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The Lisbon southern entrance, Golden Gates twin sister, April 25 Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril)425

Christ MonumentChrist opens his arms to the city of Lisbon.

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Portugal. Its location in the south-central Atlantic coast of Portugal, north city of Sintra Mountains, south of the Tagus river estuary, it is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.

Age of Discovery, many navigators are departing from Lisbon to the different parts of the world for exploration, since it has become the Portuguese colonial empire wealthy political and business center.

Lisbon downtown mostly built on hills. Most street on the slope, so the alias "seven hills of the city." The streetcar and cable car walking up and down the ramp in Lisbon become the characteristic signs. Downtown divided Old Town which built along the Tagus river bank, and New Town at the northern highlands.Lisbon

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April 25 Bridge 425Eduardo VII Park Belem TowerDiscoverers Monument SANA Metropolitan HotelMarquess of Pombal SquareLisbon tour schematic 1 1 Lisbon tour schematic 2 2

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Ribeira MarketplaceCommerce SquareFigueira SquareRossio SquareRestauradores SquareSilver Street Lisbon tour schematic 2 2

Lisbon view from the Bridge

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April 25 Bridge looks like San Francisco Bridge425

The graffiti on the walls along the Fernando Av.

Eduardo VII Park The Eduardo VII Park (Parque Eduardo VII) is a public park in Lisbon.[1] The park occupies an area of 26 hectares to the north of the Avenida da Liberdade and the Marquess of Pombal Square, in the centre of the city.

Its name pays homage to Edward VII of the United Kingdom who visited Portugal in 1902, to strengthen the relations between the two countries. Until that visit, its name was Liberty Park (Parque da Liberdade).1902

On the northern top of the park is a flagpole were the present largest Flag of Portugal of the world is usually flown.

Walkway next to the Edward VII Park

The central lane of Eduardo VII Park, with Marquess of Pombal Square and the Tagus river in the background.

King's Tavern Restaurant(Restaurante Botequim Do Rei)

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Lisbon Aqueduct The guas Livres Aqueduct is a historic aqueduct in the city of Lisbon. Aqueduct arches (65 m tall) across the Alcantara valley. It was built in 18th century by the King John V. The main course of the aqueduct covers 18 km, but the whole network of canals extends through nearly 58 km. (guas Livres Aqueduct) 65181858

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The iconic facade of the Belen Tower on the bank of the Tagus River

Belem Tower (Torre de Belm) is a fortified tower located on the bank of Tagus River in Lisbon. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Jernimos Monastery) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries age. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. ()Belem Tower(Torre de Belm)

Belem Tower is Lisbon's icon and a symbol of the Age of Discovery.

The tower was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and included in the registry of the Seven Wonders of Portugal in 2007.

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Bastion terrace with its Moorish bartizan turrets and cupolasBastion terrace

Portuguese aviation pioneer Sacadura Cabral and Gago Coutinho Monument (Sacadura Cabral) (Gago Coutinho)

Monument to the Combatants Overseas

Combatant Museum

Discoverers Monument and April 25 Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) 425

April 25 Bridge425Discoverers Monument (Padro dos Descobrimentos)

Discoveries Monument(Padro dos Descobrimentos)

Discoveries Monument was built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.

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The Discoveries Monument on the edge of the Tagus River (western profile) Armillary sphere

In addition to the main statue of Henry the Navigator , holding a model of a carrack , on either side of the ramps of the monument are a total of 33 figures from the history of the Discoveries.33

Mosaic World Map

The pavement in front of the monument is decorated with a mosaic that was offered by the South African government in 1960, representing a compass with the map of the world charting the routes taken by the Portuguese explorers.

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Big compass with world map (Google satellite image) ()

Empire Square Garden and Jeronimos Monastery

Empire Square Garden(Jardim da Praa do Imprio)

Jeronimos Monastery(Mosteiro dos Jernimos)

Empire Square Garden(Jardim da Praa do Imprio)

Belem pastry (Pastel de Belm) is the original Portuguese egg tart shop. It always crowded with buyer, there are police to maintain order. (Pastel de Belm)

Portuguese egg tart

Apart from the famous pastis de nata, they also sell a variety of baked goods.Photo from www

McDonald's nearby the egg tart shop

Belem Garden (Jardim de Belm)

Museum of the President of the Republic (Museu da Presidncia da Repblica)

Palace of Belem, the official residence of Presidents of the Portuguese.

Jardim Dom Luis and Lisbon 8 Building 8

Ribeira Marketplace (Time Out Market) Ribeira Marketplace (Time Out Market) is Lisbon's main food market since 1892, when it opened with an iron interior and a large oriental dome. In 2014 it was taken over by Time Out Lisboa magazine, whose management added stalls offering food and traditional local products.18922014

Ribeira Marketplace (Time Out Market)

Lisbon Town Hall Square (Praca do Municipio)

Lisbon City Hall(Camara Municipal de Lisboa)

Statue of King Jose I in the Commerce Square (Praa do Comrcio)

Lisboa Story Centre

Commerce Square

Photo from wwwCommerce Square (Praa do Comrcio) is Lisbons most famous squares, and you have not truly arrived in Lisbon until you have passed through the Augusta Arch and enter to Baixa.

Close-up of the Augusta Arch statues : Representative Glory Rewarding Valor and Genius.

Shop on the Silver Street nearby Figueira SquareSilver Street

Statue of King John IFigueira Square (Praa da Figueira)

Go west from Figueira Square to Rossio Square.

Rossio Square south (Praca do Rossio)

Across the Rossio Square southern arch, you can reach the Shoemaker Street of Baixa district. (Baixa)

Nicola Cafs This is one of the most celebrated cafes in Lisbon, and its prime position overlooking Rossio Square.

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Rossio Square south fountain

Rossio Square (Praca do Rossio)Rossio Square is the popular name of the Pedro IV. It is located in the Downtown of Lisbon and has been one of its main squares since the Middle Ages. It has been the setting of popular revolts and celebrations, bullfights and executions, and is now a preferred meeting place of Lisbon natives and tourists alike.The current name of the Rossio pays homage to Pedro IV, King of Portugal. The Column of Pedro IV is in the middle of the square. (Rossio)The Column of Pedro IV

Rossio Square north fountain

Maria II National Theatre(Teatro Nacional D. Maria II)

Rossio railway station

Restauradores Square Photo from GoogleRestauradores Square (Praa dos Restauradores ) is a public square in the city of Lisbon. It is located at the southeast end of Liberty Avenue, near Rossio square. The square is dedicated to the restoration of the independence of Portugal in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish domination.601640

Restauradores Monument

VIP Executive Eden AparthotelVIP

Foz Palace (Palcio Foz) The fine red roughcast faade on the west of the Praa dos Restauradores was built by an Italian architect in the early 19C. Today it houses the Lisbon Tourist Information Centre.19

Liberty Avenue

Liberty Avenue Stivali and Elisabetta Franchi clothing stores Stivali Elisabetta Franchi Photo from www

Liberty Avenue brand name shops Rosa Clara and COS COS

Michael KorsPhoto from www

Liberty Avenue Pronovias Bridal Shop Pronovias

Monument to the Dead of the WWII

Liberty Avenue Cinema So Jorge

Liberty Avenue

Hotel Florida at Marquess of Pombal Square

Marquess of Pombal Square

Marquis of Pombal Monument A bronze statue of the Marquess with a lion (symbol of power) is on the top of Monument. ()

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El Corte Ingls - Lisboa

Sana Metropolitan Hotel

SANA Metropolitan Hotel

Jose Alvalade Stadium(Estdio Jos Alvalade)

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