Tourism in Lisbon / Portugal

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) is the capital of Portugal since in 1256 and the largest cities. Located in the province of Lisbon in the middle of the country on the Atlantic coast. The population of Lisbon city, about 564,000 people.

 
Includes many fields, cathedrals and monuments, cafes and shops as well as contemporary architecture. Lisbon is situated on seven hills, located in one silo Belem Torre de Belem, built in 1515 to protect the port of Lisbon. UNESCO has been considered a universal heritage, has been designed by the Arruda brothers and built by King Manuel I, one of the interesting historical monuments in the area. And Belem, which means in Arabic, Bethlehem, is the point of departure of Vasco de Gama on his trip, which lasted two years and discovered the Cape of Good Hope and thus the way to India, which strengthened the status of Portugal's military and financial

Acbona as it was referred to by Arab Akaddam, fell in the hands of Muslims, led by Musa ibn Nusair the year 714 AD and became a rule of Andalusia. Nzlha Magi Normans during the reign of Amir Abdul Rahman, East, and took Bsatha, and made it a center for their raids on the of Julian, and Seville, and Moron, had appealed to Abdul Rahman Buale holes Top Musa bin hardened, and was credited with overcoming the Magi and their expulsion from the region. When the Caliphate fell Córdoban, the states and communities have become the kings of the Lisbon-Mutawakkil ibn Alavtts property, which the Crown by Abu Muhammad bin Hood. Lisbon fell into the hands of the Portuguese in the late days stationed in Andalusia

 
The Lisbon in the Islamic era, the city of high immunity impregnable, and was surrounded by a wall, and inside the Kasbah (fortress or castle), and the opening in the fence five-door door of the west had been held by the Hanaaa above Hanaaa the mayors of marble installed on the stones of marble, and was the largest open and most important, and the door last known Balkhuchh, and they also have a door before me called the door of the sea, and was opening in the fence the eastern two doors: one door Hamma relative to a spring of water for bathing and healing, while the other door realizes door of the tomb, thanks to the adventurers of Muslims in the discovery of the Atlantic Ocean of flights research and exploration that had graduated from Lisbon

Still cabarets, nightclubs Tturnm Portuguese folk song that speaks of the ancient longing to Lisbon, and says her words: «witch from home and I cheerfully Ttrbin Lisbon». Indeed, the Lisbon boasts of recreational life in them these days, from leading stores and even places of night life, modern and stylish hotel, which turned this ancient city with a harbor to a place where concerts are held.

  However, it did not generate the Portuguese capital back to their customs and traditions, which has most respect and appreciation, is still Lisbon - which was built on 7 hills beside the River Altajus, and received abundant sunshine - a place to roam, and activities, as they still are also works of the ancient world . In every corner of them, you can find buildings with simple patterns, old brick, the remaining effects on the facades of buildings, which remain until the present time to impress the viewers. And will leave this city forward to return again, and who knows where it may sing of happiness and joy.

  Whether it is its beautiful beaches and historical sites and modern architecture, or a refreshing night life, Portugal is the country's dramatic and beautiful. Shorelines soft sand in the south and noise, which is characterized by the North offers a wide range of interests that can satisfy all tastes

Vchbona Assbaua or Portuguese or Acbona as it was referred to by Arab Akaddam, is the capital of Portugal since in 1256 includes several fields, cathedrals and monuments, cafes and shops as well as contemporary architecture. Lisbon is situated on seven hills, which allows tourists to see the magnificent views from high points. For example, between these points TORRE DE BELEM which was built in 1515 to protect the port of Lisbon.

 UNESCO has been considered a universal heritage, has been designed by the Arruda brothers and built by King Manuel I, one of the interesting historical monuments in the area. And Belem, which means in Arabic, Bethlehem, is the point of departure of Vasco de Gama on his trip, which lasted two years and discovered the Cape of Good Hope and thus the way to India, which strengthened the status of Portugal's military and financial

The discoveries, said one of the great landmarks in the city must be visited by tourists. The memorial opened in 1960 on the occasion of five hundredth anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator, Prince of Portugal, who founded the first school in the history of freedom of Portugal, which was responsible for the breadth of maritime activity of Portugal. And Prince Henry stands at the forefront of the memorial. And his successor, figures from the Portuguese explorers, including Vasco da Gama the same addition to the well-known poets and artists. There are also in the same neighborhood Girenemus Monastery which is one of the sites that UNESCO considers a historic legacy.

Construction was completed in 1541 on the orders of Manuel I, who was presented to the spirit of the Portuguese navigators who arrive there. And rising up the wonderful work of art to 25 meters, which, like many of the monasteries, Portuguese, belongs to the Gothic style. And 6 kilometers from Belém historical landmarks is the famous Rossio Square, the hub for tourists from all over the world. Strikethrough and the Statue of Dom Pedro IV, who ruled Portugal between 1826 and 1828 and spread its many cafes, restaurants and shops.

And visit the field great opportunity to learn about Portuguese culture, particularly near the Portuguese cuisine. And the Portuguese national dish known as Albakalao, a cod salted and dried, do not seem encouraging in terms of shape, but it is a favorite of the Portuguese dish of tourists with a strong and courageous hearts. The person eating seafood. It also should not miss the opportunity to be the person eating sweets, especially those known PASTIES DE NATA

 For modern architecture, Portugal has benefited greatly from the Expo 1998, the same year in which the work was completed during which the largest bridge in Europe (17 kilometers) called the «Vasco da Gama». If your goal is see more of the models of modern architecture, you can go to the «Park Das Nazhoyh» which was built also for «Expo 1998», as the visitor can see more of the architectural works of modern as well as many shops and restaurants and public parks on the side of the river and the lines of tram and Exhibition by pools of various sizes for more than 450 of marine organisms from around the world.

 
  These features have become a major destination for many Portuguese families and visiting families alike. In contrast to these models, modern architecture, there Olvamh, the oldest districts of Portugal, which is derived from the word «Protectors» means hot spring. Olvamh seems clear impact Arab-like design of streets and roads of the Casbah in Arab cities. We can say that Lisbon is a more historical sites and rich culture and modernity. City full of tourist attractions and sites of activity and movement, so it's hard to feel bored person in this ancient European capital

 The movement across the Lisbon real pleasure, because walking and easy access to most tourist attractions as possible on the two men, or by the so-called PAL «tram», which wanders all over the capital and limping all the hills and Stbhrk views Rail own a sloping too because of the nature of the capital, geographical This is means of movement as well as being a tourist and a regular means of transport, and if you want to transfer a traditional way, what you should not use the taxi, which is relatively cheap compared with other European capitals, or buses that are easy to recognize and roads.

During your stay in Lisbon, you can buy a special card entitles you to visit museums and offers you discounts on the prices of entry fees to most tourist attractions and travel by bus and reductions also to buy necessities, shopping and eating in restaurants, cafes, and can the card is valid for a day or two or even three days to taste and be much cheaper this way.

 
Must be based tour Tsoukah across each city you visit does not need to buy anything bring him back to your country to remind you always trip you have made and the events of funny obtained during your visit, Vchbona famous baskets distinctive made ​​of straw and cloth embroidered lace and beautiful for fans of sewing as well as leather and pottery decorated and ceramics, and you should buy a tile painted with hand-often blue and white and you can write whatever you want it or put it your home number may be a nice idea to present a gift to a friend

 
In Lisbon there is a large number of hotels and from all levels to suit all budgets

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