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Lisbon - half day
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Program
Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them: Edward VII park, Saint George castle,
Bairro Alto. A drive to Rossio, the heart of Lisbon. Commerce square, the most elegant, in front of the fantastic estuary of Tagus
river and close by the nucleus of ancient Lisbon: Saint George castle. Alfama, the oldest and most picturesque quarter, where we
step back in time and see the curious structure of medieval Lisbon, with narrow and labyrinthine streets. Stop to see the very
antique Cathedral of Lisbon, dating from the 12th century. Then a drive along the riverside by the busy harbor, with stops at
Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great
Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s
history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free taste of Port wine.
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...Lisbon’s history dates back to 300,000 years ago and ranks as
one of the world's longest founded cities. As the legend tells, it
is a city founded and named by Ulysses, which has its origins in
the Phoenician words "Allis Ubbo", meaning "enchanting port".
Lisbon was a battlefield for Phoenicians, Greeks and
Carthaginians, however it was Romans who started their two-
century reign in Lisbon in 205 BC. In 714, the Moors arrived
and stayed tull the 12th century. In the 13th century, Lisbon
became the capital of Portugal. The 15th century was the point
of departure for the Portuguese Discoveries, an era during
which Portugal enjoyed abundant wealth and prosperity through
its newly discovered off shore colonies in Africa, the Americas
and Asia. Today, Lisbon still maintaining the marks of its early
history, is one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe...
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