Lisbon - the westernmost capital of Europe .The European continent breaks off at the cape of Cabo da Rocha near the city, and beyond it extends only the boundless Atlantic Ocean .In Lisbon, there are not many historical sights - in 1755 the city was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami and fires caused by it, but it was very soon revived from the ruins of the Marquis de Pombal's project .Nevertheless, in Lisbon at every step you can find reminders of the imperial past of the city: majestic cathedrals, elegant palaces, pompous monuments to kings and marquises .

But the main thing for what it is worth to come here is long walks on the streets of Lisbon. In the city you can climb up and down all the day without a hitch and go down steep streets, often turning into stairs, looking at the divine azulezhush (tiles on the walls of houses), photographing windows with flower pots, tiny balconies and picturesque clothes hanging on them, listening to the sounds of the urban romance fado and the sound of the Portuguese language is a bit lisping and insanely beautiful.

Transport

In the city there is quite a decent, cool metro, some stations of which was designed by the master of architecture - Alvaro Siza.

The system of public transport also includes trams and funiculars - peculiar symbols of the city.

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Kitchen and restaurants in Lisbon

We can not eat badly in Lisbon, especially if we order a bottle of another magnificent local port.

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The climate of Lisbon

March 1, Sunday Mainly cloudy +15 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С water	2 March, Monday Mainly cloudy +17 ° C in the afternoon +13 ° C at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Clear +18 ° С in the afternoon +12 ° C at night ° С water
Lisa weather forecast for 10 days

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Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Lisbon

The historical core of the city is the Castle of St. George - a fortress on a high hill, which until 1147 served as the residence of the Moorish Emir, and afterwards until the 16th century it was home to the Portuguese kings .It was from here that the capital of Portugal began, the area of ​​Alfama on the steep hillside between the castle and the river - the oldest historical district of the city with a typical confusion of streets and streets for the Middle Ages, lanes and passes .Its name is Castle Sv .George received in honor of the patron of England, when in the XIV century an allied treaty was signed between the countries .The castle was rebuilt several times, its interior decoration was not preserved .

The earthquake of 1755 turned the city into ruins, sparing only a few buildings. Among them - the Cathedral of Se de Lisboa, built by 1150 on the site of the mosque destroyed after the siege of 1147. From the monastery of Carmo, founded in 1389 for the Order of the Carmelites, only the walls and gothic arches that poke into the sky are preserved, which are an indescribable sight. Now in the monastery is an archaeological museum. In general, the museums of Lisbon are interesting, but they can all be circumvented in one day.

• The mode of operation of the archaeological museum: Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00; entrance - 3 EUR, sun free

Port

The Lisbon Port at the mouth of the Tagus River - one of the most important in the Atlantic Ocean - has its history since the XIII century .The port has always played an important role in the life of the city: from here the Portuguese caravels set off on their famous voyages; the Vasco da Gama expedition, leaving Lisbon, first reached the shores of India; Here came huge merchant ships laden with jewels, spices, silks and black slaves; During the Second World War, refugees from all over Europe flocked to the Lisbon harbor to sail to the United States; and today it is a major commercial and passenger cruise port .

The Statue of Christ

By the way, unlike all other European countries, Portugal avoided participation in the Second World War .The Portuguese believe that this happened because God heard their common prayers .In gratitude the inhabitants of the country generously donated money for the construction of the statue of Christ Krishtu-Rey - a copy of the Brazilian statue, and in 1959 a 28-meter statue ascended over the city on a pedestal 84 meters high .Today, the statue of Christ is given special significance in the spiritual culture of Portugal .In the place where the statue towers, the two banks of the river are connected by the Bridge on April 25 (formerly known as Antonio Salazar), which to the former traveler will immediately remind the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco .

Palaces of Lisbon

The majestic palaces of different centuries are another notable attraction of Lisbon .Ajuda Palace was built in the style of classicism on the site of the 15th century earthquake destroyed by the earthquake .Open to tourists .The San Bento Palace in the heart of Lisbon served as the main building of the Benedictine monastery in the 17th century, after 1755 it was rebuilt .Now in it the Portuguese parliament sits .In the vicinity of Lisbon, you can also see the luxurious palaces: the Baroque Mafra Palace - the largest royal palace in Portugal and the Rococo Palace of Kelouch .

Belen

Even if you are in the capital for only a couple of days, you should go to Belém, on the outskirts of Lisbon, where the Jeronimos monastery is located, built in the early 16th century in the style of Manueline (a mixture of Gothic and Arabic ligature with sea symbols) to commemorate a safe return Vasco da Gama from India .In the central temple of the monastery is kept a sarcophagus with the remains of a renowned navigator .To protect the harbor near the monastery was built a watchtower-lighthouse, also extant to our days, - the Belene Tower .Here are the Belene Palace - the official residence of the President and the Monument to the Discoverers, somewhat dissonant by its appearance with the surrounding landscape .

• Entrance to the monastery - 4, 50 EUR, sun and holidays until 14.00 free; operating mode: October-April: Mon-Sun 10: 00-17: 00; May-September: Mon-Sun 10: 00-18: 00.

Neighborhood of Lisbon

From the main railway station, whose building is more like a palace, trains leave for Sintra. Another great reason for a country tour is to visit the castle Almourol. The castle is located about 100 km from Lisbon, you can get there by car, and then from the pier Cais d'El Rei on the weekends every hour - by boat (2, 50 EUR), on weekdays ferry must be booked (+351 962 625 678). The castle, built at the beginning of the 12th century, is perfectly preserved: there are thick walls, and 10 sentinel towers.

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