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If you travel to Lisbon for the first time, you’re probably anxious to see that many of the main attractions of the city has to offer as possible. Lisbon is one of the most romantic cities in Europe and certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world modern and nostalgic at once. The following places are a must if you want to explore its incredible atmosphere during your vacation. First, it is advisable to purchase a “Lisbon Strategy” card that offers more flexibility and saves you time and money. It offers discount on all public transport in the city, as well as museums, shops and much more. As an alternative to transport alone, buy the “Sete Colinas” the map of metro and 50cents, which gives access to all public transport, “top-up” of the card for the day or days, depending your stay.

1. Starting from the spot Martim Moniz. It is an underground of the same name, it is easy to find. From there, take the tram. 28 who visit the old neighborhoods of the city, Alfama and Graça. It is an unforgettable journey with many viewpoints. The tram stops very often and you just go down and look around if you see something that interests you. In this way, you can stay in one of many “Miradouros, viewing platforms, a little more, and fishing for the next tram is changing very regularly. So take the time, a walk through the small streets and beautiful enjoy the old part of Lisbon. When the tram reached the Mirador de Santa Lucia descend and take the opportunity to see and appreciate the spectacular views.

2. On the other side of the street you see a sign that refers to Castelo de Sao Jorge. Follow the sign and walk on the hill relatively strong, but the magnificent views of the castle of Lisbon to compensate for your efforts is it simply breathtaking! (If you do not want to walk up or down the hill, you can travel by bus No. 37) A color card helps you in the direction where you can really see everything: the old centre of Lisbon , Tejo-bay, April 24 Bridge, Christ the King statue in the water with their arms aside - It is really worth every moment. Used to continue.

3. The next stop is the cathedral of Lisbon. Go back to Mirador de Santa Lucia and walk down from there. The cathedral (Se) appears on your left. It was built in 1147 on the ruins of a Moorish mosque, after the reconquest of the Moors by King Afonso Henriques. Even today, two huge towers make it look like a fortress guarding the city. Admission is free, but if you want to visit the former monastery and the museum you have to pay € 2.

4. And on the Lisbon Strategy of the beautiful city. Walk further reduced Praça and you do Comercio. Before a major earthquake in 1755, it was the palace of the king. Today, a statue of King Afonso eyes riveted on the city. Turn right and you can stroll along the “Baixa” quarter. Thanks to the construction of streets to the chequered flag, it is easy to see your way through the Baixa, which calls for a number of looks around and many shops. A large square is the Chiado Shopping Centre, which was rebuilt after the great fire in the years 1980 to Lisbon. The first survived the fire and the building is very beautiful. In here you will find a wide variety of shops.

5. One thing you can not miss in this area is “Santa Justa Elevador.” It is a wonderful way to save on one of the Lisbon strategy of the height differences and on top you have two platforms and watch a cafe where you can see that the entire old city, this time on the other side. You acknowledge the Castle and the Cathedral Se on the hills. A bridge leads to the partially destroyed, but still impressive Carmo Convent , where today an archaeological museum has been set.

6. The visit concludes today, the monastery and follow the street on your right side of the hill and set up Rossio. It is the centre of the city and for a long period. Until the end of the last century was used for bullfighting and well before the witches were burned. Today, she is vibrant life and culture, an ideal place to see and walks. Until you find the road Praça dos Restauradores. Here you have to catch Elevador da Gloria. The top of the hill, Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s famous nightlife district. Here, in one of many restaurants and bars, you can enjoy the end of a great day in Lisbon with a head of Portuguese wine and some “mariscos”, the type of seafood Portuguese.

Lisbon is a big city and a day is not enough for everything. You have to reserve some time on another day for a visit to the famous quarters of Belem and the trip to the romantic, even fairytale castle in Sintra. But this walk, you get a very good impression of Lisbon. It leads to the most important places and is a good start on your holiday.