The Tower of Belem
by Martin_S.
The Tower of Belem, called Torre de Belem in Portugese, was built to honor Vasco de Gama the great explorer. Built in the 16th century today it is a UNESCO site. If you want to know more history go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bel%A9m_Tower. When we visited we could not enter as they were doing reconstruction or repair work. WE did meet up with a Portugese Army unit that was in Belem Park to do some type of celebration, we did not manage to understand from the soldiers we spoke with, lack of communication skills on my part (don't know Portugese :o(((
But did get a nice photo of Tal with a pair of soldiers.
The Mosque
by solopes
Once upon a time, I lived in Lisbon, when the cultural references for most of our citizens were those maniac that seven or eight centuries ago went east and south to cut Muslim's throats. The dictatorship times were gone, and it's a pleasure to meet another Lisbon, where tolerance and multicultural coexistence is appreciated. More than a worship building, this is a monument to the cultural progress of our country.
... However, it´s relatively...
by Lys-Noir
... However, it´s relatively quiet, but only during day time. At night this area becomes a night life scenenery with many clubs, bars and local restaurants worth to get lost! Get to Bairro Alto and Chiado using this nearly 100 years old Elevador de Santa Justa.
Art Nouveau?
SHOPPING!
by LysDor
After looking for some shoes at Baixa and Chiado, we decided to find local wine and handicrafts and head to shopping malls.
The best ones are Amoreiras and Vasco da Gama (at Parque des Nacões).
Roasted Chestnuts
by rsilva
Autumn and winter in Portugal would not be the same without the roasted chestnuts.
As soon as the weather starts getting colder, you will see many vendors on the streets, which you will be able to recognize by the scent and the smoke.
You must make sure you buy a dozen "Castanhas assadas" (Portuguese for Roasted Chestnuts) as they are usually quite delicious. They are served in a cone made out of newspaper/phone-book (English fish and chips style).
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Cathedral Towers
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Another tiled house (detail)
Lisbon - Portugal
