Walking through the streets of Lisbon, it is noticeable that many houses’ facades do not have the usual look, but are decorated with beautiful tiles.
Lisbon
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal a visit for us had long been fixed. In the south-west of Europe there are pleasant temperatures in the winter.
Walk across the Ponte 25 de Abril
The Ponte 25 de Abril or bridge of the 25th April is one of the landmarks of Lisbon. Large and proud it crosses the Tagus, but crossing the Ponte 25 de Abril by foot is almost impossible.
Walk on the Expo site of 1998
Modern Lisbon can be found on the former Expo site of 1998 in the Parque das Nações (National Park). Modern architecture, the Oceanarium, an underground tile gallery, a shopping centre, cafes, restaurants, walkways and cycle paths along the Tagus were built on about 340 ha.
LX Factory – From factory to tourist attraction
The LX Factory is located halfway between Belém and the city centre, below Ponte 25 de Abril (Bridge of the 25th April). Ideal for a short pit stop on the way back from Belém.
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4 Tips for Belém – Lisbon
Belém is not really in walking distance from central Lisbon. We had therefore decided to travel by one of the regional trains.
Insider tip for Lisbon – The aqueduct, water supply of the city
When talking about a holiday in Lisbon, usually a list of the same “standard” sights comes up. True Insider tip for Lisbon are rare. However, we found our secret tip for Lisbon – and it has to do with water.
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