| Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is also the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of the Lisbon region. Lisbon is one of Europes most beautiful and liveable cities, with a variety of cuisines, cultures, and leisure activities. Though a large and cosmopolitan capital city, the cost of living is reasonable and the people have a well- earned reputation for their friendliness and welcoming of foreigners. In addition, the standard of English is generally very good. Baixa or Pombaline Downtown, a district constructed after 1755 Lisbon earthquake is organized in a grid system and network of squares. It is a famous tourist attracted spot The Castle of São Jorge, situated on the top of the tallest hill of the central city, Praça do Comércio with the beautiful facade of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceico Velha, Rossio Square, Restauradores Square, Elevador de Santa Justa, an elevator in Gothic revival style, Descobrimentos a monument of the Discoveries, are the well known monuments in the city. Are some of the most visited tourist spots? The city is rich in architecture is worldly known for Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and Post- Modern constructions. It is also known for many museums such as The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga - National Museum of Ancient Art, the Museu dos Azulejos - Museum of Portuguese- style Tile Mosaics, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and the Lisbon Oceanarium the largest in Europe, are the various museums in the city that preserves the cultural and historical reminiscence. The monument to Christ the King that stands on the left side of the river, in Almada is the largest in Europe and is often viewed by tourists There are some areas in Lisbon specially devoted to shopping. Clothing, jewellery, shoes, purses, perfumes, ceremony customs, trinkets and almost everything you might need are just some of the things that you can find on those areas. Downtown the area frequently called ;Baixa (downtown) comprises the Rossio, the Augusta street and its transversal streets, the recently renewed Chiado and the Liberdade (Freedom) Avenue. This is one of the oldest commercial areas in Lisbon. Nowadays, you will be able to find here some of the best shops, restaurants, theatres and many more. This is Lisbons heart and the place to find names like Emporio, Augustus, Benetton, Levis, etc. Shopping Centres: Shopping centres are almost everywhere in the city. Bigger or smaller, they ll do their best to suit your needs. |
