Lisbon is the capital of the Portuguese Republic. Located in the west of the country, with the Sintra Mountains to the north and the Tagus River to the south, less than 12 km from the Atlantic Ocean, it is the westernmost city on the European continent and one of the most famous cities in Southern Europe. Lisbon is an industrial city, a cosmopolitan city, and today the political, economic, cultural and educational centre of Portugal, as well as a famous tourist city in Europe, receiving more than one million visitors every year.
1.Visit the old town of Alfama. The old town of Alfama is the old part of Lisbon, with many historical monuments. It is located on a hill in the bay of the Tejo River. The hillside is undulating, the winding stone alleys are numerous, and the old houses, with their colourful facades, are full of vintage charm.
The streets of the old town are still lined with many grocery stores that have been maintained in the same manner as they were in the old days, stacked with food and daily necessities. The bars and cafes that dot the streets are ideal for Lisbon's nightlife.
2. The designer of the San Justa lift was a student of Mr Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower in France. The neo-gothic decoration has a different style for each floor. A spiral staircase leads to the top floor, where there is a balcony with views of São Jorge Castle, Rossio Square (Rossio) and lower Pombal.
3. Visit the Pena Palace, one of the ten most beautiful palaces in Europe. Change the palace is very royal architecture, once you enter, the garden and flowers look gorgeous and exquisite. The castle is built along the mountain, with towers of different shapes and colours, just like a giant fairy tale kingdom. The rooms inside the castle have different roofs, geometric shapes and bright colours. Many of the walls are lapidary or colourful tile surfaces. The entire castle contains a variety of stylistic elements, such as the Islamic round onion head roof, Middle Eastern roofs, windows and walls.
- Visit the Tower of Belém, a classic landmark of the Portuguese port and a symbol of Lisbon, which has witnessed the voyages and partings, returns and reunions of numerous Portuguese ships during the Age of Sail. In 1983, the Tower of Belém has officially declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and in 2007 it was named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The fortification was built between 1514 and 1520 by order of Manuel I to commemorate the arrival of Da Gama in India and was later used as a customs house, telegraph station, and even a lighthouse. The entire tower of Belém Tower is made of white marble, a typical Manueline-style building. The tower is encircled by stone ropes, punctuated by stone knots, crosses and several stone sculptures of flora and fauna. Among them, the stone rhinoceros at the base is quite striking, built to highlight the achievements of Portuguese navigators exploring overseas. When the sun sets, the Belém Tower has a unique charm, a walk in the harbour, blowing the sea breeze, is also a pleasant enjoyment.
