Lisbon is a charming city with houses covered with multi -colored tiles, delicious kitchen, boiling nightlife and the lowest prices in Western Europe. We will tell you what to see, hear and try in Lisbon.
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1. Take a ride on tram number 28 on the ancient quarters of the city
For 70 years this little yellow tram is a symbol of Lisbon. Route No. 28 passes around the Old City and rises along the narrow streets of the Baysh, Grace and Alfam to the top of the San Horhe hill. The tram runs next to the main attractions of the city: the castle of St. George, the Lisbon Cathedral, the house with spikes (Casa Dos Bicos) and the observation deck of Santa Lucia. One way ticket can be bought from a driver, it costs € 2.85. And a travel card for one day costs 6 € and is sold only in the subway.
Interesting excursions from local residents in Lisbon
2. Eat fried fish and listen to the fad in alpham
Alfama, the oldest quarter of the city, is famous for restaurants and FAD (traditional musical style, included in the UNESCO intangible heritage list). Locals prefer small family restaurants Taska (TASCA) – with low prices, friendly owners and delicious cuisine. We can advise Tasca Do Chico and a Baiuca, where you can not only have dinner, but also listen to the FADA to the accompaniment of the guitar. Fadu in Lisbon is sung on the streets and in restaurants, and the best Fadishta (FADA performers) perform at the Clube de Fado restaurant.
3. Try the Pastele de Nata cake
Pashtel de Nata (layered basket with milk-vic cream) is the traditional dessert of Lisbon, it can be tried in any cafe of the city. And the best Pashtel de Nata is baked according to the ancient recipe of monks from Zheronimush in the confusion Pestys de Belém, opened in 1837. Pies are eaten hot, sprinkling with powdered sugar or cinnamon and drinking espresso.
4. See Lisbon from a height
Lisbon is located on the hills, so the city has a lot of viewing platforms Miradouro with beautiful views. The most famous observation deck is Miador Santa Lucia, where, sitting in a gazebo, surrounded by a garden, you can admire the roofs of the old city and the Tesha river. It is easy to get to this site by tram No. 28. Gloria lifts to Miador San Pedro-de-Alcantara, and from here the cathedral, the castle of St. George and the Taju River are visible. A panoramic view of the port, river and suspension bridge opens with Miador Santa Catarine. There is a cafe on the terrace of Miadora, where excellent pastries are served.
5. to visit Zheronimush, the most beautiful monastery of Portugal
Zheronimush is a wonderful example of the Manuelino style (consisting of the elements of the flaming Gothic, the Moorish style and early Renaissance), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monastery was built in the 16th century, in the era of great geographical discoveries, as a sign of gratitude to the Virgin Mary for the protection of the Portuguese sailors. Due to the wealth of internal and external decoration and facades decorated with corals, Zeronymush is more reminiscent of the palace than the monastery. Vasco da Gama, kings Manuel I and Juan III are buried here.
