Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is characterized as "City of Ulysses" "City of great navigators - explorers" and "Princess of the Ocean". It is rich in Gothic and Baroque architecture and postmodern constructions. Due to its geographical location at the westernmost point of Europe became a crossroads of peoples and cultures.
It is built on seven hills and stretches gracefully on the north bank of the Tagus. The excellent and sheltered harbor,-today, is the most important in the world were starting to voyages of discovery. From here began the glorious history of discoveries.
Parque Das Nacoes
One of the most beautiful parks in Europe, vast in extent and content! Futuristic architecture contrasting with the traditional part of the city. Made in front of the pier, includes casino, aquarium, cable cars and the longest bridge in Europe.
Museum Berardo
To contemporary and modern art museum includes works, Picasso, Dali, Duchamp, Magritte, Miró, Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, set out on 2 floors.
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Unique in the world, it was a monastery, now it has become a museum with old pottery, mainly tiles. Presented five centuries of ceramic tiles, known as azulejos. Although a little further out of town worth visiting for both the building and the collection.
Church of Sao Roque
Therein lies the most expensive chapel in the world, the chapel of John the Baptist. It is a masterpiece full of mosaics and expensive materials such as gold, silver, ivory, agate and others. It was made in Rome, blessed by the Pope and arrived in Lisbon in 1747.
Ancient Art Museum
National Gallery of Portugal with impressive reports from Europe and the East, showing the relationship of Portugal with Asia and Africa. Works of art from the 14th to the 20th century.
Museum (design and fashion)
Participate in different museum, dedicated to the design and fashion, known as MuDe by its initials, parallel in Portuguese means "change". The collection consists of more than 1200 projects some 1000 designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent.
Monastery of Jeronimos
A striking symbol of power and wealth of Portugal, the era of great discoveries. Built in 1502 and there spent the last night Vasco de Gama and his crew before leaving for India.
Tower of Belem
Built in 1515 as a fortress to protect the entrance of the port of Lisbon, and was the place commonly lived the great navigators and sailors before their trips. Often regarded as the symbol of the city and has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
St. George Castle ( Sao Jorge)
The castle seen from almost every point of the city. The oldest parts are from the 6th century and served as a royal residence. Most of the castle spoiled, especially with the great earthquake of 1755 but visitors can admire the walls with 18 towers and see the whole city from above. The view is fantastic, so pack your cameras and cameras! There is also a large garden with peacocks and ducks, and a restaurant.
Museum Calouste Gulbenkian
One of the most beautiful but little known European museums with large collections of Egyptian Greek, Roman Islamic and Asian art. Renovated in 2001 and became fashionable. The most important exhibit is considered the gold mummy mask about 2700 years. Also stand the Egyptian collection, and an impressive collection of Greek coins.
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