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History and tourist attractions of Lisbon

Capital of Portugal, with around 500 thousand inhabitants, its first references date back to the 12th century BC and are among the most visited in southern Europe.

Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, with its U-shape open to the Tagus River, was built in 1755 at the behest of King D. José I, after the earthquake that destroyed a large part of the city, and came to symbolize the importance of Lisbon commerce.
In honor of the king, a large statue dominates the central part of the square.

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as the Jerónimos Monastery, is a construction built by King Manuel I, which began in the 16th century and was handed over to the Order of Saint Jerónimo.
It is the greatest expression of Manueline architecture, one of the seven wonders of Portugal and one of its most important tourist attractions. The 15th century marked the peak of Portuguese navigation and inspired the construction of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in 1960 in honor of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique, the main figure sculpted in the monument, along with 32 other personalities from that time of great achievements. .

Lisbon is called the city of seven hills, and from each of them you can get beautiful views, such as the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, founded in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th century.

The city also values street art spread across various points, including the route of the Glória Ascensor (cable car), from 1885, one of the steep climbs to Bairro Alto.

The modernity of Lisbon can be observed and enjoyed, mainly along the banks of the Tagus River, from the Belém neighborhood to Parque das Nações, where the following stand out:

- The Oceanarium, a public aquarium and research institution on Marine Biology and Oceanography, in a beautiful architectural complex.
- The Cable Car (Telecabine Lisboa) which provides fantastic aerial views of the region.
- MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, which works alongside the city's historic landmarks, such as the 25 de Abril Bridge and, finally, especially at dawn.
- The imposing Vasco da Gama Bridge, 12.3 km long and 148 m high.

Best places to photograph in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

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