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One of the most touristic areas of the city is considered to be Baixa, where there are many shops, cafes and restaurants. The historic city center was rebuilt in the 18th century after an earthquake in 1755. Must-sees are the old bookstore Livraria Bertrand, the vibrant Piazza Comercio, and the small Rossio train station.
For lovers of hiking, rooms are available in the Bairro Alto area. Here you can stroll along the hilly streets in search of a unique menu of local cuisine, unusual tattoo parlors, as well as hip hostels. Many apartments still have a large number of historical sights.
The paved roads of the Alfama district fascinate with their endless labyrinths. Having settled here, guests of the city will get acquainted with the oldest architecture of the capital. By booking a tour in this unusual place, tourists can visit the incredible observation deck, plunge into history at the walls of the castle of St. George and enjoy delicious dishes from the famous Portas do Sol bar.
Príncipe Real is a quiet residential area, the atmosphere of which is created for those who love a quiet measured holiday. There are many park and walking areas, as well as expensive architectural structures.
Also for tourists who love jogging or leisurely walking with pets, it is recommended to book hotels in the Parque das Nações area. The area is spread along the river bank and includes many bars, cafes, clubs, restaurants and office buildings, as well as the famous aquarium and Oriente train station.
For those who come to Portugal for the purpose of hiking in designer shopping, the Avenida da Liberdade area is recommended. Fantastic hotels, huge branded stores, Hard Rock restaurant rise above the area. The area is considered ecologically clean due to the huge number of trees planted here.
Tourists who are not afraid to walk along one of the narrowest streets in the world can book a room in the oldest district of Lisbon - Avenida da Liberdade. It offers incredible views of the Tagus River and unique architectural monuments such as the Church of St. Vicente and the National Pantheon.
You can also get acquainted with the ancient urban history in the Mouraria area, which, due to its geographical position, is a little hidden from tourists coming here.
Comfortable hotels are located in the Cais do Sodré area. A lot of young people gather here who visit the Time Out Market, one of the main food courts of the city - Mercado da Ribeira.
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Lisbon travel guide
It is difficult to cover the incredible number of urban attractions in the Portuguese capital. So let's take a look at the main ones.
For example, a fortification is the Belem Tower, located on a separate island in the waters of the Tagus River. The 35-meter building, whose architecture is designed in the Moorish style, was erected in 1521 and is part of the defensive complex of the mouth of the river to protect the harbour. Since 1983, the tower has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Portugal is considered to be a country of palaces and castles. It is rare that you can visit all the royal residences in one tourist trip. Among them is the Ajuda National Palace. Also worth noting is the castle of the Moors, built in the 9th - 10th centuries. ad.
The current place to visit for adults and children is the zoo. In a couple of hours of a tour of this picturesque corner, you can see various mammals, birds, amphibians, etc. The inhabitants of the deep sea - dolphins and seals - enjoy special attention. At certain hours, you can even feed them, but under the supervision of a zoologist.
The April 25 Bridge is a suspension structure that connects the banks of the Tagus River. The bridge consists of 6 car lanes, traffic on it is available only for cars and trains. On one of the 80-meter supports is the Pilar 7 observation deck.
You can not ignore the Lisbon aqueduct, which was built to transport water to the Portuguese capital. This architectural structure rises on columns above the expanses of the Alcantara Valley. The most monumental part of the complex consists of 109 arches, 65 meters high, with a total length of 18 km.
How to get there?
You can fly to Lisbon from Chisinau. Upon arrival at Lisbon Portela Airport, you will need to take care of how to get to the city center or the hotel where you have booked a room.
To do this, you can take a taxi - this is the fastest way. In the arrivals area you will see a car order desk. It will take about 5-7 minutes to wait for a taxi. The cost of the service during the daytime is about 15-20 euros.
Also from Lisbon Airport to the city can be reached by buses with numbers 705, 722, 744 and 783 of the Carris company. Buses run from 7 am to 11 pm. The bus stop is located at the exit of the arrivals area. Travel time is about forty minutes. The ticket price is 2 euros, you can buy it from the driver.
You can get to Lisbon Airport at night by bus number 208. It runs from 0.00 to 6.00 in the morning. Travel time is about forty minutes. The ticket price is 2 euros.
You can also get to the city from the airport by metro. In time, it will take you about twenty minutes, the cost of the trip is 1.45 euros, but first you need to buy a Viva Viagem travel card. They are sold in vending machines right at the airport. Such a card costs 0.5 euros. Details of the metro can be found on the website https://www.metrolisboa.pt/.
Among other things, the city from the airport can be reached by airbus. The ticket costs 4 euros and can be bought from the driver. Airbus schedule - from 7.45 to 20.45. The stop is located opposite Terminal 1.
One of the most affordable ways to get from the airport to Lisbon is a group transfer from intui.travel. It will cost 7 euros for one person. The bus stops at the most popular hotels in the center of Lisbon.