The Sé (cathedral) does not look like much in photographs. It looks small, crammed in by all the houses around it, jolted by the trams rattling by on the corner. It is…Read More
Considering the seminal importance of the sea to the Portuguese, it is singularly appropriate that the centerpiece attraction of Lisbon’s Park of Nations (the old Expo ’98…Read More
It's hardly off the beaten track, but I always enjoy a couple of hours at the Castelo de Sao Jorge for its fantastic photo opportunities over Lisbon and the chance to…Read More
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Lisbon’s Musee Calouste Gulbenkian is a great place for a whistle-stop tour of great art. Gulbenkian was an Armenian oil baron who donated his art collection to the city…Read More
Set on a sunny, beautiful coastline just southwest of Lisbon, Belem is considered the "heart and soul" of Portugal and is closely tied to its navigation age. I…Read More
Apart from the aquarium (see above), the whole site has been nicely kept alive for a stroll along the river in the different botanical gardens. The terraces offering all…Read More
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Unlike cities like London, Paris and Barcelona, there aren't really any "must see" places in Lisbon. The city itself is the place to visit to soak up the atmosphere and…Read More
The most historic site in Sintra is slap bang in the heart of Sintra-Vila, and an easy walk from the train station. This is the Palacio Nacional, a royal palace belonging…Read More
The Elevador da Santa Justa is probably the most unusual attraction in Lisbon. It is one of the city’s most innovative public transport systems, constructed in 1902 to…Read More