Regarded as the starting point of the great discoverers of the 15th century. Lisbon is more than a city of lineage that has seen a myriad of navigators famous. It is one of the corners less well known in Europe, but most salient by its vast cultural life and their stories of conquests that seem to be even lived.
Since that place seen passing over the years to explorers and conquerors, toward America, so that represented an important navigation center of the continent, thanks to its location in the mouth of rioTajo.
Do not hesitate to visit the Plaza of the Resturadores, the Tower of Belem, Machado de Castro, Plaza of trade, Baixa de Lisboa, Praça Figueira, Bridge of Vasco de Gama on the Tagus River.
The Baixa is the heart of the city. It is on the ruins of the ancient city that destroyed the Earthquake in Lisbon in 1755. Its urban planning, streets in grid and similar buildings are due to the Marques de Pombal. The Baixa is also the largest commercial district of Lisbon. In her are the majority of monuments, such as the National Theater Dona Maria II, the Commerce Square and the Rossio.
Alfama is a neighborhood of narrow streets, the cradle of fado. In the aflame is the most local fado, where you can enjoy a dinner or a drink while you listen to the songs live. Unlike the Bairro Alto, the Alfama is an area much more quiet. It also is the Cathedral as well as the Castillo de San Jorge.
The Barrio Alto is an area of the center of Lisbon. It is a commercial district, entertainment and residential. Currently, the Neighborhood high is the place of youth meeting of the city and one of the main areas of nightlife. In this quarter is often concentrate groups of urban tribes, which possess establishments and meeting places. The fado still survives in the nights inhabitants. The person who frequents the neighborhood high at night is a mixture of locals and tourists.
Neighborhood of Belem
In the Ribera Del Tajo, is the historic district of Belem? Its main tourist attraction is the Geronimo’s Monastery, whose construction began in 1501 and it took 70 years to finish it. During its construction, the monastery cost the equivalent to 70 kg of gold per year. Most of the costs were borne by the spice trade. Is the best example of what has been called manueline style, whose inspiration comes from the territories visited during the era of Discoveries, being also influenced by the Gothic and Renaissance style? The remains of Luis de Camoes, author of the work Os Adas, can be visited the monastery, where lie along with those of Vasco da Gama. Very close to the monastery is the Tower of Belem.
Temperature
Minimum of 16th up to 28th
Visa
The Mexican travelers who remain less than 90 days in that territory does not require a visa to enter as tourists
Health
To travelers coming to America are not required no vaccination certificate
Currency
The monetary unit is the euro. The traveler’s checks and credit cards are accepted in hotels, in most restaurants and shops.
Communications
All telephone numbers of Portugal are composed of nine digits. To call from abroad by dialing the country prefix 351