Castelo de São Jorge (Castle of Saint George) Lisbon & breathtaking views
For the most breathtaking views of the Tagus and Lisbon, walk the esplanades and climb the ramparts of the old castle of São Jorge (Castle of Saint George), located on the highest of the seven hills of...
View ArticleBreathtaking views: Lisbon, city with 7 hills (colinas)
Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe! The ‘cidade das sete colinas’ (city of the seven hills) was originally built over seven hills on the margins of River Tagus. There’s a lot of...
View ArticleUnique Glória funicular Lisbon to bohemian, nightlife and shopping area...
The unique funicular Elevador da Glória, makes the connection between Restauradores and bohemian, nightlife and shopping area Bairro Alto on a 265 metres journey (up or down the hill) to viewpoint...
View ArticleThe miraculous cures of Dr. Sousa Martins: once a doctor now a Saint &...
Dr. José Tomás de Sousa Martins (1843-1897) was a doctor and pharmacist renowned for his work amongst the poor in Lisbon. After his death, a secular cult has arisen around him in which he is thanked...
View ArticleLisbon’s unique Lavra funicular, first transport to tackle one of the city’s...
The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted to...
View ArticleWalking up the hill to São Jorge Castle Lisbon, a hidden place & a famous urinal
Just aside the walls of Lisbon’s Castelo São Jorge (St. Jorge Castle), I love to walk around in the narrow streets of the beautiful Bairro do Castelo, located in the highest hill of the historic centre...
View ArticleWalking in Lisbon: Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, Rossio Square, hospital São...
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria is really worth a visit! You can walk up the rather steepy hill at the end of Rua de São José or take the funicular of Lavra, the first transportation to overcome a hill in...
View ArticleWalking around Lisbon: Castle of St. George’s picturesque neighborhood ‘Santa...
Around the Castle of St. George’s (Castelo de São Jorge) in Lisbon, the tiny and partially restored ancient neighborhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo , is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon....
View ArticleA real taste of Lisbon: historical red tramcar tour ‘7 hills’& the most...
Although the travelling on public transport is much cheaper, this historical red tramcar tour allows you to know the most picturesque neighborhoods of Lisbon in a friendly and comfortable way, while...
View ArticleLatest trend in Lisbon to discover this wonderful hilly city is an e-bike:...
Lisbon becomes more and more attractive for tourists: people from all over the world love to spend a few days in this unique and peaceful city! The nearby Atlantic beaches and fairytale palaces (like...
View ArticleCastelo de São Jorge (Castle of Saint George) Lisbon, easy way to walk up the...
For the most breathtaking views of the Tagus and Lisbon, walk the esplanades and climb the ramparts of the old castle of São Jorge (Castle of Saint George), located on the highest of the seven hills of...
View ArticleBreathtaking views: Lisbon, city with 7 hills (colinas)
Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe! The ‘cidade das sete colinas’ (city of the seven hills) was originally built over seven hills on the margins of River Tagus. There’s a lot of...
View ArticleUnique Glória funicular Lisbon to bohemian, nightlife and shopping area...
The unique funicular Elevador da Glória, makes the connection between Restauradores and bohemian, nightlife and shopping area Bairro Alto on a 265 metres journey (up or down the hill) to viewpoint...
View ArticleLisbon’s unique Lavra funicular, one of the city’s steepest slopes & statue...
The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted to...
View ArticleWalking up the hill to São Jorge Castle Lisbon, a hidden place & a famous urinal
Just aside the walls of Lisbon’s Castelo São Jorge (St. Jorge Castle), I love to walk around in the narrow streets of the beautiful Bairro do Castelo, located in the highest hill of the historic centre...
View ArticleWalking in Lisbon: Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, Rossio Square, hospital São...
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria is really worth a visit! You can walk up the rather steepy hill at the end of Rua de São José or take the funicular of Lavra, the first transportation to overcome a hill in...
View ArticleWalking around Lisbon: Castle of St. George’s picturesque neighborhood ‘Santa...
Around the Castle of St. George’s (Castelo de São Jorge) in Lisbon, the tiny and partially restored ancient neighborhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo , is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon....
View ArticleThe ‘miraculous’ cures of Dr. Sousa Martins: once a doctor now a Saint &...
Dr. José Tomás de Sousa Martins (1843-1897) was a doctor and pharmacist renowned for his work amongst the poor in Lisbon. After his death, a secular cult has arisen around him in which he is thanked...
View Article‘Bike A Wish’ rental (E)-bike shop in Mouraria Lisbon: top biking expercience...
Lisbon becomes more and more attractive for tourists: people from all over the world love to spend a few days in this unique and peaceful city! The nearby Atlantic beaches and fairytale palaces (like...
View ArticleHistorical red tramcar tour ‘7 hills’ Lisbon : Hop on Hop Off & picturesque...
Although public transport (tram 28) is much cheaper, this historical red tramcar tour allows you to know the most picturesque neighborhoods of Lisbon in a friendly and comfortable way, while listening...
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