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Best Things To See And Do In Lisbon

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Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal surrounded by hills and coastal landscapes. The Lisbon comprises of Sao Jorge Castle, which resembles the pastel colored buildings, Tagus Estuary including Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. You will also find the National Azulejo Museum, which displays five centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Historically, Lisbon is well known for its colonialist history, ornate architecture in addition to old Fado music. In this article, we will examine the best things you should see and do in Lisbon.

Best things to see in Lisbon

If you visit Lisbon, you will be able to see the following tourist spots, which are of great historical importance.

Belem Tower

Belem Tower is part of the Age of Discovery built in the early 1500s. The tower features ornate watch and has been declared as a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.

St. George Castle

At the famous St. George Castle in Lisbon, you will be able to visualize a bird’s eye view of the city accompanied by roaming peacocks. You will find a small archaeological museum inside the Castle in addition to few terraces with postcard viewed over Alfama, which is Lisbon’s old-age neighborhood.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum includes hidden treasures from the East and the West collected by a single person. It is regarded as one of the finest private art collections in the world. You will find works by Rubens, Monet, Rembrandt, and Rene Lalique.

Ancient Art Museum

If you would like to view rich and compelling Oriental and European art, you should visit Ancient Art Museum located in the heart of Lisbon. Dubbed as National Gallery, the museum consists of items related to Age of Discovery, which signifies the relevance of Portugal’s connectivity with Asia and Africa.

Jeronimos Monastery

Jeronimos Monastery is regarded as the resting place of Vasco da Gama. Built in the 1500s, the church is part of a magnificent monastery with beautiful cloisters found in the world. The landmark has been listed as a World Heritage Site.

Best things to do in Lisbon

In addition to the places you can visit, you can also enjoy your trip by using the facilities provided by the local administration. Let us explore some of them.

Tram 28

Tram 28 is similar to cable cars in San Francisco. If you travel by Tram 28, you can experience beautiful scenic locations. It is mainly operated on a tourist-friendly route and passes through Graca, Baixa, Bairro Alto including St. George’s Castle and Alfama.

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Santa Justa Elevator

Santa Justa Elevator helps you to explore places such as St. George’s Castle, Rossio Square and the Baixa in a beautiful manner. The Elevator has been designed by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard and is regarded as over a century old. The interesting fact is that the elevator is powered by steam.

Cascais

If you want to visit Cascais, you need to take a 45-minute train ride from west of Lisbon’s Cais do Sodre station. It was once a fishing harbor but became popular during the 1900s. The place is ideal for doing all kinds of fun activities under the sun.

Feira da Ladra

Feira da Ladra is a flea market located in the Alfama district. You can buy either trash or treasure depending upon your requirements.

As you can see Lisbon is a great place for you to explore during either vacation, sightseeing or honeymoon. The places mentioned in the first section are ideal for honeymooners since partners will be able to enjoy under great silence.

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  1. Bablofil

    April 25, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks, great article.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT Release Date Revealed

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Malaikottai Vaaliban was released on January 25, 2024, amidst huge expectations. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Malaikottai Vaaliban has entered its third week without much celebration among fans. According to reports, the Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT is expected to hit Disney+ Hotstar by the first week of March.

The company has acquired streaming rights for the film. Even though the films are released on OTT platforms after fourth week, there are indications that Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT will have an early release. There is a possibility that the film could hit OTT by the end of February 2024.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonali Kulkarni, Danish Sait, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Manikandan R. Achari, and much more. The story revolves around the journey to various places and conducts battles with wrestlers. The movie comprises brilliant visual effects but the story was not as per the expectations of the people.

The film failed to make any major impact at the box office. The trackers have reported that Malaikottai Vaaliban has minted Rs 26 crore worldwide, which is less than the overall investment. Mohanlal had announced the release of a comic book. We don’t know in which marketplace the book will be up for sale.

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Mohanlal Share Candid Moments with KJ Yesudas: Photos Inside

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Mohanlal, the popular Malayalam film actor visited Legendary singer KJ Yesudas at his residence in the US. The Pulimurugan actor shared the images of himself and his friends who visited the singer today. We expect that the duo would have talked about the memories and the current situation prevailing in Kerala.

Mohanlal took to both X (formerly Twitter) and shared information about his meeting with KJ Yesudas.

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Mohanlal posted in Malayalam as follows:

At the residence of Ganagandharva

Happy to see my dear Dasetan at his home in America.

Mohanlal met KJ Yesudas along with his friends. This includes Asianet MD Madhavan among others. Previously, Mohanlal had shared an image of an important landmark in Mexico.

Mohanlal Madhavan KJ Yesudas

Mohanlal is in US to oversee the progress of his upcoming film Barroz. The Jailer actor watched Barroz at Sony Studios Hollywood with Mark Kilian and Jonathan Miller. The work includes fine-tuning of music and sound. Barroz is a 3D film produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

On the work front, Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban is running in theatres with mixed response. The film hasn’t pulled viewers to the film theatres. Even though Mohanlal is a crowd-puller, Malaikottai Vaaliban failed to impress the audience due to some reasons. We expect the film to hit the OTT platform by the end of February.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban X Review: Did Lijo Jose Pellissery Made Any Magic With Mohanlal?

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Lijo Jose Pellissery’s highly anticipated film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban‘, starring Mohanlal, made its grand debut on January 25. Hitting the cinemas amidst high hopes, the LJP directorial movie has successfully garnered a full house. The film has sparked a wave of responses from both film enthusiasts and Mohanlal’s ardent fans on social media. Here’s a glimpse at some of the audience reactions on X, previously known as Twitter.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, Hariprashanth, Suchithra Nair, Andrea Ravera, Rajeev Pillai, Sanjana Chandran, Deepali Vashistha, Murugan Martin, Shanta Dhananjayan, Harikrishnan and Diana Nasonova.

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