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Lisbon was totally devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami, killing between 60,000 and 90,000 people on November 1, 1755.

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Arco da Rua Augusta - PORTUGAL

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Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon.

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 Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon, Portugal

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Lisbon Attractions

Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities. It has recently gained a reputation for its lovely streets, authentic trams, architecture, and delectable food, and can now rival Barcelona or Venice. Plan a 3-day Lisbon city trip to Portugal's capital and enjoy the following Lisbon things to do to have a guaranteed good time.

1. Santa Justa Elevator

The Santa Justa Lift is a 45-meter-high, well-known lift in Lisbon that was created to connect two neighborhoods. When it first opened in 1902, it saved the citizens of Lisbon from a difficult climb uphill.

2. Take a stroll across Lisbon's Main Square.

Praca do Comercio is Lisbon's major square, where commodities were once unloaded directly from the river. The "Door to Lisbon" - Arco da Rua Augusta, the massive arch opposite the river, leads to the shopping promenade and the absolute center of Lisbon. It is a 5-minute walk from the Santa Justa elevator.

3. Pink Street

  Make your way to Lisbon's former Red Light District, which is now a popular nightlife destination. In 2011, new restaurants, bars, and a pink street were introduced to breathe fresh air into this part of town. It has become one of the more popular things to do in Lisbon, so arriving early for an empty pink street is suggested.

4. Tram 28 to Alfama is a must-see in Lisbon!

Return to this neighboring tram stop to enjoy the historic tram 28 route. These yellow trams, dating from 1930, gliding up the uphill streets are part of what makes Lisbon so appealing. A single tram ticket costs 3 EUR.

5. Alfama - The Finest of Lisbon

A little maze of cobblestone lanes, colorful houses, and some of the city's best architecture. Most people consider this to be the most picturesque area of the city, with the antique trams running along the small streets. 

6. Sunset at a viewpoint

There are several viewpoints throughout Lisbon, particularly in Alfama. Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Miradouro das Portas do Sol are two nearby places. Take note of the lovely blue tiles on the wall in Santa Luzia's garden.

7. Explore Sintra – Favorite thing to do on a Lisbon city journey

Sintra's homes and palaces open at 9:30 a.m., and Pena Palace, especially in the summer, fills up quickly. Take the train to Sintra from Rossio station in the morning, preferably at 7:40 a.m., to get to Pena Palace when it opens. 

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Discover Lisbon on a Budget: A Local's Guide

Discover Lisbon on a Budget: A Local's Guide Lisbon, Portugal is a charming city that captures the hearts of visitors with its stunning architecture, colorful streets, and vibrant culture. While Lisbon has a reputation for being an affordable European destination, it can still strain your budget if you’re not careful. As a local Lisboeta, I’ve compiled my top tips for experiencing the best of Lisbon without breaking the bank. Save on Accommodation in Alfama Alfama is Lisbon’s oldest district, with winding cobblestone streets, traditional shops, and the sounds of Fado music drifting through the air. It’s also home to some of the most budget-friendly accommodation options. You can find basic but comfortable rooms for under €50 a night. Some recommended budget hotels in Alfama include: Hotel Lisboa Tejo: Simple but cheerful rooms from €35/night. Some rooms feature balconies with panoramic views of the river. Lisbon Calling: Stylish hostel with dorms from €20/night and private rooms from €50. They offer free walking tours and bar crawls. Memmo Alfama: While not ultra-budget, rooms at this boutique hotel start around €100/night. It’s a great mid-range option with an outdoor pool and stunning views of the city. Take Public Transit to the Beaches and Sintra Lisbon has some lovely beaches that are easily accessible by public transit. The beaches at Estoril and Cascais are only 30 minutes by train from Lisbon and offer scenic coastlines without the high costs of accommodation. Train tickets start around €2 each way. You can also take a bus to the picturesque town of Sintra to see fairytale palaces and castles for under €5 roundtrip. The bus journey is only 45 minutes but will transport you to a magical place that feels worlds away. Public transit in Lisbon is very budget-friendly, so take advantage of it to explore areas outside the city center without spending a lot on taxis or tour groups. Dine for Less in Príncipe Real The upscale Príncipe Real neighborhood is home to many affordable dining options. Head to Pão Pão Queijo Queijo for delicious sandwiches and salads for under €10. Or enjoy a casual 3-course meal for €20 at Casa Independente, a laid-back space in a leafy garden. Other money-saving dining tips: Take advantage of fixed-price lunch menus (menu do dia) for €7-10 for a starter and main Share tapas and Petiscos (small plates) which are meant for sharing. An order of 4-5 plates is usually enough for two people. Buy snacks and pastries from bakeries or delis instead of sit-down cafes. A pastry and coffee will cost around €3 vs €10 at a cafe. Avoid the touristy restaurants in Baixa and Chiado. Walk a few minutes away to find spots catering more to locals at lower prices. Explore for Free: Viewpoints, Museums, and Festivals Some of the best ways to experience Lisbon don't cost a cent. Walk around the Alfama district, climb the Arch of Rua Augusta, and hike up to the São Jorge Castle for panoramic views of the city. Many museums offer free entry on Sundays, including the National Azulejo Museum, the National Museum of Ancient Art, and the Museum of the Orient. In June, don't miss the Festas de Lisboa, a popular street festival with live music, food, and entertainment. And every night in Alfama, you can enjoy a free Fado performance at the Fado Museum or Clube de Fado. Lisbon has so much natural beauty, culture, and history to offer budget travelers. By saving on accommodation and dining, and taking advantage of the many free activities, you can experience the best of Lisbon without breaking the bank. Have a great trip and boa viagem! via Blogger https://ift.tt/SzRimXo May 21, 2023 at 12:10AM

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Praça do Comércio Lisbon

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It is a shopping plaza in the center, on the banks of the Tagus River. From the exit of one street you can see the triumphal arch of the Arco da Rua Augusta, and in the middle is the container of King Joseph I the Reformer. At one time, before the devastating earthquake, there was a palace here, which was the seat of the kings of Portugal. In the square, the Cais das Colunas waterfront is very charming. Not far from the square, there are plenty of good restaurants and cafes. Being in Lisbon, you have to go to the center and walk around here. There are a lot of people here and it's best to come in the morning, then it's a little less crowded.  

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Scenes From Atop Rua Augusta Arch

Scenes From Atop Rua Augusta Arch

Summertime in Lisbon means heat, humidity, and crowds. But you know where you can cool off, take panorama shots, and get some peace from the buzz of Rua Augusta? At the top of the arch.

When my family was visiting in July from Canada, I travelled with them to Lisbon for a few days of sightseeing and playing tour guide there. We did some touristy things I’d done before, but I wanted to…

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Lisbon Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Lisbon Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Lisbon – Welcome to the capital of Portugal. Explore the hilly streets of this coastal city and take in the rich culture here. Check out the top spots to visit.

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Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon, Portugal: The Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, memorial arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Praça do Comércio. It was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. It has six columns and is adorned with statues of various historical figures. Wikipedia

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The Treaty of Lisbon defined the boundaries between Spain and Portugal and abolished the Couto Misto microstate on September 29, 1864.

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Top of the Arch da Rua Augusta -Lisbon, Portugal

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The 12 most Instagrammable places in Lisbon

Lisbon, between its beautiful hills and the streets of saudade

This Portuguese corner, with a lovely view to the river, has its authenticity, charisma and its special light and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe.

Calm and agitated, sometimes melancholic and othertimes a very happy city, Lisbon is a contemporary city rich in experience, with a truly privileged setting and much to offer.

There are just so many beautiful places in Lisbon that everyone should see once in their lifetime, and what good is a visit without a stellar photo to go with it?

Here are the 12 most Instagrammable places in Lisbon to make sure you don't miss out the essentials.

1-      Belem Tower

Belém Tower is a fortified tower and It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.

The tower was built in the early 16th century and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles.

2-      Jeronimos Monastery

The most iconic building in all of Lisbon is without a doubt the Jeronimos Monastery. Completed over 400 years ago, this spectacular building attracts visitors from across the world and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3-      Miradouro de Santa Luzia

This romantic terrace by the church of Santa Luzia introduces visitors to Alfama with a sweeping view over its houses, churches, and the Tagus River.

4-      Elevador de Santa Justa

The Elevador de Santa Justa dates from an era when wrought-iron was not just a construction material but also an elegant art form. The exterior structure is adorned with glorious neo-gothic arches and geometric patterns, while inside two sumptuous polished wood carriages whisk passengers up in style.

5-      Lisbon Cathedral

Lisbon cathedral is one of the city’s most iconic buildings and its most important church. Supposedly erected on a mosque after the Christian reconquest, work on it was completed at the beginning of the 13th century. It is predominantly Romanesque in style, but Gothic and Baroque elements can also be seen in a church that has been altered over the centuries. It is impossible not to come across the cathedral during a stay in Lisbon.

6-      Alfama

Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its medieval alleys and outstanding views.

Because its foundation is dense bedrock, it survived the 1755 earthquake, and a walk through this old-fashioned residential neighborhood is now a step back in time. It's a village within a city still made up of narrow streets, tiny squares, churches, and whitewashed houses with tile panels and wrought-iron balconies adorned with pots of flowers, drying laundry, and caged birds.

7-      Elevador da Gloria

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The Elevador da Glória is The best known and most popular of the three cable cars. The Glória connects the Restauradores square to the typical Bairro Alto.

8-      Elevador da Bica

Bica is considered Lisbon’s most picturesque funicular, leading up to the Bica and Bairro Alto neighbourhoods, an area full of distinctive buildings, little shops and some nice restaurants.

Built in 1892, the funicular was initially moved by the water counterbalancing system, whereby movement was achieved by loading the car at the top of the hill with water until it was heavy enough to descend the hill and pull up the other car at the bottom of the hill. In 1896 the Elevador da Bica became steam powered, and in 1924 it was electrified.

9-      Praça do Comercio & Arco da Rua Augusta

The Praca do Comercio with the the Triumphal Arch of the Rua Augusta, designed by Verissimo da Costa and inaugurated in 1875. This area of the city was totally rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake, under the supervision of the country's dictatorial prime minister, the Marques de Pombal. The square has recently been completely restored.

10-      25 De Abril Bridge

Originally called the Salazar Bridge, when it was inaugurated in 1966, this bridge changed its name after the 1974 revolution that happened on April 25th. While it may look like the Golden Gate in San Francisco (it was in fact built by an American company), it was actually inspired by the Bay Bridge in the same city.

11-      Carmo Convent

The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a part-ruined medieval convent and Archaeological Museum. The medieval convent was ruined during the sequence of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, and the destroyed Gothic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel  on the southern facade of the convent is the main trace of the great earthquake still visible in the old city. This convent lies between the Chiado and the Baixa districts of Lisbon close to Largo do Carmo.

12-      São Jorge Castle

São Jorge Castle  was the residence of the kings of Portugal from the 12th to the 16th century. The castle is located in one of the highest hills of Lisbon, 111 meters above the sea. It is surrounded by a magnificent landscape that stretches from the Tagus estuary to the east of the city.

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This is the story of my first time hiring a travel photographer

Visiting Lisbon can be overwhelming for those of use who like a good travel photo. Experiencing the entire city both in front of and behind the camera would take some time.  For example, go to google maps Lisbon and search “miradouro.” This means “view point.” This simple search shows you over a dozen different view points where you can overlook the city!

Besides these miradouros, there are many other places in Lisbon to get priceless travel photos. So, how can I snag amazing photos without planning my whole trip around it? Hire someone to take photos during a small part of your trip! This being the case, I chose to hire a travel photographer in Lisbon! Here’s my story of hiring a travel photographer. 

All of the photos in this post were taken by Flavio at Lisbon Experience.

First, let’s jump into the whos, hows, and whys of hiring a travel photographer:

Who – Personally, I chose Lisbon Experience. Check out their instagram here!  I had a great experience with them. Accordingly, this post will be a review of a good experience. However, this post is NOT sponsored! I booked this travel photography experience with my own money.

Finding Travel Photographers –  I suggest that you find a photographer who has good reviews. Then check their instagram to see if you like their library there.

How – I think that airbnb experiences is a great place to find local photographers. That’s how I found the photographer that I booked. What’s more, I’ve found other photographers that I plan to book for Christmas time.

If you sign up for Airbnb with my link you will get $15 to use toward an experience worth $50 or more! Plus $40 off your home booking. So you can go to Lisbon and save on both your photographer and accommodation!  

Why – If for no other reason, to give my instagram husband a rest! Hiring a travel photographer ensures that you’ll get loads of good photos of you in front of the camera, so that you can just enjoy the rest of your trip behind the camera. On top of that, it’s great to do it near the beginning of your trip to get that photo itch out of the way.

Why pt. 2 – With the photoshoot that I booked, it was also like a private tour of the city! Flavio, the photographer, told me all about the history of the places where we took photos. By hiring a travel photographer, you can get a local artist’s point of view on the city both through their words and their art!

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Let’s get into the story

We met during sunrise in the Praça do Comércio, a lively square only just awaking at this time. It’s surrounded on three sides by yellow walls built atop marbled arches which seem to support the whole square. Its fourth side is met by glistening water, the Tagus river. First, my husband and I met Flavio who just before had amusingly messaged me “Are you wearing a green dress?” Then we walked through both the smaller archways (above) and THE Rua Augusta Arch (above).  Both being extremely mesmerizing in the morning light. Plus the lack of other early birds made the experience incredible!

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Next we took off up hill following the tram line. Every single one of the photos above are photos that I saw online and I wanted to take myself. For this reason, I’m SO thankful for the flexibility and assurance that hiring a travel photographer gives you.

The trollies in Lisbon are a living symbol of the city. It’s such an amazing experience to be almost ran over by one! But the photos are worth it. (See above!) I’ll be writing a post soon detailing all of the places across the city where I saw picturesque and typical trolly scenes. Both on and off this tour. Stay tuned!

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See some of my travel photography on my blog! For example: Gorgeous Cinque Terre Photos to Stir your Traveler Heart

My favorite part about hiring a travel photographer is that you can have a personalized tour of the city.I got to take so many photos surrounded by beautiful bougainvillea blooms, the most typical flower of Lisbon! My ‘thing’ is definitely flowers, and Flavio played this up and showed me all of the spots with beautiful blooms! As you can see above!

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Also one of my favorite things about this experience, Flavio showed us many places that we never would have found on our own. The three photos above are examples of this. When you book tours with local travel photographers who know the city well, they can give you an amazing experience. In addition to some amazing photos! It’s also worth mentioning that we never had to wait for someone else to finish taking photos. Everywhere we went it felt like it was just us!

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All in all, would I recommend hiring a travel photographer?

Well, let’s add this up. Firstly, hiring a travel photographer relieves the headache of trying to snag those ‘perfect’ travel photos. It gives instagram husbands a break! Add the fact that some travel photographers offer the experience of a tour as well. So you’re not just getting photos, you’re getting an experience. And a personalized experience at that! While travel photographers aren’t free, I think it’s important to support local artists when traveling.

So, should you hire a travel photographer? My advice is this: compare your options to your budget.

First, check your options. For example, search on Airbnb Experiences “travel photographer + (city).” You’ll see all of the travel photography experiences available and their prices!

Next, ask yourself, ‘are those prices inside my budget?’ For me that answer was yes. My travel photography tour in Lisbon cost $56 USD. If you’re going to Lisbon, hiring a travel photographer is affordable! However, in more expensive cities like Paris and London prices range between $75-$95. So just check your options and your budget! And then either way, have happy travels!

If you sign up for Airbnb with my link you will get $15 to use toward an experience worth $50 or more! Plus $40 off your home booking. So you can go to Lisbon and save on both your photographer and accommodation!  

Items that I used on my trip to Portugal:

Plane-ready travel kit. I have been using mine for 3 years!

Maybe it’s just the American in me, but I use Rick Steves everywhere I go. They’re some of the best guides in my opinion! Or just watch them on youtube!

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