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PLACES NEAR LISBON: Sintra, Estoril, Cascais, Almada (Portugal)

An impression of Estoril, Cascais (0:37), Boca do Inferno (1:12), Sintra (1:53), Cabo da Roca (5:05), Almada (5:40). More videos of places near Lisbon:
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The Estoril coast is relatively close to Lisbon/Lisboa, the Portuguese capital; it extends 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the capital. Estoril is popularly recognized for the Casino Estoril, widely regarded as Europe's largest casino.
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Cascais is a coastal municipality 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon; it is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities of Portugal. It is located on the Estoril Coast (also known as the Portuguese Riviera), in the Greater Lisbon subregion.
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Sintra is a municipality and town in the Grande Lisboa subregion of Portugal, and considered part of the Portuguese Riviera. Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the capital Lisbon.

In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the medieval Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena Palace and the Sintra Palace.

The Sintra Mountains, a granite massif ten kilometres long emerge abruptly between a vast plain to the north and the northern margin of the Tagus River estuary, winding in a serpentine cordillera towards the Atlantic Ocean and Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of continental Europe. Since 1966, the Sintra Mountains have been affected by fires that have destroyed a major part of the original forest, which has been substituted by acacia and other fast-growing exotic species. The forested area of the Sintra mountains is about 5,000 hectares (50 km2).
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Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. The cape is located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, 42 kilometres west of the city of Lisbon and in the southwest of Sintra.
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The Sanctuary of Christ the King (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in the city of Almada, Portugal. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, after the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon visited that monument.
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June, 2017

Almada Area in Lisbon

Visited Almada, a port city along the Rio Tejo where the 25 de Abril Bridge and the World Heritage Tower of Belem are located.

Sintra Portugal Walking Tour Near Lisbon 4K

This is a walking tour from around the village town of Sintra, Portugal. Located 1 hour away from Lisbon, Portugal Sintra is known for its castles and palaces that you can visit and tour. I really did enjoy Sintra and do recommend people to take the time to visit Sintra. Stay tuned for a virtual tour around the palaces of Sintra.

PORTO. Portugal's Oldest Book Store???? & Trying Port!????

From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto’s signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new. Come with Us and Let’s explore Porto!

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

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Sao Bento train station:
One of the world's most beautiful train stations, beaux arts São Bento wings you back to a more graceful age of rail travel. Completed in 1903, it seems to have been imported from 19th-century Paris with its mansard roof. But the dramatic azulejo panels of historic scenes in the front hall are the real attraction. Designed by Jorge Colaço in 1930, some 20,000 tiles depict historic battles (including Henry the Navigator's conquest of Ceuta), as well as the history of transport.

Livraria Lello:
Livraria Lello is a bookshop with an extraordinary historical and architectural value, located at the number 144 of Rua das Carmelitas, in downtown Porto, in Portugal. Its origins date back to 1881, when the brothers José and António Lello opened an establishment at the nearby Rua do Almada, Porto, dedicated to publish and selling books. Travel + Leisure magazine considered Livraria Lello as the coolest bookshop in the world; the television station CNN consider it to be the most beautiful on the planet; Time magazine, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, all recognized that Livraria Lello is one of the most beautiful in the world for its unique historical and artistic value.

Dom Luis Bridge:
The Dom Luís I Bridge is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres span was the longest of its type in the world.

Vila Nova de Gaia:
A hub of the port wine industry, Vila Nova de Gaia is peppered with cellars offering tours and tastings. It’s also known for sandy beaches like Praia da Madalena, and the scenic riverside road Cais de Gaia, with its cafe terraces and expansive views across the Douro. Small restaurants serve grilled fish and seafood in the old fishing village of Afurada, where picturesque tiled houses line narrow streets.

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Assalam Alaikum ! (Peace be with you) Welcome to Travel Diaries (Safar Nama).
Today, we reached Sintra Valley - A town and municipality in the Greater #Lisbon region of #Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. #Sintra is a major tourist destination in Portugal, famed for its picturesqueness and for its numerous historic palaces and castles. Interestingly, It is also one of the wealthiest municipalities in the country because of its 19th-century Romanticist architecture, historic estates & villas, gardens, and numerous royal palaces & castles, which resulted in the classification of the town and its historic passage as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 377,835 in an area of 319.23 square kilometers (123.26 sq. mi).
Moorish Castle
Due to shortage of time, I had to choose among Pena National Palace, The National Palace of Portugal and Moorish Castle. I choose Moorish #Castle due to my love with history. Another reason might be is an attempt to know what capabilities Muslims possess back in their hay days which are nowhere to be found now a days. Now, I silence my philosopher and let’s talk about the castle. The castle was built in 8th or 9th century by #Moorish. Moorish are people of Morocco and North Africa. It is nothing but an ill planned military check post to be very precise. It stretched from south west to North west and on top of the hill. Keeping military needs at center, double walls structure with passage made of granite in between. Strategic location of the castle made it pivotal point in all military campaigns of #Al-Andulus back in the days.
The subterranean cistern, accessible from a three-meter accessway, is 18 meters long by 6 meters wide, and 6 meters in height, where water was collected from openings on its roof. The interior walls are punctuated by five rectangular towers and one circular tower. A small door, normally covered in underbrush, opens to the northern façade of the castle, corresponding to the Traitors Gate. In the southwest corner is the highest tower, known as the royal tower. There are few food and wheat storage areas in middle of castle, few are still visible, and others are lost in time.
Brief History
In 1031, after the loss of #Córdoba to the Almoravid dynasty, the king of Badajoz opted to transfer to Alfonso VI of León and Castile a few territories on the Iberian peninsula (among them Sintra) in order to gain an alliance with the Christian king. This transfer did not result in any security, and the castle was lost to the invading Almoravid. After the conquest of Lisbon (1147) by forces loyal to Afonso Henriques, the castle surrendered voluntarily to Christian forces. During the second half of the 12th century, the chapel constructed within the walls of the castle. In 1375 King Ferdinand I of Portugal, under the counsel of João Annes de Almada, ordered the rebuilding of the castle. While the structure was well fortified by 1383, its military importance was progressively diminishing as, more and more, the inhabitants were abandoning the castle for the old village of Sintra. While the chapel was still being used a center of religious activities at the beginning of the 15th century, and the castle was completely abandoned. The 1755 Lisbon earthquake caused considerable damage to the chapel and affected the stability of the castle.
In 1975 archaeological excavations in the Chapel of São Pedro were begun by the cultural services of Portugal, which discovered the existence of medieval funerary tombs, dating to the turn of the 13th century. A dispatch by the Ministry of Culture, on 26 June 1996, declared the area of the Castle as a zone of special interest and will be taken care by ministry of culture.
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Sunset at Lisbon Castle | Solo in Lisbon E1

My first day in Portugal and I decided to head up the hills of Alfama and explore Castelo de S. Jorge - an old castle towering over the city. Once there I got to walk around the ruins of an old palace and climb some of the well preserved towers and outposts of the castle for some amazing views of the city.

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HISTORICAL PLACES OF PORTUGAL IN GOOGLE EARTH PART ONE ( 1/8 )

1. CASTLE ALMOUROL,SANTAREM 39°27'43.32N 8°23'1.67W
2. CHURCH,LISBON 38°45'18.45N 9° 8'15.46W
3. CAPELO DO SOCORRO,VILA DO CONDE 41°20'57.58N 8°44'37.86W
4. ALMADA,PORTUGAL 38°40'43.31N 9°10'17.13W
5. CASTLE LAMEGO,VISEU 41° 5'57.42N 7°48'31.60W
6. BATIMENT SITUE,LISBON 38°44'25.51N 9° 8'16.63W
7. EMPIRE SQUARE SCULPTURE,PORTO 41° 9'18.75N 8°40'21.50W
8. PLAZA DE TOROS CARLOS RELVAS,SETUBAL 38°31'47.12N 8°52'58.23W
9. CASTLE QUEIJO,OPORTO 41°10'6.93N 8°41'23.52W
10. PAVILHAO ATLANTICO 38°46'6.46N 9° 5'37.60W
11. AVEIRO LIGHTHOUSE,AVEIRO 40°38'34.21N 8°44'52.51W
12. PRACA DO BOCAGE-SAO JULIAO CHURCH,SETUBAL 38°31'25.91N 8°53'32.67W
13. CASTLE SILVES,SILVES 37°11'27.20N 8°26'16.45W
14. CAMARA MUNICIPAL,SETUBAL 38°31'28.87N 8°53'31.37W
15. CAPELA E FONTE DO ESPIRITO SANTO 41° 5'43.84N 7°48'30.31W
16. IGREJA MATRIZ,RAMADA 38°48'12.94N 9°11'12.73W
17. AQUEDUTO DA AMOREIRA 38°52'44.80N 7°10'31.04W
18. FORTE DE SAO LOURENCO DO BUGIO 38°39'37.50N 9°17'56.24W
19. SE DE LAMEGO 41° 5'47.94N 7°48'23.77W
20. MOSQUE,LISBON 38°44'7.99N 9° 9'30.92W
21. ROTUNDA DO EMIGRANTE,VALPACOS 41°36'23.54N 7°18'48.23W
22. CHURCH,PORTO 37°51'5.06N 8°47'29.73W
23. MONUMENTAL O LAMEGO 41° 6'2.28N 7°48'39.79W
24. IGREJA-SE DE SILVES 37°11'24.16N 8°26'19.17W
25. TORRE DE UCANHA 41° 2'54.39N 7°44'49.88W
26. IGREJA DO MONTE SAO FELIX,LAUNDOS 41°26'4.59N 8°42'52.71W
27. IGREJA DE ALMACAVE,LAMEGO 41° 5'57.02N 7°48'38.05W
28. CATHEDRAL,BRAGA 41°32'59.96N 8°25'37.01W
29. FORTE SAO JULIAO DA BARRA 38°40'27.94N 9°19'30.71W

The Statue That Overlooks It All | Alfama to Almada | Solo in Lisbon E6

All week I'd been admiring the Christ is King Statue and wondering if I'd be able to make it across the Tagus River to pay it a visit. On my last day in Lisbon that's exactly what I decided to do - I boarded a boat to Almada, walked along the old abandoned docks, caught a ride in the panoramic elevator and bought a ticket to access the observation deck of Portugal's highest statue. From there - what a view over Lisbon and the 25th April bridge.

Before that adventure started however, I took a stroll around the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon - Alfama, and explored everything from the extravagant churches to narrow alleyways leading down towards the river. I also got to see what's left of the Carmo Convent - a 14th century church partially destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.

Lisbon is an incredible city and there is a lot more to see and do than I anticipated. It also has real character - made up of its long history, distinctive culture and colourful neighbourhoods, as well as its hilly topography.

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Mysticism in Sintra, Portugal | Dark & Mysterious Ep.2

Explore the sprawling and mysterious estate of Sintra da Regaleira in southern Portugal. The occult symbolism is carved into both the hillside and the mansion itself, and the infamous Inverted Tower has an incredible Tarot connection. Learn why this magical place is an esoteric favorite for visitors from all over the world.

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Portugal, Португалия, Путешествие и отдых, The Belem Tower, Lisbon, St.George's Castle, The Duero river, Lisbon Oceanarium, The Jeronimos. Pena Palace. Sintra. Monument of the Discoveries. Peneda-Gares National Park, the North of Portugal, House of Music, Porto, Sintra National Palace, Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Algarve region, The monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca, Alcobaca, The monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, Batalha, Quinta da Regaleira, Christ the King, Almada, Capela dos Ossos, one of the most famous monuments in Evora, The Palace of Queluz, Ajuda Royal Palace in Lisbon, The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Pantheon of Portugal, Portugal dos Pequenitos, miniature Park in Coimbra, Lisbon Cathedral, The Castle of Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Conimbriga, one of the largest Roman settlements on the territory of modern Portugal, Castle Almourol on the river Tagus, Ruvu Peak, Madeira island, Cromlech almendrish - megalithic complex in the municipality of Evora

LISBON: Chiado & Bairro Alto districts (3/5) Portugal

CHIADO is a traditional shopping area that mixes old and modern commercial establishments, mostly located at the Rua do Carmo and Rua Garrett. The Chiado is also an important cultural area, with several museums and theatres. Chiado is the name of a square and its surrounding area in Lisbon/Lisboa (Portugal). The Chiado is located between the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Baixa Pombalina.

In 1988, the Chiado area was severely affected by a fire, when 18 buildings were partially or totally destroyed. Thanks to a renovation project that lasted more than 10 years, the affected area has now virtually recovered.

The Santa Justa Lift (Portugese: Elevador de Santa Justa) is an elevator, or lift, in Lisbon and connects the higher Largo do Carmo with the lower streets of the Baixa.

The Convento da Ordem do Carmo (English: Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) is a former-Roman Catholic convent. The medieval convent was ruined during the sequence of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, and the destroyed Gothic Church of Igreja do Carmo on the southern facade of the convent is the main trace of the great earthquake still visible in the old city. The Carmo Convent and its Church were built between 1389 and 1423. It is located in the Chiado neighbourhood, on a hill overlooking the Rossio square and facing the Lisbon Castle hill. It is located in front of a quiet square Largo do Carmo, very close to the Santa Justa Lift. Nowadays the ruined Carmo Church is used as an archaeological museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo).
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BAIRRO ALTO (literally: Upper District) is a central district of the city of Lisbon, Portugal. Unlike many of the civil parishes of Lisbon, this region can be commonly explained as a loose association of neighbourhoods, with no formal local political authority but social and historical significance to the urban community of Lisbon.

In the last decades of the 20th century, there was a significant socio-cultural dynamic in the area, as a great part of the nightlife became dependent on the restaurants and bars of the quarter. Lisbon's city council made extensive remodelling and repairs to the district, resulting in the opening of new restaurants, clubs and trendy shops. While cars were restricted in the district (except for residents and emergency vehicles), many young people began to live in the Bairro; it is generally a youth-oriented heart of the sub-culture and nightlife of Lisbon.

The Bairro Alto district is generally delimited in the south by the Calçada do Combro and Rua do Loreto, west by Rua de O Século, north by Rua D. Pedro V and east by Rua da Misericórdia and Rua São Pedro de Alcântara. It is, topographically, a plateau with medium elevation of 76 metres (249 ft) terminating in the north, with accentuated slope towards the south.

The Glória Funicular (Portuguese: Ascensor da Glória) is a funicular railway line in the parish of Santo António (Lisbon), operated by Carris. It connects the Bairro Alto district with the Pombaline downtown (at the Restauradores Square. The tram system is situated along an axis that slopes 17.7%, that extends from the Avenida da Liberdade to the Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, crossing a built-up area of 19th century buildings, including the Palácio Foz and the Misericórdia of Lisboa. The funicular includes two cars that operate parallel along two axes, that descend and climb simultaneously.

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Château de Tomar- Portugal - Flim by Clich&Drone

Film de démonstration, du Château de Tomar au Portugal.

Venez découvrir Le château de Tomar qui fut construit par l'ordre du Temple vers 1160, sous l'impulsion du maître de la province, Gualdim Pais (1156-1196), pendant la Reconquista. À l'intérieur de la forteresse se trouve le Couvent de l'Ordre du Christ qui regroupent tous les styles architecturaux pratiqués au Portugal entre les xiie et xviiie siècles, témoin capital en particulier du style manuélin.

L'un des plus beau châteaux du Portugal, à visiter toute l'anné.

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Lisbon Skyline (Lisboa) in Portugal (Panoramic view from Castle of São Jorge)

Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. It is the westernmost large city located in continental Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast. Lisbon lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus, and has a population of 547,631. About 3,035,000 people live in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (which represents approximately 27% of the population of the country).

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by centuries. Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, it was captured by the Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, the Crusaders under Afonso Henriques reconquered the city and since then it has been a major political, economic and cultural centre of Portugal. Unlike most capital cities, Lisbon's status as the capital of Portugal has never been granted or confirmed officially – by statute or in written form. Its position as the capital has formed through constitutional convention, making its position as de facto capital a part of the Constitution of Portugal.

This video is shot from the Castle of São Jorge. This is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River. The strongly fortified citadel dates from medieval period of Portuguese history, and is one of the main tourist sites of Lisbon. The castle of Lisbon, locally named Castelo de São Jorge is located right on top of the tallest of Lisbon´s seven hills of the historic centre of the capital city, above the old Moorish quarter. The castle is clearly visible from a long way off and it is famous for its panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. The Atlantic can be seen behind the 25 de Abril Bridge, Ponte 25 de Abril and on clear days the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Tower of Belem, Torre de Belém are visible in the distance.

During the second crusade, the castle was the last stronghold in the defense against the Christian army, led by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques. He finally captured the castle in 1147 with the help of northern European crusaders after a seventeen-week-long siege. It was a landmark victory in the Reconquista, the recapture of land on the Iberian peninsula from the Moors.

The castle became the main residence of the Portuguese kings and in 1502 a palace was built within the castle walls to provide the monarchs more comfort. The castle was severely damaged by the 1755 earthquake, but it was partially renovated and new buildings were added. The castle continued to be used for military purposes until the early twentieth century. Its present appearance dates back to the 1930s, when it was restored to its medieval state.

In this video you can see the skyline of Lisbon and the famous 25 de Abril Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril 25th of April Bridge). This is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tejo river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966, and a train platform was added in 1999. Because it is a suspension bridge and has similar coloring, it is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US. It was built by the American Bridge Company which constructed the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, but not the Golden Gate. With a total length of 2,277 m, it is the 27th largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck carries six car lanes, while the lower deck carries two train tracks. Until 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge (Ponte Salazar). The name 25 de Abril commemorates the Carnation Revolution.

How to get to the castle:
Either climb up the hill from Rossio or take the tram 28 or the bus 37 to get there.

Opening hours Castle São Jorge
9am - 9pm Mar-Oct, 9am-6pm Nov-Feb
Entrance fee: 5.00 EUR. Concessions available.

Lisbon Skyline (Lisboa) in Portugal (view from Castle of São Jorge / Castelo de São Jorge)
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Great Time At Lagos - Along The Portuguese Riviera

A bus trip to Faro, Portugal followed by a rental car to the Portugal coast provided some great experiences seeing the Portuguese Riviera on the Atlantic seaboard during their early autumn.

Portugal Sintra, A Fairy Tale Town

This is Sintra, a mysterious place in Portugal just outside of Lisbon
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As we have been traveling through Portugal the past few weeks, we decided to stop in Sintra, just half an hour away from Lisbon to shoot a video about Quinta da Regaleira, a very unique place in Europe.

We were in Sintra for nearly a week. The city seems very small on the map but if you want to see each castle and its surrounding gardens and walk through the city also, while having some time to breath and have a relaxed meal, making it all in a day is impossible.
Here is a link to the city's official travel site ( this is where we took most of our information)


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Food:
What you need to try while in Portugal :
Bacalhau, which is a codfish dish with which the Portuguese are ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED!
Alheira de Mirandela, which is a sausage stuffed with bread and very cheap. Doesn’t sound like much, but give it a try, you’ll probably like it!
Pastel de nata, well what can I say, I am obsessed with pastries so this is a MUST. They have a lot more than this one, but if you’re not into sweets, please give this one a try *hint* it’s crunchy and creamy at the same time, so yeah, deliciooous!

As for places to eat, we heard that these one are really good (as I have mentioned earlier I was too full after eating too many pastries to try to stop for a full meal)
Curral dos Caprinos
AZENHAS DO MAR - this one has also a gorgeous view just by the ocean

Culture: How to act like a local
Hike, go to cafes and enjoy the gardens. Really the locals here really take advantage of the beautiful free gardens surrounding the castles.

Nightlife: When and where to go…
Yeah, about that… if you’re a city person I would say there is nothing here that qualifies as a real club so heading back to Lisbon seems worth it if you wanna party.

Nature: Wildlife, parks, and beaches
THIS IS THE PLACE FOR IT.
Sintra has both forest and beaches. The beach is gorgeous and relaxing, but you can find that outside of Sintra also. If you come here save your time for the gardens and the castles. Let yourself enjoy the royal palaces for a while, it is said to bring harmony into one's heart, why else would the royal family come here so often?

Transport:
There are three ways to move around: bus, tuk-tuk or walk. The bus is the cheapest but takes an incredible amount of time, so go for the tuk-tuk if you don’t feel like walking for hours. We really enjoyed the walk, but we had a lot of time on our hands.

Budget:
This is a very cheap place to visit, depending on your accommodation choices. Quinta da Regaleira is the cheapest one to visit and most fun because is more of an adult mystery house, but the others are equally beautiful just slightly pricier. With a minimum of 27 euros and a maximum of 120 euros, the accommodation really makes a difference. The season your are visiting can also play a big part in this, plan ahead- that always saves money! Purchasing tickets online saves you 5%.

ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING

Main attractions:

Castelo dos Mouros and garden

Palácio da Pena and Pena Palace gardens

Quinta da Regaleira (our favourite although not as popular)



Prices:
Return train fare €4.50
Palácio da Pena Full ticket €14.00
Palácio da Pena grounds only €7.50
Castelo dos Mouros €8.00
Quinta da Regaleira € 6.00
434 tourist bus €5.50 (single loop), 3.90 one way ticket.
Tuk-tuk €5.00. More than that and you are getting scammed.
Lunch in a tourist restaurant €12-€20



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Discover Lisbon - a travel story

Wanna have a quick overview of what the vibrant Portuguese capital city looks like?
Feel the atmosphere of the old town, climb the Almada hill to the Cristo Rei and gorgeous viewpoint on the Little Golden Gate bridge, the 25 de Abril bridge. Walk along the Tagus river, near the Oriente Station to discover the unsuspected new Lisbon, made of steel, glass and concrete... and don't forget to grab a glass of porto wine and a Pastel de Nata on the way ;)

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Voice over : Philippe Starck

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Exploring Lisbon's Ancient Aqueduct | Solo in Lisbon E3

Lisbon of the past always suffered from a lack of clean, drinking water so in the early 1700's King John V decided to build a vast aqueduct to bring water in from the Sintra Mountains. After spending some time in the city centre I decided to take a train out to the ancient reservoir and aqueduct, now a museum dedicated to telling the story of how these incredible structures came to be. I spent the afternoon exploring the main reservoir building and walking across the section of aqueduct that crosses the Alcantara valley.

Solo in Lisbon Episode Guide
Sunset at Lisbon Castle -
Lisbon Walking Tour & History -
Exploring Lisbon's Ancient Aqueduct - (currently watching)
How Much of Sintra Can You See in a Day? My Self Guided Day Trip -
Belem District | Eleven Minutes from Lisbon -
The Statue That Overlooks It All | Alfama to Almada -

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Things to do when in Lisbon (Like us on facebook and voyagelight.com)

Walk streets of Alfama
Get lost in countless narrow streets of the oldest district of Lisbon - Alfama. Go up and down the hilly lanes and take your time to admire buildings covered in painted ceramic tilework called Azulejo. Not only these tiles fulfil their decorative function, but also serve as temperature controlling element. These small pieces are responsible for the magical atmosphere. Tiles can be found everywhere - outside, inside, covering churches’ walls, museums, bridges or regular houses. A signature artwork of Portugal has plenty variations of colours and patterns, often creating a bigger picture. Just wander around and grasp the artistic feel of the place. You will come across many graffiti too.
Reach the castle

St. George’s Castle is located on the hill and is surrounded by the Citadel.
This is the place not to be missed due to amazing views and the historical values of Medieval Moorish Castle. From the citadel you can see the whole city, the Tagus River and the 25 April Bridge.

Checkout the city from different viewpoints
Lisbon is definitely one of the cities which are pleasant to watch from a higher point. Its hilly terrain gives plenty of options from where you can grasp as much as possible for the eyes. Viewpoints, in Portuguese - Miraduoros, are located in any upper part of the city, so patience in incline walking is necessary, but one’s efforts will be rewarded. Miraduoro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen) is definitely worth recommendation, among many others: Miraduoro da Nossa Senhora do Monte, São Pedro de Alcântara, Miraduoro de Santa Luiza or Miraduoro de Santo Estevao.

Spend time in Bairro Alto and Chiado
As normally expected of the central area of any city, in Bairro Alto and Chiado walks, squares, architectonic attractions are accumulated. Everything a tourist is looking for can be found. If you would like to buy something, eat a local dish or just wander around busy streets - this is the place to be. One can observe the city’s flow during the day and enjoy partying at night.

Raise above the rooftops using Santa Justa Elevator
Located centrally and a landmark of Lisbon, the lift gives the opportunity to admire the city form a much more different perspective. One can see the vivid rooftops and the castle hill from here. Although this is lower than some of the viewpoints, it allows to understand the levels of terrain and buildings arrangement.

Visit the main square and the Triumphal Arch
Enter Praca do Comercio through the Triumphal Arch and see its greatness. Climb to the top of the arch to see the main square from the bird’s flight view. Get to the river bank, marvel at the Red Bridge. Feel the vibe of the place and enjoy it. Listen to men playing instruments, see tourists taking pictures. Be a part of this historically, politically and strategically important spot on Lisbon’s map where once crucial decisions for the city have been made.

See famous Lisbon trams
Another hallmark of Lisbon are the old-styled (most frequently yellow) trams. Walking around, one can see them passing by or actually take tram number 28 which goes through the most popular sights. Another possibility is to seat down comfortably by one of the streets along the tramline and watch them, in the meanwhile having something to eat and drink. That’s an alternative for those who hate packed trams.

Cross the Red Bridge and see the statue of Jesus
Sanctuary of Christ the King is in Almada district. To get there you either need to go through the 25 de Abril Bridge or get a ferry. The other side of the river is more modern – this is a good opportunity to see the discrepancy between new and old Lisbon. Monument of Christ was and inspiration taken from the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. The 110 meters high monument is dedicated to Jesus Christ’s heart. Under the Statue there is a Chapel of Our Lady of Peace (Nossa Senhora da Paz).

Find Torre de Belem and Monastry De Jeronimo
This 12 meters x 30 meters tower was a part of a defence from 16th century. Right now it stands at the bank of Tagus river, but previously (before the river flow change) was on a small island serving as support for the defence fortress. Close by is the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style Monastery. If around there, it’s worth seeing due to exceptional architectonical style and details. Both, Tower and the Monastery are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Belém District | Eleven Minutes from Lisbon | Solo in Lisbon E5

After a couple of busy days I decided to jump on a train at Cais do Sodré and head over to the Belém district - a place where once upon a time sailors and seafarers set sail for new lands during the Portuguese age of discovery. The area is very different to central Lisbon, instead of a busy and frantic urban jungle you'll find gardens, quiet monasteries, elaborate palaces and old watchtowers used to guard the Tagus River as it meets the Atlantic Ocean.

I bought a ticket at the Cais do Sodré train station and for less than 5 Euros I made the 11 minute train journey across to Belém.

Solo in Lisbon Episode Guide
Sunset at Lisbon Castle -
Lisbon Walking Tour & History -
Exploring Lisbon's Ancient Aqueduct -
How Much of Sintra Can You See in a Day? My Self Guided Day Trip -
Belem District | Eleven Minutes from Lisbon - (currently watching)
The Statue That Overlooks It All | Alfama to Almada -

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MUSIC:
Wish I Could (Instrumental Version) by Dayon
Every Day (Instrumental Version) by Gamma Skies
Music by Epidemic Sound
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GEAR:
GoPro Hero 5 Black
Canon R606