Presented as a modern metropolis to rival London and full of sights, Lisbon is a city full of options. There is plenty of history here, with stories of everything from Roman imperialists to exotic Berber pirates, Moorish builders and fierce knights of the Reconquista, all wrapped up in the grand palaces and historic districts. But there is also a bohemian atmosphere and the surprise of the new.You don't have to look far for the nightlife, as you can just dive into the Fado Joint Medley and Alto neighborhood cafes, or perhaps enjoy the latest art from the Berardo Museum or be face to face with a shark at the Lisbon Aquarium.
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In the surroundings, the mysticism of Sintra or the beaches around the Tagus estuary and the Atlantic coast.
Castelo São Jorge - The first fortresses of the castle date from the 1st century BC, having been rebuilt several times by various peoples and given different names.
Alfama - is the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods of the city of Lisbon. Its name comes from Arabic al-hamma (الحمّة), which means baths or fountains. A place of reference for lovers of fado and good food.
Belém Tower - Fortification on the right bank of the Tagus River, where Belém beach once existed, was originally surrounded by water all around its perimeter. Over the centuries it was surrounded by the beach, until today the mainland was incorporated. One of the ex libris of the city, the monument is an icon of the architecture of the reign of King Manuel I, in a synthesis between the keep of medieval tradition and the modern bastion, where artillery pieces were arranged.
Sintra National Palace - Palace was used by the Portuguese Royal Family practically until the end of the Monarchy in 1910
Jeronimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and in 1983 was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.