Contemporary Lisbon: Explore the Park of Nations on a Self-Guided Audio Tour

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This tour takes you on a journey through Contemporary Lisbon and shows you its best architecture, public art and gardens. The tour goes through The Park of Nations which is a one-of-a-kind place in Lisbon.

Discover how a derelict industrial part of the city was transformed into a hallmark of contemporary architecture, landscape and public art. Whether you are into architecture, art or simply enjoy a soothing stroll by the river with breathtaking views, this tour is up your street.

The museums and attractions open at 10am and close at 6/7pm. Please note that last admissions are, in general, at 5.30 (Pavilion of Knowledge) or 6pm (Aquarium) on Winter Schedule and that the museums are normally closed on Mondays – except the Aquarium.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline or you can enjoy the tour virtually at home.

Additional Info

* Duration: 45 minutes
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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This tour takes you on a journey through Contemporary Lisbon and shows you its best architecture, public art and gardens. The tour goes through The Park of Nations which is a one-of-a-kind place in Lisbon.

Discover how a derelict industrial part of the city was transformed into a hallmark of contemporary architecture, landscape and public art. Whether you are into architecture, art or simply enjoy a soothing stroll by the river with breathtaking views, this tour is up your street.

The museums and attractions open at 10am and close at 6/7pm. Please note that last admissions are, in general, at 5.30 (Pavilion of Knowledge) or 6pm (Aquarium) on Winter Schedule and that the museums are normally closed on Mondays – except the Aquarium.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline or you can enjoy the tour virtually at home.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Parque das Nacoes, Avenida Dom Joao II 13B, Lisbon 1990-998 Portugal

The Park of Nations is a one-of-a-kind place in Lisbon. Discover how a derelict industrial part of the city was transformed into a hallmark of contemporary architecture, landscape and public art.

Pass By: Jardim Garcia de Orta, Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon Portugal

Garcia de Orta was a Portuguese Renaissance physician, herbalist and naturalist in the 1500s. He was a pioneer of tropical medicine who worked mainly in what was the Portuguese overseas territory of Goa in India.

Pass By: Oceanario de Lisboa, Esplanada D. Carlos I Doca dos Olivais, Lisbon 1990-005 Portugal

The Aquarium is a journey in itself. It has a large number of marine species from all over the globe and its architecture is somewhat peculiar. It’s the world’s second biggest aquarium and Europe’s largest indoor aquarium.



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