Lisbon is the Capital city of Portugal and the second oldest
city in Europe offering to explore many historic sites, monuments, and natural
beauty. One of the most fascinating cities in Europe Lisbon is the major
economical and political hub of Portugal. The city covers the area of about 32
miles with population over 400,000.
Lisbon offers to its tourists a lot to explore such as the
amazing old buildings, architecture beauty, good people and awesome beaches. In
past the Romans were the first settle and rule here at around 200 B.C. After
500 years the Moors attacked to conquer but Christians managed their control.
Today Lisbon has many historic constructions and sites they also built some
modern infrastructure, the beauty of nature, lively beaches and its more than
enough for tourists to enjoy the vacation in Lisbon.
The best time of visiting to Lisbon is summer time when warm
temperature keeps Lisbon shores more attractive and alive, a good time and a perfect
place to enjoy the surfing, boating, swimming fishing, and sunbathing. During summer
months the tourism goes at its peak so it is my advice that you should book
your accommodations earlier.
Jeronimos Monastery
Belem Tower
Lisbon is a historic city and rich in the artistic historic
sites. In the top ten attractions of the city the Jeronimos Monastery is the place
of sixteenth century where Vasco da Gama is buried. This magnificent church
building was built in 1500s and recognized globally as a world heritage site. Another
world heritage site is Belem Tower also built in 1500s is the city’s icon and
symbol of the age of discovery in Portugal. Take your steps to the St. George’s
Castle and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city. These historic buildings
are the major attractions in Lisbon.
Art lover tour to Lisbon cannot be completed without
visiting it many famous museums, such as Gelbenkian Museum which has some
incredible collection of art. You can also meet some rare work of art created
by legendary painters in Tile Museums. The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, The
Berardo Museum, and the Ancient Art Museum are the places which offer much to
learn and enjoy holding a large collection of artifacts and valuable treasures.
For shopping or other entertainment activities visitors
should go to Bairro Alto which is famous for its nightlife. It will give you a
taste of the modern life. Visitors should don’t miss the Oceanarium, a modern and one of the largest Aquarium in the world offers its visitors to go deep in see and take a close look to learn the
interesting sea animals. Several clubs in Lisbon opens all night long.
A trip to Lisbon will give you more joy but should travel in
months of May to September when sky generally keeps itself blue and clear with
no rain.
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