| Points of interest in Lisbon City
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Alfama - This is the oldest quarter in the city and with the Cathedral, Saint George’s Castle and Saint Anthony’s Church nearby it is definately a good place to make a tour. Something that is often done is a walk through the narrow streets of Alfama but i do not recommend you do this without a guide, it is confusing and you might find yourself in some awkward places.
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The Baixa - This area is close to the centre of Lisbon, here you can go shopping and visit the squares constructed after the 1755 earthquake, namely (Praça = Square) Praça do Comercio, Praça do Rossio, Praça da Figueira ( Lisbon trams ) and Praça dos Restauradores.
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Belem Quarter - This is one of the most interesting quarters in Lisbon, here you can visit the Jeronimos Monastery from which the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Cultural Centre are in walking distance. Nearby you also have the Tower of Belem one of the worldwide symbols of Lisbon.
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Nations Park (Parque das Nações) - This is the newest part of Lisbon and it is a fantastic leisure site. It has lots of green areas, the Tagus River and the Vasco da Gama Bridge near by, a nice shopping centre and last but definitely not least the modern architecture of the entire area is extremely beautiful.
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| If you like Football / Soccer don’t forget to visit Benfica Stadium which is my personal favourite and they make guided tours there to the museum. You can also take the mandatory photo next to Eusebio’s statue. |
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| Reasons to visit Lisbon City |
CULTURE: It's one of the world's great historical cities, with characteristic and surprising sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that make it a paradise for walkers and photographers.
VALUE: It's one of Europe's best values -- officially Western Europe's least expensive capital.
LOCATION: It's the closest European capital to the United States and just around a 2-hour flight from all the other major European cities.
CLIMATE: Its mild climate makes it an ideal year-round destination. Even in winter, when most other European cities are freezing, in Lisbon high temperatures rarely go below 10C (50F).
RESORT: It is the only European capital located so close to sandy beaches, enabling visitors to combine culture with fun by the sea.
VARIETY: Its surroundings offer an incredible variety of tourist attractions, from fairytale palaces in one of Europe's most romantic towns (Sintra), to world-class golf and fun in Europe's largest casino in Estoril, to surfing in Cascais or escaping to a natural park in Arrábida, to dolphin-watching in Setúbal.
GATEWAY: It makes a perfect base to explore many of Portugal's most outstanding towns and villages, from Evora to Obidos.
SIZE: It's a compact and intimate city, ideal for a short city break or a longer romantic stay, with a lively café culture and a nightlife that is one of the most vibrant in Europe.
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