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Getting around
Central Lisbon is relatively compact and, because of heavy traffic, it's best explored by foot. That's virtually the only way to see such districts as the Alfama. However, when you venture farther afield, such as to Belém, you'll need to depe... Continue reading »
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Orientation
Main Streets & Squares Lisbon is the westernmost capital of continental Europe. According to legend, it spreads across seven hills, like Rome. That statement has long been outdated -- Lisbon now sprawls across more hills than that. Most of... Continue reading »
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Neighborhoods in brief
Baixa The business district of Lisbon, Baixa contains much Pombaline-style architecture. (The term refers to the prime minister who rebuilt Lisbon following the earthquake.) Many major Portuguese banks are headquartered here. Running south, t... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
If You Have 1 Day Take a stroll through the Alfama, the most interesting district of Lisbon. Visit the 12th-century Sé (cathedral), and take in a view of the city and the river Tagus from the Santa Luzia Belvedere. Climb up to the Castelo... Continue reading »
Vila Nova de Gaia Travel Experiences
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Romantic Porto
After a bit of trouble with a kamakazee taxi driver, a missed train, a train guard with authority issues and coffee with pastiche, M... Continue reading »
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Bery vila nova de Gaia
28.10.06Long journey and went straight to Carol’s house where I met many of Joana’s close friends mainly from uni and who were on the wh... Continue reading »
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Porto, a Plethora of Posters
Another day, another train trip, this time Lisboa to Porto, nearly 3 hours travelling time. Up early, we are soon at the Santa Apolonia S... Continue reading »
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Port (surprisingly) and the attack of the cats
Ola,As I'm currently in Barcelona I'm struggling a little to remember what actually happened in Porto, or perhaps I'd rather forget. Ther... Continue reading »
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Bom Braga
Mac and I picked up our hire car at the local Budget office and left Porto early that morning. It was surprising really, when you ta... Continue reading »
