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Travel to Lisbon

editor — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:34:00 +0000

Travel to Lisbon ACCOMMODATIONS Several hotels are in the center of town on Avenida da Liberdade, while many convenient budget hostels are in Baixa along the Rossio and on Rua da Prata, Rua dos Cor-reeiros, and Rua do Ouro. Lodgings near the Castelo de Sao Jorge are quieter and closer to the sights. If central accommodations are full, head east to the hostels along Avenida Almirante dos Reis. At night, be careful in Baixa, Bairro Alto, and especially Alfama; many streets are isolated and poorly lit. Casa de Hospedes Globo, R. Teixeira 37 (fax 213 46 22 79), across from

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Traveling in Lisbon

editor — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:20:00 +0000

Traveling in Lisbon DAYTRIPS FROM LISBON SINTRA. With fairy-tale castles, enchanting gardens, and spectacular mountain vistas, Sintra (pop. 20,000) is a favorite among backpackers. Perched on the mountain overlooking the Old Town, the Castelo dos Mouros provides stunning views of the mountains and coast. Follow the blue signs 3km up the mountain or take bus #434 (15min. every 30min. day pass ‚4), which runs to the top from the tourist office. The awestruck are also usually sun-struck; a bottle of water is recommended. (Open June-Sept. 9am-8pm; Oct.-May 9am-7pm. ‚3, seniors ‚1.) A mix of Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline styles, the

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Lisbon Map Tourist Attractions

editor — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:47:00 +0000

Lisbon Map Tourist Attractions BAIXA Although Baixa features few historic sights, the lively atmosphere and dramatic history surrounding the neighborhood’s three main pragas make it a monument in its own right. AROUND THE ROSSIO. Start at the heart of Lisbon, the Rossio (also known as the Pra$a Dom Pedro IV). Once a cattle market, the site of public executions, a bullfighting arena, and carnival ground, the praga is now the domain of drink-sipping tourists and honk-happy traffic, which whizzes around a statue of Dom Pedro IV. A statue of Gil Vicente Portugal’s first great dramatist peers from the top of

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Lisbon Travel

editor — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:48:00 +0000

Lisbon Travel NIGHTLIFE Bairro Alto is the first place to go for nightlife, where a plethora of small bars and clubs fills the side streets. In particular, Rua do Norte, Rua do Diario Noti-cias, and Rua Atalaia have many small clubs packed into three short blocks, making club-hopping as easy as crossing the street. Several gay and lesbian clubs are found between Pr. de Camoes and Tv. da Queimada, as well as in the Rato area near the edge of Bairro Alto. During the later hours, Avenida 24 de Julho and the Rua das Janeias Verdes in the Santos area

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LISBON LISBOA

editor — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:06:00 +0000

LISBON (LISBOA) Once the center of the world’s richest and farthest-reaching empire, Lisbon (pop. 1,971,000) hit its peak at the end of the 15th century when Portuguese navigators pioneered explorations of Asia, Africa, and South America. Aching with saudade for its past, the city works to preserve its rich history, continually renovating its monuments and meticulously maintaining its black-and-white mosaic sidewalks, pastel facades, and cobbled medieval alleys. In 1998, Lisbon hosted the World Expo, sparking a citywide face-lift and beginning a movement to reclaim its place as one of Europe’s grandest cities. TRANSPORTATION Flights: Aeroporto de Lisboa (LIS; 218 41

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