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Amazing Portugal
he western part of the )and its capital city Lisbon,
Iberian Peninsula, the part many people are looking for
bathed by the Atlantic actual entertainment and fun
Ocean is the traditional country places to visit along with
of Portugal. Long ago, the historical ones.
territory between the northern "
part of Portugal and Spain were Lisbon, Portugal's Proud
not very well defined and the Capital
cultural aspects were very "
similar. But then the Castrena In Lisbon, where the majority of
culture made its first appearance the tourist start their visit
with grass thatched huts in a after having arrived at the
round formation in the north and airport, there are various
then the Romans took over, excursions to do around the city.
separating the two territories. There are museums of all kinds: -
From the beginning of the 5th Museum do Chiado which is
century Braga was named capital located in one of the most
of Portugal, then it was invaded enchanting areas of Lisbon. Here
by the Visigods and finally, as you can find Portuguese and
almost all the Iberian Peninsula, French Art. It is open on
the Arabs moved in, leaving a Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
tremendous influence, especially and all other days except Mondays
their architecture, culture and fom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Science
was of govening. Museum which is located at the
main entrance to the Science
But all this is quite old, and University has as its principal
even though it is interesting to objective to be education with
know, when visiting Portugal ( over 60 interactive themes using
http://www.lisbon-and-portugal.co physics, chemistry and maths. It
m/travel/portugal.html is open from monday to friday
from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 1903. The Gym Pavillion Carlos
from 2 to 5 and not open on Lopez is beautifully decorated on
Sundays. - Museum do Carme which the outside with tiles. And the
is installed in the ruins of the Estufa Fria ( greenhouse) where
monastery and has an excellent you can find all kinds of plants
archaeological collection from from all over the world which
many different periods. - were brought to lisbon and have
National Museum of Ancient Art been adapted to the climate
which is found in the area called change there. - Tapada da Ajuda
Belem near the river in the is a 200 acre park once used for
Palace of onde Alvor. It is the hunting but now there are various
most important museum in Portugal activities like a children's
having 65 halls taking in a lot park, recreation area and an
of Portuguese painters and Astronomy Observatory . -
sculptors and all the Botanical Gardens which was
combinations that the portuguese founded in 1873 and considered
made when it had all its one of the best in all Europe.
colonies. Extremely interesting There are over 2,500 species
and takes time to see. Open from including palm and banana trees.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. from Wednesday Being as it is situated on a
to Sunday, and Tuesday from 2 hill, the different level
p.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays are free. connected by steps makes its
beauty even more enhancing and
And Lisbon is also known for its delightful for the eye to see. It
open air entertainment like: - is open in winter from 9 a.m. to
Eduardo VII Park found right next 6 p.m. and in summer from 9 a.m.
to the Marques de Pombal Square. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10
This park was created to a.m. to 8 p.m.
commemorate the English King "
Eduardo VII's visit to Lisbon in Portugal's nice lodging
" nice pensions like As Janelas
Lisbon needs quite a few days to Verdes which is a 17 room
visit it so if you have need some restored old house from the 18th
ideas on hotels, here you go. The c. near the Museum of Ancient Art
Four Seasons-Ritz is the tops and for those just wanting to lay
with beauty gardens and agreat their heads down, some nicely
view of Eduard VII Park. Or maybe kept campings or youth hostels.
Carlton palace Hotel which is a But once you are in Portugal you
19th century palace with tropical have to take full advantage and
gardens. Coming down a little the see places like Sintra, Porto,
Comfort Principe with a panoramic Albufeira in the Algarve region
view restaurant and good service and an extra special get away to
and quality. On the busy Ave. Madeira or the Azores Islands.
Liberdade in a small neoclassical It's all lovely.
moorish palace called Veneza,
About the Author:
Johnathan Bakers is a successful author and regular contributor to the http://www.lisbon-and-portugal.com website. John is also publishing on topics like portuguese culture and history.
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