Lisboa Trip Overview
A Lisbon Walking Tour that reveals 30 centuries of secrets and unspoken tales hidden under the stones of Lisbon, waiting to be unveiled.
In addition to facts, the 3200 years of the city’s historical records contain many secrets, legends and myths. On this walk you will delve into some of the most curious ones. Whilst helping to keep track of fantastic stories and events, some of these tales and legends gave life to saints, heroes and villains.
You will become acquainted with some of the most intriguing of these characters, including some of whom the city is not so proud of.
During this walk you will learn about:
Ulysses as the founder of Lisbon
St. Vincent and the Ravens
The young martyrs of Lisbon
Saint Anthony: the matchmaker
Gusmão’s flying device (the Passarola)
The murder of the Távora family
The curse of Simão Sulim
Downtown architecture: A Masonic fantasy
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 to 3 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
A Lisbon Walking Tour that reveals 30 centuries of secrets and unspoken tales hidden under the stones of Lisbon, waiting to be unveiled.
In addition to facts, the 3200 years of the city’s historical records contain many secrets, legends and myths. On this walk you will delve into some of the most curious ones. Whilst helping to keep track of fantastic stories and events, some of these tales and legends gave life to saints, heroes and villains.
You will become acquainted with some of the most intriguing of these characters, including some of whom the city is not so proud of.
During this walk you will learn about:
Ulysses as the founder of Lisbon
St. Vincent and the Ravens
The young martyrs of Lisbon
Saint Anthony: the matchmaker
Gusmão’s flying device (the Passarola)
The murder of the Távora family
The curse of Simão Sulim
Downtown architecture: A Masonic fantasy
Itinerary
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Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal
the everlasting centre of power
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Downtown architecture: a Masonic fantasy
Stop At: Lisbon Cathedral, Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal
the young martyrs of Lisbon
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Anthony’s Church, Largo de Santo António da Sé, 1100-401 Lisboa, Portugal
Saint Anthony: the matchmaker
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Largo das Portas do Sol Alfama, Lisbon 1100-411 Portugal
the curse of Simão Sulim
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Ulysses as the founder of Lisbon
Stop At: Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa, Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10 R/C, Lisbon 1100-070 Portugal
Gusmão’s flying device (the Passarola)
Duration: 10 minutes
