Why choose this Lisbon tour ?
Modern times in Lisbon began with Liberty Avenue, the one and only local Boulevard. Designed from scratch as the main ax of the city’s late 19th-century development, it quickly became an upmarket residential area and entertainment hot spot, but also the green arrow leading to the establishment of Edward VII Park, the largest park in the central town. Today Liberty Avenue area has the highest concentration of upmarket shops, luxury hotels, and large companies’ offices. Surprisingly, though, it’s also one of the most overlooked and unknown areas of the Portuguese capital. Exploring Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII is a unique invitation to rewind and mull over the city’s evolution for the last two centuries and the major challenges it now faces.
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What makes Liberdade – Lisbon Boulevard of dreams a unique experience ?
Our tour begins at the outskirts of the medieval remparts and explores the modern city that developed on the old rural suburb of the Valverde creek, starting with the Restauradores monument and square.
Before Avenida da Liberdade there was the Public Promenade, the heart of Lisbon during the Romantic Age. We explore its remaining heritage, including allegoric statues and majestic manor houses.
The Avenue became the most lively place in Lisbon since the ’20s and well into the ’80s of the XXth century. Discovery the cinemas, the theaters and the legendary Parque Mayer.
Enter the main motor traffic hub in town, a controversial and ever-changing place, that almost everybody likes to hate.
A congress and cultural center – dubbed City Palace – was planned to crown the top of the park. Intended as the icon of the city Acropolis, it was lambasted as too Modernist and was never built, leaving a large gap between the two pairs of giant columns topped by golden wreaths. It’s still an odd symbol of Salazar dictatorship and one to the best panoramic views of Lisbon and its surroundings.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lisbon Art & Soul.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
