| Lisbon
The capital of Portugal, and the country’s largest city, Lisbon is a
delightful place for travelers of all kinds. With great hotels, marvelous
beaches, superb shopping, a range of tourist attractions and remarkable
food and wine, Lisbon offers something for everyone. The climate here is
pleasant too, with sunny summers, mild autumns and rainy winters. Snow
is very rare here.
Lisbon’s location on seven small hills near a river has always attracted
traders and settlers, resulting in a cultural diversity that is as charming
as the relaxed attitude of the people here.
There are beautiful beaches in Lisbon, including the ones at Cascais
and Estoril. This is an attractive city, with broad roads bordered by shady
trees and full of buildings in an Art nouveau style, as well as churches
with spires and domes. Generally, the architecture here is well worth a
second look.
There are very good museums in Lisbon, such as the National Museum
of Contemporary Art, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the Carmo Archaeological
Museum and the National Coach Museum. There’s interesting nightlife
too, particularly at Bairro Alto.
Shopping is great here, too. You can check out Centro Commercial Colombo,
which is the largest mall in the Iberian Peninsula, or if you’re looking
for native products, go to the interesting market at the Campo de Santa
Clara.
Other things to do include seeing the ancient areas of Alfama, Castelo
and Mouraria, St. George's Castle, and the churches São Vicente
de Fora and Santa Engrácia.
The transportation in Lisbon is quite unusual. Since there are many
ups and downs here, the three funiculars used in the city - Elevador da
Lavra, Elevador da Glória, and Elevador da Bica - are particularly
useful. Besides, there are still trams in use that date from the nineteen
thirties.
Some of the sights that visitors to Lisbon shouldn’t miss include the
Bairro Alto, great for nightlife and a good place to hear fado, Portugal’s
national music; the beautifully designed Gare do Oriente; and Belém,
a historic locality containing the Belém Tower and the famous monastery,
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos.
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Lisbon
Luxury Hotels
Hotel
Mundial is located in the very heart of Lisbon. The small streets surrounding
the hotel are full of atmosphere with small restaurants and bars wherever
you go. The main square (Rossio Square) is a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
The rooms at the Hotel Mundial are a successful mix of traditional design
and they offer all the modern comforts that you would expect from a 4-star
hotel. The rooms offer a distinct feeling of space due to the high ceilings,
light decor...
Hotel
Borges is situated in Chiado. This happens to be the most romantic
location in Lisbon. From here you can see the Sao Carlos National Theatre,
Mario Viegas Theatre and the Museum of Chiado. A short walk away is Fado
and Bairro Alto and the airport is also close by. It has 96 renovated rooms
and excellent service. Staying here will be a complete holiday to your
senses...
The
Tryp Oriente Hotel is situated in the Oriental zone of this location,
in the center of Parque das Nações. It lies a short distance
from the International Airport of Lisbon. It enjoys close proximity to
main access roads of the city and even to the Vasco da Gama Bridge and
Gare do Oriente. It has an excellent location, as it faces the Exibition
Centre FIL, the Parque das Nações complex, the Vasco da Gama
shopping center and the Oceanarium. ...
Lisbon
- Hotel Avenida Palace
This
19th century renovated hotel overlooks the Restauradores Square and it
lies right in the center of Lisbon. You can see St. Jorge Castle from there.
The hotel is strategically located in an ideal spot for tourists to explore
the city. It is situated on Avenida da Liberdade very close to Champs Elysee.
You can take a walk to Rossio where you will find several cafes.
The
Barrio Alto Hotel takes its name from the most chic area in Lisbon, since
it is located between the Bairro Alto district and the equally sophisticated
Chiado area. This is a boutique hotel, with a delightful blend of the traditional
and the contemporary. Small but luxurious, the Barrio Alto Hotel is a wonderful
place for travellers.
The
Holiday Inn Lisbon-Continental was recently refurbished and its enhanced
attractiveness makes it a good choice for business travellers and tourists
alike. Its central location between Av. República and Av. Berna
is an added advantage and it’s only ten minutes from Lisbon International
Airport. Train, subway and bus stations are within walking distance. This
hotel has excellent conference facilities and 220 well appointed rooms.
The
Tivoli Lisboa is situated on Lisbon’s main road. This 5 star hotel has
been running since 1933, setting a standard for other hotels in the country.
There are 308 soundproof rooms here and facilities such as a garden, a
business centre, non-smoking rooms, in-house shops, baby sitting services
and a fitness centre. Restaurants at the Tivoli Lisboa include the Terraço
Bar with its marvelous views, the elegant Brasserie Flo Lisbon restaurant,
well known for its seafood selection, the Lobby Bar, where you can have
a drink or a meal and the Terrace Restaurant, one of the finest in the
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