Opening Lisbon’s Door
Nothing can be as attractive as a city that is able to preserve its
history. The events of past centuries have led to the present day
conditions. However, you can never deny that a city with so much
history is very much compelling and intriguing. As a tourist, you
would what to visit a city with centuries old houses and buildings.
A city with cobble stone streets in place of asphalt or concrete the
kind of street you see in the largest city of Portugal, Lisbon.
Lisbon is more than just the largest city in Portugal; it is the
capital city of Portugal. Lisbon is located on the western side of
the country on the side of the Atlantic coast where the river Tagus
(Portuguese Tejo) flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Places To Visit
When you visit Lisbon, it is necessary that you take a tour around
the city. It is not everyday that you get to visit a foreign country
that is why when you are in Lisbon you might want to check out these
destination spots. If you are into art and antiques then give the
National Art Museum (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga). This museum
boasts of a wide collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings,
engravings, jewelleries, ceramics, textiles and furniture from the
12th to the 19th centuries. This museum exhibits European, African,
and Oriental masterpieces. If you want to commune with nature then
visiting one of the many botanical gardens in Lisbon is perfect for
you. Ajuda Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico da Ajuda) is the first
botanical garden in Portugal. Built on 1768 the Ajuda Botanical
Garden, houses plant species brought home by Portuguese explorers.
Now, if you want a great view of the city paired with a touch of
history then the Saint George’s Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is the
perfect place for you. This castle is the perfect demonstration of
Lisbon’s history. Saint George’s Castle (Castelo de São Jorge)
offers a panoramic view of Lisbon and the Tagus river. This castle
also plays hosts to multimedia presentations of the city’s history.
Business Hours
To enjoy the different attractions in the city it is important that
you go there on time. For the National Art Museum (Museu Nacional de
Arte Antiga) it is open on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To get inside the
museum you may need to pay a certain amount as admission so prepare
your cash. Ajuda Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico da Ajuda) is open
everyday from 9:00am to 8:00 pm. On Wednesday however, the garden is
closed. Saint George’s Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is open
everyday from Mondays to Sundays from 9:00 in the morning to 6:00 in
the evening. It is important that you remember the visiting hours of
each place so that you can allot enough time to enjoy each visit.
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