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Information about Lisbon
Trip Preparation
For tips on visas, vaccinations, currency, language or phones, see the section on Portugal.
Brief introduction
Lisbon, located at the mouth of the River Tagus, is the capital of Portugal and has half a million people in the center and more than two million in the metropolitan area.
Weather / When to go?
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate. It is one of the hottest capitals in Europe: spring and summer are sunny, autumn and winter are rainy and windy. The maximum temperatures range around 28°C and minimum 16°C. Temperatures rarely drop below 5 ° C.
Tips before going to Lisbon
• Wear comfortable shoes, the streets are cobbled hill.
• It is cheaper to buy tickets for bus or tram in the Carris kiosk.
• Avoid Martim Moniz neighborhoods, the Mayor and the hill of Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Brief introduction
Lisbon, located at the mouth of the River Tagus, is the capital of Portugal and has half a million people in the center and more than two million in the metropolitan area.
Weather / When to go?
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate. It is one of the hottest capitals in Europe: spring and summer are sunny, autumn and winter are rainy and windy. The maximum temperatures range around 28°C and minimum 16°C. Temperatures rarely drop below 5 ° C.
Tips before going to Lisbon
• Wear comfortable shoes, the streets are cobbled hill.
• It is cheaper to buy tickets for bus or tram in the Carris kiosk.
• Avoid Martim Moniz neighborhoods, the Mayor and the hill of Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Country and People
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To read tips on mentality and religion, see the section on Portugal.History
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It was founded 3000 years ago. It is not known whether the Greeks or the Phoenicians founded it in 1200 BC. Its story is related to its strategic position at the mouth of the Tagus. Its natural harbor served the replenishment of ships from the North Sea and the Mediterranean, and is a good strategic point for trade routes to Africa and America.
In 1256, under the reign of Alfonso III, the city became the capital of Portugal. However, all prosperity was destroyed in a few minutes during the 1755 earthquake that hit Lisbon on November 1, leaving it completely destroyed.
In the twentieth century, the city experienced a revival, partly due to investment in the city.But in 1988, tragedy hit the town again, when fire swept through the Chiado district.
In 1994, Lisbon was elected European cultural capital and home of the 1998 World Expo, whose theme was the ocean, as a way to pay tribute to its unparalleled maritime history.
Getting Around
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AirportsPortela Airport is the main airport in Portugal and is located 7 kilometers from the city. There are plans to build another one on the south side of the Tagus.
Car / Car Rental
There are major attractions in and around Lisbon: Sintra, Queluz, the beaches of Costa de Caparica, Cabo da Roca, the Casino Estoril and Mafra and Ericeira cities. To most of them you can get by public transportation, but it's true that this can be a very long journey. A quick and convenient alternative is to rent a car in one of the many companies that offer it. This is particularly economical for groups.
Public transport
The tram tour is limited to the historical center, but it is very popular among tourists. Line 28 passes through the center, the Castle, the Cathedral and the Barrio Alto, and line 15 goes to Belém.
Taxis are cheap.
In addition you can also make short trips by boat or Trafaria Cacilhas Cais do Sodré and Belém.
Transport passes
You should buy the ticket that can be purchased in the metro and the Carris. You can load combined tickets for the metro and bus connections. However, this does not work for the underground.
Infrastructure
Lisbon and its metropolitan area are connected by several highways to the rest of the country through the A1, A8, A5, A2 and A12.
Discover and Enjoy
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EventsSince Lisbon was chosen as European Capital of Culture in 1994, it has hosted a series of international events (the Expo 98 and Euro 2004) which have had great impact on the city's cultural life.
In June, festivities take place in typical neighborhoods (Alfama, Madragoa, Mouraria, Castelo ...) which are decorated with floral arches. Grilled sardines are sold, traditional sweets, wine and sangria, and during the San Antonio night, thousands of people fill the streets.
Performing Arts: Festival de Almada, the Alkantara Festival / Dance na Cidade, the Super Bock Super Rock, Rock in Rio, the Jazz Festival, the festival of the oceans ...
Culinary Delights
Lisbon residents have a different recipe for cod for each day of the year: bacalhau com cream, bacalhau à bras, à bacalhau Lagareiro ...
The most famous desserts of Lisbon are the cream cakes or pastéis de Belém.
Lifestyle
Lisbon's nightlife begins at midnight and happens mostly in the Barrio Alto. Its streets are full of small bars where people drink beer. In the area of the Dock you can find clubs.
Worth seeing
The highlights of Lisbon are the Castillo de San Jorge (on the highest hill in the center of the city), the Barrio de Alfama (who survived the earthquake of 1755) and the Baixa (which is the heart of today's city and business district), the Cathedral of Lisbon, Convento do Carmo, the Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower.
The Park of Nations, which was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1998 is interesting to visit, for example to see the impressive Aquarium that is located there. A number of bars and restaurants can be found here.
Lisbon Most popular things to do
Lisbon: Travel Guide
Futurism in Lisbon
For Portugal in general and Lisbon in particular, 1998 was a highly significant year. From 22 May to 30 September the capital of Portugal played host to Expo ’98, an event that aroused the whole world’s interest and literally changed the face of one of the city’s suburbs. The northeast section of Lisbon underwent yea... Read on
For Portugal in general and Lisbon in particular, 1998 was a highly significant year. From 22 May to 30 September the capital of Portugal played host to Expo ’98, an event that aroused the whole world’s interest and literally changed the face of one of the city’s suburbs. The northeast section of Lisbon underwent yea... Read on
Futurism in Lisbon
For Portugal in general and Lisbon in particular, 1998 was a highly significant year. From 22 May to 30 September the capital of Portugal played host to Expo ’98, an event that aroused the whole world’s interest and literally changed the face of one of the city’s suburbs. The northeast section of Lisbon underwent years of preparation for this, the last big event of the millennium. The result was the modern Parco delle Nazione, a lush green setting for the Expo. Because Lisbon was chosen as the venue since 1998 was the 500th anniversary of the voyage that led the intrepid navigator Vasco da Gama to discover the route to the East Indies via the Cape of Good Hope it was decided to name the new, 12 km long futuristic bridge that was opened in 1997 after him. This spectacular and elegant masterpiece of modern engineering joins Sacavém to Montijo via the Tago north of the Expo area and has made a considerable contribution to alleviating the heavy traffic on Lisbon’s other bridge, the Ponte 25 de April.
The exhibition’s theme was “The Oceans, a patrimony for the future”, and Gil was created as the mascot: a stylized wave, personifying water and specifically the ocean. Five pavilions were erected: the Portuguese Pavilion, the Pavilion of the Oceans, the Utopia Pavilion, the Pavilion of Knowledge of the Seas, and the Pavilion of the Future. Two areas: the International South and International North hosted the individual participating countries. And all around, there was a crown of exhibits, cultural events, concerts, parades and more that involved the entire city for months. At the conclusion of the Expo, a good part of the spectacular, futuristic structures that had been erected in the Parco delle Nazioni were maintained and have become a part of the city’s life and fabric. Furthermore, the entire expo area underwent a complex restructuring within the context of a project aimed at transforming it into a large residential and business center to which government offices and museums would eventually be moved. The North International Area in particular, was selected as the home of the new Lisbon Fair. The Pavilion of the Oceans has been transformed into one of Lisbon’ s main third millennium attractions. Designed by the American architect Peter Chermayeff, it stands on the banks of the Tago, and is now home to the Oceanarium, the largest aquarium in Europe and the second largest in the world. It comprises five tanks, the largest of which is a cylinder containing over 6000 cubic meters of water, that is the equivalent of four Olympic sized swimming pools. It holds perfect recreations of the different ocean regions (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic) with 25,000 specimens of approximately 300 different species of marine flora and fauna. The various ecosystems have been brilliantly replicated, from coral reefs to the frigid conditions of the Arctic, there is an infinite variety of living creatures that can be viewed up close, and many smaller aquaria where countless fish in sparkling livery swim by. The aim of the exercise is not merely to thrill visitors, but to awaken a deeper respect for the true wealth that the Oceans hold, and a desire to preserve and protect it.
For Portugal in general and Lisbon in particular, 1998 was a highly significant year. From 22 May to 30 September the capital of Portugal played host to Expo ’98, an event that aroused the whole world’s interest and literally changed the face of one of the city’s suburbs. The northeast section of Lisbon underwent years of preparation for this, the last big event of the millennium. The result was the modern Parco delle Nazione, a lush green setting for the Expo. Because Lisbon was chosen as the venue since 1998 was the 500th anniversary of the voyage that led the intrepid navigator Vasco da Gama to discover the route to the East Indies via the Cape of Good Hope it was decided to name the new, 12 km long futuristic bridge that was opened in 1997 after him. This spectacular and elegant masterpiece of modern engineering joins Sacavém to Montijo via the Tago north of the Expo area and has made a considerable contribution to alleviating the heavy traffic on Lisbon’s other bridge, the Ponte 25 de April.
The exhibition’s theme was “The Oceans, a patrimony for the future”, and Gil was created as the mascot: a stylized wave, personifying water and specifically the ocean. Five pavilions were erected: the Portuguese Pavilion, the Pavilion of the Oceans, the Utopia Pavilion, the Pavilion of Knowledge of the Seas, and the Pavilion of the Future. Two areas: the International South and International North hosted the individual participating countries. And all around, there was a crown of exhibits, cultural events, concerts, parades and more that involved the entire city for months. At the conclusion of the Expo, a good part of the spectacular, futuristic structures that had been erected in the Parco delle Nazioni were maintained and have become a part of the city’s life and fabric. Furthermore, the entire expo area underwent a complex restructuring within the context of a project aimed at transforming it into a large residential and business center to which government offices and museums would eventually be moved. The North International Area in particular, was selected as the home of the new Lisbon Fair. The Pavilion of the Oceans has been transformed into one of Lisbon’ s main third millennium attractions. Designed by the American architect Peter Chermayeff, it stands on the banks of the Tago, and is now home to the Oceanarium, the largest aquarium in Europe and the second largest in the world. It comprises five tanks, the largest of which is a cylinder containing over 6000 cubic meters of water, that is the equivalent of four Olympic sized swimming pools. It holds perfect recreations of the different ocean regions (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic) with 25,000 specimens of approximately 300 different species of marine flora and fauna. The various ecosystems have been brilliantly replicated, from coral reefs to the frigid conditions of the Arctic, there is an infinite variety of living creatures that can be viewed up close, and many smaller aquaria where countless fish in sparkling livery swim by. The aim of the exercise is not merely to thrill visitors, but to awaken a deeper respect for the true wealth that the Oceans hold, and a desire to preserve and protect it.
Hotel reviews for hotels in Lisbon
beautiful hotel, well situated, beautiful and comfortable rooms, very good breakfast.
the room was good equipped, with flat screen TV, luggage rack, comfortable double bed. It was relatively small, but not at all didn't bother us. We found, that we did not have a view of the city, but only in the less beautiful inner courtyard. We had the reviews of other guests read and everybody was so thrilled by the great view. therefore we had at the hotel reservation extra specified, that we wanted a ro... Read more
in November 10
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Brigitte, Age 26-30, Friends
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The Mundial is increasing on a virtually a whole block in the city center claim. From the outside it looks a little clunky and huge, with its about 340 rooms if this is the case, small, than at first sight accepted. The interior is well maintained with a really small front desk, opportunities to sit, Internet corner, then you will find a bar. A restaurant is on the first floor, a second on the eigth floor. On the roof you will find a new designed roof terrace with bar and fantastic views of t... Read more
in December 11
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Helmut, Age 41-45, Couple
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the hotel is clean, the room service perfectly. More positive I but unfortunately not. Oh yes: the location is for a city trip OK: 2 minutes to the Metro, then it is 8 stations in the center for 1.10 Euro staff understands only English, if there is no problems returns. We had twice the room changed, afterwards we were not once more 'hi' said. I would be a typical German Babbitt and I would above all complain, I can still understand. But the first change was because of the fact, that no Wi-Fi ... Read more
in December 11
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Lars, Age 41-45, Couple
Proof of booking provided
Read 315 times
Smaller city hotel, good condition- clean the hotel and rooms, good breakfast - mixed clientele (young and old)
small room to the backyard with balcony (therefore beautifully calmly) and was quite attractive. Flat screen-TV available. Clean furniture, good beds -rather a bit spartan-but for the purpose adequate.
very friendly staff ( front desk and in the breakfast room). Are very willing to make an effort around the guests with English one can inform oneself well. The room was cleaned every ... Read more
in February 12
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Elke, Age 41-45, Friends
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For a city hotel you can not have the same criteria, such as with a beach vacation. Expect from a city hotel we, that the rooms clean, the beds tidy and the whole reasonably priced is. This expectations the America Diamond's full fulfilled. The rooms are not special large-but as mentioned, we wanted only to sleep.
the breakfast was not outstanding, the coffee also not. But one is in any case sufficient full became, start the day. The breakfast area is beautifully located in the seventh floor,... Read more
in February 12
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Tine & Uwe, Age 51-55, Couple
Proof of booking provided
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