Travel, Tourism and Holidays Guide to Portugal/Lisboa, Lisbon, Lisbona and Lissabon.
The famous “Pastéis de Belem” are a registered trademark, they are unique and made in a single location in “Pasteis de belem” factory in Belém area.
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The belvedere “Elevador de Santa Justa” is one highest points of any holidays visit to Lisbon. Not only for it’s architecture but because it offers a all in one experience and a great final with one of the best high ground views over Lisbon down-town and panoramic view over the Tagus river.
Praça do Comércio is a spectacular ending for a small walk around Lisbon Downtown. Start from “Marques de Pombal” walk down “Av da Liberdade”, rest a moment in “Rossio” go and find Chiado and finally go through “Rua Augusta” and their most typical shops.
Continue Reading →Another option for a economical meal in Lisbon Dowtown is the “Super Mario”. The food is good and besides the normal French fries with steak you can find some Portuguese typical plates, don’t be afraid to ask and try them.
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The Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a Portuguese monument built around 1960 in order to commemorate the 500 anniversary of Infante Don Henrique. Made entirely from concrete its shape resembles a ship and contains the figures of the 33 most influential characters in the Portuguese Maritime Odyssey.
After reaching the top floor, using the elevator, you [...]
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Avoid being riped-off and use this Online Taxi fare calculator to calculate how much will you pay for your ride.
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Following, the list of the 7 Portuguese Gastronomical Marvels, our 7 Top plates. The Portuguese decided and this is indeed just a very small set of the Portuguese cuisine. Will you try them all in your next visit to Lisbon?
Arroz de marisco Sardinha Assada 7 Portuguese Gastronomical Marvels
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Another very famous Liquor you have to try while in Lisbon is the “Amendoa Amarga”. Traditionally from Algarve, soothest region of Portugal, Amendoa Amarga is a “must try” if you visit Portugal.
A sweet liquor made from Almonds with a near 20% alcohol, served both at room temperature, fresh or with ice is a nice [...]
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Police
National Police (Police): 112
Lisbon Municipal Police: 217 825 200
Lisbon Traffic Police: 213 922 300
Lisbon Central Police Tourist Department
Address: Esquadra de Turismo, Palacio Foz, Praça dos Restauradores, 1200-000 Lisbon Tel: 213 421 634
Child Abuse: 213 433 333
Women Abuse: 800 202 148
Portuguese people are in general big soccer (called Futebol in Portuguese) fans. For the EURO 2004 some major stadiums were built and other remodeled.
Lisbon is home of to major Portuguese Soccer teams Sporting(SCP) and Sport Lisboa e Benfica (SLB). If you too are a soccer fan you will not want to miss a visit [...]
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