countless winding stone steps and alleys, and the old houses have strong colored outer walls, exuding a retro charm everywhere. There are many grocery stores on both sides of the streets in the old city that maintain the same appearance as they used to be, full of food and daily necessities. There are many bars and cafés, and it is the ideal place for Lisbon's nightlife.Show Less
- 7.74.5/5201 ReviewFrom1683.39based on 30660 reviews"Good but not great. Located on the highest hill of Lisbon, old style fortifications. If you have no other things on your bucket list then go for it."Lisbon.Santa Maria Maior1.1km from downtownHighlights: São Jorge Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Lisbon and is the main historical monument and tourist attraction in Lisbon. The castle was built on the high point of the Alfama region and was the fortress when the Moors occupied Lisbon in the Middle Ages. Because it is located on a commanding hillside, it can be seen from almost every corner of Lisbon. The castle originally belonged to the earlier Visigoths. After the Moors invaded, it underwent a large-scale expansion. The 8-meter-thick city wall still makes people feel extraordinary. Here one can better appreciate the city's architectural art, whether it's the futuristic castle and drawbridge from Alfama to the city in the distance, or the open-air ruins of the Carmo church in the city.Show Less
- 7.44.5/5290 Reviewbased on 11448 reviews"The entrance ticket allows you to take the lift to the top floor. From there you still have to climb a few flights of stairs to reach the observation deck. The view is nice but it's not the only place in Lisbon where you can get nice views over the Tagus estuary. The museum at the basement is worth a visit if you're interested in how the landscape in Lisbon changed over the years."Belem6.6km from downtownHighlights: The Nautical Monument, also known as the Great Discovery Monument, has stood beside the Imperial Square since its inauguration in 1960. Its beautiful and upright posture and modern design have also made it one of the new landmarks of Lisbon. The monument was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Don Alfonso Henry, the "Prince of Navigation". From a distance, the solid base of the monument seems to have a white stone sailboat riding the wind and waves on the sea, which is imaginative. In the details, the delicate stone carvings of the figures on its base are exquisite and can be described as masterpieces. The monument is engraved with statues of Henry, da Gama and 80 other sailors. On both sides are some navigators who accompanied them, as well as famous generals, missionaries and scientists in Portuguese history. Behind the monument is a large cross that symbolizes religious beliefs. . The monument is 52 meters high and has 7 floors inside. There are rooms with various functions. Visitors can not only watch Lisbon's nautical-related exhibits here, but also climb to a high place to overlook the surrounding squares and the harbour.Show Less
- 7.34.5/5112 ReviewFreebased on 2443 reviews"To visit Lisbon, Portugal, strolling on Liberty Avenue, shopping and eating, is a must-have task. Liberty Avenue, which runs through the north and south central axis of Lisbon, was built in 1879-1886 years,1.2 kilometers long, 90 meters wide, and has the reputation of "Lisbon's Champs-Elysees". Walking the avenue, 5-10 the traffic lanes are varied and orderly; the street garden + pedestrian lanes wide than the traffic lanes, the rows of large trees shade the sun, the black and white brick floor of Portuguese characteristics are full of charm; the different buildings facing the street are competing with each other, and the luxury shops of the big brands are in scale; It is a spacious and lively square, but it is an alley at the intersection; the towering sculpture is telling the history, and the comfortable tourists are enjoying today."Lisbon.Baixa601m from downtownHighlights: Liberty Avenue is the main street in Lisbon. This prosperous commercial street is about 1.2 kilometers long. The exquisitely paved stone walkway is inlaid with beautiful painted floor tiles. On both sides of the road are endless dense trees, and there are many Hotels, various fashion shops, known as Portugal's "Champs Elysees". Liberty Avenue divides Lisbon into two major areas, the east-south part is the old city of Alfama, and the west side is roughly divided into two major areas: the north and the south - the Bairro Alto area in the north and the Bairro Alto area in the south. Chiado. This street was built after Lisbon's 1755 earthquake and is considered a masterpiece of Lisbon's reconstruction history. In the square at the north end of Liberty Avenue, you can see the statue of the then Prime Minister Marquis de Pombal, who worked hard for the reconstruction work.Show Less
- 7.24.5/5107 Review
based on 10207 reviews"Lisbon's San Husta lift is vertically lifted, 45 meters high, neo-Gothic decoration. Visitors can overlook the city street view and become a tourist landscape. We caught up with the maintenance when we went, it was not open, but the lift itself is a scenic line. There are several other lifts in Lisbon."Lisbon.Baixa1.1km from downtownHighlights: The Santa Justa Lift, also known as the Elevador do Carmo, is the only straight-up lift in Lisbon open to the public. Opened to the public on July 10, 1902, it is a great place to enjoy the streetscape of Lisbon. The lift is located on the commercial pedestrian street on the east side of Carmo Abbey, connecting the higher Piazza Carmo (Largodo Carmo) with the lower street in Baixa Pombalina. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery here, the restaurant on the observation deck also offers delicious dishes, and it is also suitable for a casual coffee in the afternoon. The elevator designer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard is also very famous, he was a student of Alexandre Gustave Eiffe (the designer of the Eiffel Tower). The lift was converted from steam power to electricity in 1907, and was named a National Historic Site in 2002.Show Less - 7.04.6/5101 ReviewFrom467.53"The oldest Catholic church in Lisbon, located in the middle of the Alfama district of the old town, is behind the site of a Roman theatre, which is being excavated and repaired. It is also well preserved after the Lisbon earthquake! The stained glass inside the church is beautiful!"Lisbon.Lisboa Centro1.5km from downtownHighlights: The Cathedral of Lisbon is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lisbon. It is located in the Alfama (Alfama) area, an older urban area in Lisbon, which was once a prosperous area during the Moorish rule. The church has been tested and rebuilt many times by earthquakes, so it is a mix of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. The predecessor of the church was a mosque. In 1147, the founding king of Portugal, D·AfonsoHenriques (Don·Alfonso), ordered the reconstruction after driving away the Moors and became the earlier church in Lisbon. This church is self-contained in architectural style, and it can be said that it combines different styles of various eras. The main altar of the church that can be seen now is a later Baroque style, but on the statues and stone pillars on the two wings of the gate, It still retains the exquisite ancient Roman architectural craftsmanship. Romanesque architecture with Gothic rose windows, Baroque gates, etc., are not inconsistent at all, very interesting, and worth admiring.Show Less
- 6.84.5/584 ReviewFrom2337.61based on 40762 reviews"Great choice for animals. I love it, with this beautiful description in English and in the story about the origin of the species. When you are diving, it is a great opportunity to show your children what the underwater world is like."Lisbon.Parque das Nacoes6.1km from downtown
No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in LisbonHighlights: The Lisbon Oceanarium is one of the largest marine life aquariums in Europe, with more than 15,000 species of marine life. The mascot of the aquarium is an otter named Vasco. Next to it is the Nautical Exhibition Hall, which displays hundreds of traditional sailboats from all over the world. Another nautical knowledge museum has various models, instruments, and audio-visual equipment, which can provide a detailed understanding of the ocean and the development of navigation technology in the past dynasties.Show Less - 6.84.4/5140 ReviewFreebased on 2139 reviews"Traveling through the streets of Lisbon, you will occasionally encounter a variety of squares, the highest popularity index - Rosio Square. The southernmost Rosio Square on Liberty Avenue is the most bustling and noisy area in Lisbon. The square the size of the football field, the 27-meter-high statue of Pedro IV is located in the middle, towering sky, and the fountains at both ends of the north and south are splashing; the north-Magri II National Theatre is dignified and elegant, and the east-Lisbon Central Railway Station is magnificent; The pigeons strolling leisurely in groups, and the tourists who eat and eat are endless... The ground in Rosio Square is very interesting. In 1848, the square was re-paved and the black and white marble stone was used to form a "mosaic gravel road"; Wonderful and undulating picture, like the sea undulating and undulating, rushing forward... extremely shocking."Lisbon.Baixa939m from downtownHighlights: Rossio Square, officially known as Piazza Pedro IV, is located at the end of Via Augusta. It was the site of popular uprisings and celebrations, bullfights and executions. Today the square has become a favorite meeting place for Lisbon locals and tourists alike. Some of the cafés and shops on the square date back to the 18th century, such as Café Nicola. The square was built in the 13th century, and although it was destroyed in a major earthquake, it still maintains its basic appearance. The area of the square is small, the design imitates the Place de la Concorde in Paris, and the Portuguese-style gravel road that represents the characteristics of Portugal is laid. There are not only beautiful buildings on the square, but also beautiful fountain landscapes. In the center of the square stands a monument to Pedro IV to commemorate the king who gave up the throne and spent his life overthrowing the Portuguese autocracy, so it is also known as Pedro IV Square. If you look closely, there are four small female statues at the bottom of this monument, which symbolize justice, wisdom, strength and self-discipline, which is also Pedro IV's evaluation of himself. People usually come to the square in the evening, or feed the pigeons, or listen to the gypsy music played by the street band, and some people dance at will, which is really lively. There are also many 18th and 19th century buildings around the square, and there are hawker stalls selling spices scattered among them, and the fragrance is very strong, making people irresistible. In addition, it is also the transportation hub of Lisbon. The Metro Rossio station and most of the buses and trams pass through here, and it is also the place where Lisbon must pass every day.Show Less
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