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Portugal, See You Soon!!!

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Lisbon is waiting for you. 

Discover Lisbon. 

Lisboa espera por ti.

Lisbon City Tour Portugal. 

Cidade de Lisboa, alguns pontos da cidade antiga. Feira da Ladra. Assembleia da Repúblioca. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Torre de Belém. Ville de Lisbonne. Fado. For more information please contact: Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 Email - info@abctravel.pt

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The Vasco da Gama AquariumThe Vasco da Gama Aquarium is located in Dafundo, parish Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo, county Oeiras district of Lisbon in Portugal. This is a public aquarium. Your project was conceived in the context of the celebrations of the "fourth centenary of the match of Vasco da Gama to discover the sea route to India," with the support of Charles I of Portugal, oceanography pioneer in the country.The land on which it was built was donated by the Ministry of Public Works and the works under the responsibility of the Executive Room Sea Route Discovery Centennial Commission to India, they had the guidance of scientist Albert Girard.It was inaugurated on May 20, 1898, in the presence of the sovereign and had exposed, in addition to species that would normally display, the zoological collections gathered during oceanographic campaigns that the monarch had undertaken aboard the royal yacht "Amelia". Initially had only one floor, and you added one second around 1916, when it benefited from major renovations. With the end of the celebrations, the Aquarium passed into the hands of the Portuguese State, which in turn gave its administration and operation to the Portuguese Geographical Society. For lack of resources, until 1901, the Aquarium was virtually no technical guidance, to deteriorate. From that date the Government handed it to the Ministry of the Navy, naming as Director a respected journalist, Armando Silva, who fed deep interest in the natural sciences. Despite the efforts made for the recovery of Aquarius, Armando Silva of the relationship with the government has deteriorated, been replaced by another journalist, Francisco Machado Vieira. In 1908, the Portuguese Society of Natural Sciences, settled in Aquarius, with the direction of Professor Almeida Lima. With five rooms, about 90 aquariums and tanks, a vast collection oceanographic the king, more than 300 living marine species and thousands of museum, aquarium registers an average of 70,000 visitors per year, a figure that contrasts with what was recorded in 1992 (218 thousand visitors). Since 1901 the aquarium belongs to the Portuguese Navy, which has a budget of its budget for the maintenance of the equipment, with the remainder operating expenses covered by own revenues arising from the ticket office. The Vasco da Gama Aquarium includes a museum piece, with the oceanographic collection D.Carlos king, and the aquarium, which has a show enlarged freshwater and saltwater species

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In Belém, rose the Monument to the Discoveries in concrete coated rosal stone Leiria, during the celebrations of the 5th centenary of the death of Infante D. Henrique. The monument was inaugurated on August 9, 1960. The original building of the Discoveries that Cottinelli Telmo smiled and Leitão de Barros and Leopoldo de Almeida gave mental and plastic form, was erected in 1940 during the Portuguese World Exhibition. Originally consisted in its architectural part by a slight iron and cement structure, being in the gypsum sculptural composition consists of 33 figures, with the maximum figure the Infante D. Henrique. - Commemorative Monument and evocative of Epic of the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries. It is an ex-libris of Lisbon. It was a provisional draft of the architects Cottinelli Telmo (1897-1948) to which Leopoldo de Almeida (1898-1975) and Barros Leitão formed in iron and plaster. Commissioned by the Salazar regime for the Portuguese World Exhibition 1940, it was dismantled this template and made this replica concrete coated limestone rock in 1960, the year of commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique. Located on the edge of the river and even leaning on this, has 52 m of height and elevator that leads us to the 6th floor and then a climb stairs to the terrace where you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Tagus, the other "band "and the Empire Square / Jeronimos. In the basement or lower floor has a temporary exhibition and conference room. The monument is shaped like the prow of a stylized caravel c / o shield of Portugal and the sword of the Avis Royal House carved over the entrance. He has sculpted 33 figures of our heroes linked to the discoveries, and the central figure of Infante D. Henrique (The Navigator - son of John I and booster maritime adventure of the people), which, with 9 m high, is at bow with a caravel in the hands. In two side ramps are 32 other figures of heroes and Portuguese navigators linked to the discoveries of secs. XV and XVI. To highlight the figures of the poet Luis de Camões with a copy of the Lusíadas and painter Nuno Gonçalves with a palette. On the pavement of the access yard, front of the building, is designed a Rose-of-Winds in marble and limestone IOLs, white, red and black, with 50 m ø, which was a gift from the Republic of South Africa. It has a planisphere of 14 m and a central map with ships, caravels, galleons and mermaids and tracing the routes of discovery and Portuguese expansion. The design is the architect. Cristino da Silva (1896-1976). The 33 figures are: West - On the left side (viewed from the front and rear-facing / bow) Prince Pedro, Duke of Coimbra (son of King John I of Portugal); Dona Filipa of Lancaster (Queen, Mother of Infants, of John I woman); Mendes Pinto (writer and adventurer East); Frei Gonçalo de Carvalho (Dominican); Frei Henrique de Coimbra (Franciscan); Luiz Vaz de Camões (epic poet, the largest in Portugal); Nuno Gonçalves (painter); Gomes Eanes de Zurara (columnist); Covilhan (viageiro); Jácome de Mallorca (cosmógrafo); Pero Escobar (browser / pilot); Pedro Nunes (mathematical); Pero Alenquer (browser / pilot); Gil Eanes (browser); João Gonçalves Zarco (browser); Prince Fernando, (the Holy Infant, son of King John I of Portugal). The center and the bow Infante D. Henrique. East - the right side (facing the front and front / back bow) Afonso V of Portugal (King); Vasco da Gama (browser / discoverer of the sea route to India); Afonso Baldaia (browser); Pedro Alvares Cabral (browser / discoverer of Brazil); Ferdinand Magellan (browser / Circum-navigation Travel); Nicolau Coelho (browser); Gaspar Corte-Real (browser / Labrador Peninsula); Martim Afonso de Sousa (browser); Barros (Cronista / Historian); Stephen da Gama (captain); Bartolomeu Dias (browser / discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope); Diogo Cao (browser); António de Abreu (browser); Albuquerque (Viceroy of India / governor); St. Francis Xavier (missionary / evangelist); Cristóvão da Gama (captain). For more information please contact: Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 Email - info@abctravel.pt

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10 reasons why you should visit Lisbon in 2016 It's basically the new Barcelona... but better

It has a warm Mediterranean climate and sandy beaches, it's affordable and there are plenty of fiestas to be had. What's not to love about Lisbon, one of the hottest new destinations for 2016? It's basically the new Barcelona - minus the Brit stag and hen parties.

1. It's very good value for moneyIt's 

one of the cheapest capital cities in Europe - but not everyone seems to have cottoned onto that yet. A pint of beer in Lisbon costs just £1.39, compared with £3.39 in Barcelona, £3.81 in Amsterdam and a whopping £5.39 in Paris.

2. Activities galore

You've got the Atlantic Ocean on one side, so you can pop down to the beach for watersports like sailing and surfing as well as a spot of fishing. You can also book yourself into Portuguese cookery classes, wine tours and party boats. Hiking is also popular.

3. It's known as the 'Sunshine Capital'

Lisbon gets a mega 3000 hours of sunlight every year, and temperatures reaching over 30 degress during the hottest months. So pack your swimmers and your shades.Party town: Lisbon by night

4. It has a real party scene 

Lisbon offers a vibrant nightlife scene with Barrio Alto being one of the best districts to head to for a great night out. Home to more than 250 bars and clubs including infamous hot-spots such as Lust, Ministerium and Lux, the latter owned by hollywood actor John Malkovich.

5. It's just over 2 hours away...

The flight time from London to Lisbon is only 2 hours and 20 minutes. Flight prices are consistently affordable due to the great weather making it an all year round destination. 

6. It's popular with celebs

Lisbon attracts many famous faces and musicians such as Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Little Mix and sportstars like Cristiano Ronaldo can often be found holidaying there.  The Royal Palace of Queluz near Lisbon

7. One of the quietest capitals in the world 

Hilly Lisbon is full of stairs, and devoid of cars, which makes it even more beautiful. It's a city where you can hear you own thoughts.

8. Beautiful cultural and historical attractions

Soak up some local culture with a visit to the world’s most most expensive chapel, Sao Roque Church. You can wander the old town to see unique scenery and picturesque cobbled streets.

9. Never ending array of beaches

Lisbon is a sun kissed city and due to it bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it is home to a selection of beautiful sandy beaches along its coast. Locals are known to head out to the beach all year, not just in the summer to enjoy the refreshing atlantic breeze. Lisbon is packed with white sandy beaches

10. It's a compact city

Despite being the country’s largest city, Lisbon is conveniently accesible with distinct areas for bar-hopping, shopping and stunning beaches all in walking distance. It is a friendly city with a great essence for life.

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PORTUGAL - A BELEZA DA SIMPLICIDADE Vídeo promocional sobre Portugal intitulado "A Beleza da Simplicidade" e que foi premiado com medalha de ouro no Festival Internacional de Filmes de Turismo e Ecologia da Sérvia - "SILAFEST 2012", na categoria Melhor Filme de Turismo. PORTUGAL - THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY promotional video on Portugal entitled "The Beauty of Simplicity" and was awarded a gold medal at the International Film Festival of Tourism and Ecology of Serbia - "SILAFEST 2012" in the category Best Tourism Film.