Lisbon Tourism
The oldest part of Lisbon, bustling (Stay in the best hotels in Lisbon) is Alfama, its twisting streets and steep, narrow streets are hometo fishermen, and on which sits the fish market. Another of their neighborhoods is called the Baixa, is located between the Plaza del Rocío and Trade Plaza, is a completely reconstructed area with broad and regular streets, a major commercial and banking district.
We can also find the Barrio Alto, is the nightlife in the city. Full of typical restaurants and stores where you can listen to traditional music, as the renowned fado.
The Belém Tower is undoubtedly the best known monument in Portugal. Built between 1515 and 1521, the prison-fortress is located on the banks of the Tagus, in front of the Jeronimos Monastery. (The Manueline style masterpiece. Built following the return of Basque Indian range in early XVI century. notabilísimo faculty.)
The Castillo de San Jorge is a building that dominates Lisbon and the Tagus Estuary. Had its origins during the Roman rule. It currently consists of ten towers linked by a powerful wall. Former royal residence, the gardens have excellent views of the capital.
In the Alfama district stands the Cathedral, is an ancient fortress of the XII century and has a mixture of Baroque and Romantic styles. Inside it retains an important treasure of religious jewelry.
There are many shops where they can get crafts, literature and rare antiques from all corners of Portugal.