Lisboa Trip Overview
Older than Rome and according to legend founded by Ulysses himself, Lisbon has seen it all. Once the capital of a global empire that pushed the borders of the known world, risen from the ashes of the most destructive earthquake of the 18th century and a cosmopolitan capital that flourished after 4 decades of dictatorship, Lisbon is now one of the top destinations in Europe. You will see, taste and know the intimate of this city, with the help of the best local guides.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Older than Rome and according to legend founded by Ulysses himself, Lisbon has seen it all. Once the capital of a global empire that pushed the borders of the known world, risen from the ashes of the most destructive earthquake of the 18th century and a cosmopolitan capital that flourished after 4 decades of dictatorship, Lisbon is now one of the top destinations in Europe. You will see, taste and know the intimate of this city, with the help of the best local guides.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
You will learn about:
The early history of Lisbon
Portugal’s Moorish Legacy
The conquest of Lisbon by the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques
The city of poets, sailors, singers and Fado
The history of the 1755 earthquake and how it shaped the future of Portugal
Portuguese Inquisition, the Jewish Memorial and the Baixa Pombalina (Lisbon’s Downtown)
The student’s traditions of the black robes that inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts uniforms
The history of the Portuguese discoveries
The Monarchy and The Republic
The city of spies during World War II
The dictatorship of Salazar and the Carnation peaceful revolution that lead Portugal to the modern days
You will see:
Praça Luís de Camões
Café Nicola and the Chiado Area
Bairro Alto, the bohemian side of town
Largo do Carmo and the Convent
Elevador de Santa Justa
Largo do Rossio
Largo de São Domingos
Praça do Comércio
