Santa Apolonia was the first train station in Portugal. It opened along the riverside on land previously held by the Convento da Santa Apolónia and the army in 1865. The original intent was that the station would connect European trains to ships crossing the ocean. The Santa Apolónia Metro Station opened in 2007. Santa Apolónia …
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A stones throw away from Lisbon’s cathedral is a small pilgrimage site with great historical significance – St Anthony Church and Museum; here is a complete guide. The small baroque-style church is one of Lisbon’s valuable architecture masterpieces and cultural landmarks, evolving from a small chapel to the grand basilica we see today. It was …
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With eight tracks, Lisbon’s main train station, Oriente Station or Gare Do Oriente, is a beautiful work of art designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. A large transportation hub, Lisbon’s Oriente station is a stop on the metro red line and also has an international, national, and local bus depot. Conveniently it also sits across …
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Cais do Sodré is a transport hub in Lisbon. Cais do Sodré is the terminus of the Lisbon metro system’s green line. Comboios de Portugal operates trains that go through the Belém neighborhood, to the Estoril Coast, and the beaches of Cascais. TransTejo and SOFLUSA operate ferries that cross the Tejo River that depart from …
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Here are what we think are seven of the best restaurants in Chiado: Introduction Chiado is a lively neighborhood located in the hilly part of Lisbon’s city cente. The area was given its name in honor of António Ribeiro Chiado, a prominent member of the Portuguese Modernist Movement and a 16th-century poet known for his …
Rossio Train Station – in Portuguese Estação de Caminhos de Ferro do Rossio, provides train service from Lisbon to the nearby town of Sintra, and to the Queluz National Palace. Trains are operated by Comboios de Portugal – the national train service. You can learn more about what the town of Sintra offers in my …
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The website Home – lisbontravelideas.com is offering a small scholarship for undergraduate students from the USA who are going to study abroad at any university in Portugal during the upcoming year. Lisbontravelideas.com will provide one $200 scholarship for one American undergraduate student studying in Portugal at any point during the academic year 2023 – 2024. …
Welcome to 205 Things to do in Lisbon – The Ultimate Guide. I have included all of the must-see historical sites, museums, tours, scenic viewpoints, and restaurants, in Lisbon, and more! There is something here for everyone! 1. Visit the castle This hilltop has been settled for as long as there have been people in …
Wandering around Lisbon’s streets, you never know what you will find; perhaps medieval history, street art, or a house covered in ceramic tile. With thousands of tiled facades, Lisbon’s tiled houses are a tradition that you will love. This article points out some of the more famous tiled houses, as well as some of the …
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Portugal’s Royal Treasure Museum and Crown Jewels Portugal’s Royal Treasure Museum and Crown Jewels now have a home in Lisbon. In 2021, the west wing of Ajuda National Palace was remodeled for a sum of 31 million euros. The west wing now is the permanent home of the Portuguese Crown Jewels. The museum opened in …
