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Like Istanbul, Rome and Seattle, Lisbon is built on seven hills. The sparkling new Lisboa Ask Me Centre ( Pç. do Comércio, 21 0312815, open 09:00 - 20:00 daily) will help you find accommodation and is happy to dispense advice, maps and brochures. Smaller Ask Me Lisboa kiosks are dotted about the Rossio district and airport and their multilingual staff also have maps and brochures. The Lisboa Card, which can be purchased from tourist information outlets, offers free use of all public transport in the city and free or reduced price tickets to many museums, galleries and tourist attractions. They can be purchased in 24 hour (adult / child: €14.85 / €7.50), 48 hour (€25.50 / €12.75) and 72 hour (€31.00 / €15.50) denominations. They are not very good value unless you plan to visit a lot of museums. Eat
Eat dinner out one night at a traditional Portuguese restaurant at the Bairro Alto, preferably one that has traditional fado music. Most restaurant are very small, family run and generally cheap. Almost everyone has a sheet on the door with the "pratos do dia" (dishes of the day) written on. These are usually cheaper and fresher, and unless you're looking for something specific, they're the right choice. During the dinner probably the waiter will bring you some unrequested dishes: as those are not free, feel free not to touch them and they will not be charged on your bill. If it's traditional Portuguese that you're after, then the area of Alfama is the place to go. There, you have plenty of choice, with a street full of restaurants. Try the seafood rice ( arroz de marisco). Try the magnificent pastéis de nata at any pastelaria or the even better, Pastéis de Belém next to the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. Have them warm and profusely showered in cinnamon... Huummmm BudgetAt Café Buenos Aires, at No. 31 you can find a good and selected combination of cheap and mid range dishes. During New Year's Eve they have a set for the night that will delight you. The owners are very friendly and speak Spanish, as well as English and Portuguese. Mid-rangeDocasFabulous seafood with a great view of the Tejo river and the Ponte de 25 Abril. Excellent service and really fresh food. Don't miss the tamboril (monkfish) with the tomato and asparagus sauce. Really worth the effort to get there, the Docas area is fairly newly developed, and the railway line makes it hard to find a way across the main road, but with determination it's a great spot to go to. It's one of a number of restaurants of varying types along this stretch of the quayside, but it stands out for quality and value. Check it out before it gets 'trendy'. (added 12/04/07)Bairro Alto
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Hotels in Lisbon
 | Vip Inn Veneza Hotel  |
Score 7.45 from 71 reviews | | Av. Da Liberdade, 189 |  |
| The Vip Inn Veneza Hotel is a 3-star hotel housed in a historic XIX century building and situated in the heart of Lisbon city. It is close to Liberty Avenue.
Rooms are functional, have sound-proof windows and include room service.
Vip Inn Veneza has a garden where guests can relax with a drink.
Guests are situated near the Santa Manta area as well as several public transport service stops include Avenida metro station, which is a few minutes’ walk away. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Jerónimos 8  |
Score 8.025 from 66 reviews | | Rua dos Jerónimos, 8 | |
| The bright rooms, sprinkled with generous amounts of natural light, feature white lacquered walls and wenge furniture, creating an overall timeless atmosphere. ... more | | |
 | Esperança Centro Hotel |
Score 7.75 from 92 reviews | | Avenida LuÃsa Todi 220 | |
| Lobby bar and breakfast room.
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 | Quinta Dos Moinhos De São Filipe  |
Score 8.825 from 71 reviews | | Quinta Dos Moinhos De São Filipe, Apartado 172 | |
| Since you're in Setúbal, why not take this chance to get to know the city a little better?
Amongst museums, monuments and historical sites, you have a variety of choices, from the Jesus Convent, the Arrábida Convent or the 16th Century Art Gallery to the roman ruins in Tróia (Cetóbriga ruins), Setúbal Castle (S. Filipe Fort) or Palmela Castle.
However, if you prefer a little more action, don't miss the annual Sant'Iago Fair, which lasts 15 days, between July and August. At the fair you'll find handicrafts, wines, honey and other regional articles, as well as the usual fairground attractions, along with car, motorcycle and boats exhibitions. There are also official pavilions (Setúbal City Hall, the Costa Azul Touristic Bureau, etc.) where you can find information on Setúbal and Costa Azul.
Also in August, don't miss the Festa de Nossa Senhora de Tróia (Our Lady of Tróia Celebration), famous for the boat procession across the river. The image of Our Lady is carried by boat to Tróia, escorted by dozens of richly decorated boats, transforming Sado into a river of colours.
For those who prefer direct contact with nature, there are river cruises and ATV circuits to be explored in Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, where dolphins may be seen in their natural environment.
The mild climate with the Mediterranean character of this region, together with the unusual landscape, where the mountain green meets the ocean blue, make its beaches very attractive.
This is one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal, famous for its Setúbal Moscatel wine, the red wines of the Periquita variety and the white wines of the Fernão Pires variety. Of the wide variety of fish and seafood available, we suggest the typical cuttlefish with beans, fried cuttlefish, monkfish kebab, sea soup and fish stew, to name only a few. ... more | | |
 | Real Suites |
Score 8.2 from 56 reviews | | Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 41 | |
| Real Residencia features 22 one bedroom apartment-suites and 2 penthouses studios. Fully-equipped with the most modern technology and offering the classical charm of our tradittional atmosphere, the apartments are the ideal location for leisure.
All the standart facilities of a 4star aparthotel will be at your disposal. ... more | | |
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Centro de Arte Moderna
Here you’ll find works of art by famous Portuguese sculptors and painters from 1910 to the present day. Metro: Praca Espanha, Sao Sebastiao
| type: | Hotspots |
| address: | Rua Dr. Nicolau Bettencourt, 1050 - Lisboa |
| tel: | +35 21 - 795 02 41 |
| openings: | closed at the moment |
| Private Panoramic Lisbon Evening Tour |
2.5 hours |
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Enjoy a panoramic tour driving by the most important monuments and places of nocturnal interest.
Visit Parque das Nacoes (Nations Park), where the world exposition - EXPO98 - took place.
The Nations Park constitutes today the most modern part of Lisbon, with new buildings, gardens, restaurants and places of nightlife interest. If the weather permits it, there is always the possibility of going for a walk.
This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.
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| Lisbon City and Fatima |
9 hours |
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This morning you will visit many of the major sights of Lisbon. The Coach Museum, Jeronimos Monastery (closed on Mondays, replaced by a visit of Ajuda Palace or the "Fundacao Medeiros e Almeida"), Tower of Belem, Monument to the Discoveries, Alfama, Rossio Square and Marques de Pombal Square.
You will have some free time for lunch, before proceeding to Fatima at around 2:30pm. Visit the Sanctuary Basilica where the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco are and the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the shrine. There will be time to attend mass if you wish.
In Aljustrel you will stop and visit the houses where Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia were born. In Valinhos, visit the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time on 19 August 1917.
At Loca do Anjo, you can visit the place where the children, Francisco, Jacinta e Lucia, got for the 1st and 3rd time, the visit of the Angel in 1916.
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Metropolitano de Lisboa
Two names are attached to the Lisboan metro network: Keil do Amaral and Maria Keil. Together they made the network not just an efficient way of getting around the town, but also an artistic journey. Keil do Amaral was as architect responsible for the terminal building at Lisbon's Portela Airport, and did numerous other public building projects. Maria Keil designed the wall coverings for the Lisbon subway over a period from 1957 to 1982. Covering nineteen stations with glazed painted tile or azulejo. This is a traditional Portuguese form of decorating wich you’ll find in many a church or governmental building, but which had fallen into disuse in the first half of the twentieth century. The best examples of her work you’ll find at the Intendente, Restauradores and Anjos.
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