The Yellow Trams
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Yes, trams are full of tourists, but also full of history; can you imagine the number of people and who sat on those benches? Feel the smell of the wood, hear the sound of the tram, and put your head outside to see every street that you cross. If you don’t want to pay the ticket, just hold on to the tram and enjoy the ride from outside.
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Santa Luzia Viewpoint
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There is also a bit of history in two tile panels, one from Praça do Comércio (before the earthquake that hit Lisbon in 1755) and other with Christians attacking São Jorge Castle. You can have a meal in the restaurant, it has a terrace or buy a painting, usually with trams as theme.
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A Brasileira
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It has more than 100 years old and it’s a milestone, since it was once the choice of Fernando Pessoa, the greatest Portuguese poet. Back in the days, it was a meeting point for writers, artists and journalists. The inside is decorated by old carved wood and burnished metal décor.
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Jardim da Estrela
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A garden from the XIX century, built in the style of the English gardens of romantic inspiration. Back in 1870, an African explorer (Paiva Raposo) offered a lion, which was the main attraction till his death. There is an artificial hill overlooking the river, an underground cave, lakes and cascade.
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Miradouro da Graça
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Situated on the hill of Santo André, with a view that can reach the old neighborhoods like Mouraria, Alfama, Downtown and the Castle and also the river and 25th April Bridge. Have a drink in the esplanade facing Lisbon’s roofs and try to identify churches, monuments and whatever you can distinguish.
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LX Factory
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Despite being mostly a venue for creative businesses, LX Factory offers a rich programme that includes concerts, film screenings, conferences, theatre plays, performances, exhibitions and parties. Here you can also find the restaurant A Cantina, with delicious food at quite affordable prices, and the three-storey book shop Ler Devagar.
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Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara
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If you are into seeing some of Lisbon's nightlife this is the place to begin your journey. It's the place to start the night and meet people. During the day it’s also the best spot to breathe when you get tired of the bustling Bairro.
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Jardim do Torel
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It has two entrances: the main one near Lavra Lift (so you can take a ride or just climb up the steep street) and the other one at Telhal Street (close to Liberdade Avenue). There is a playground for kids and a kiosk with esplanade, perfect for the end of the day to watch sunset over Lisbon. You can find soups, salads and some light meals.
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Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Monte
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With a half-moon’s shape and a masterful light, it has great conditions to observe and photograph. The views include São Jorge’s Castle, Mouraria neighborhood, Carmo Convent, Monsanto, Tejo estuary (and “Mar da Palha”, translating Straw’s Sea, a basin in the Tejo estuary near its mouth). All this locations are pointed in a beautiful tile panel.
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Gulbenkian
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The main building houses the headquarters of the Foundation and part of the art collection (ancient Egypt, Eastern art, European painting and jewelry). The Modern Art Centre has paintings from Portuguese artists like Almada Negreiros and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. Check if there is a performance in the outdoor amphitheater.
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Santa Clara Market
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It was one of the first buildings in Portugal that uses iron and glass, two kinds of material characteristic in Europe in the second half of XIX century. If you want to shop, you can find here, at the side stores, different types of crafts, antiques and also some eateries. In the central area of the market, there is a Center for Culinary Arts.
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Jardim do Príncipe Real
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This romantic garden was built around 1853 and is organized around a large octagonal lake with a fountain. After visiting Chiado or on the way there, stop at this garden, have a drink at the Refreshments' Kiosk or at the Esplanade. Also last Saturday and Monday of the month, there is the Urban Craft Fair.
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Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
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If you are interested in learning more about Fado, visit Fado Museum or if you want to go inside the Alfama labyrinth, just choose one of the streets and you will find old taverns, where people after drinking some cups of aguardente (Portuguese brandy) can sing a Fado song (probably out of tune).
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Estação do Rossio
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The station was designed between 1886 and 1887 by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro. It has a beautiful Neo-Manueline façade where you can observe two intertwined horseshoe portals at the entrance, the clock in a small turret and the abundant sculptural decoration.
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Parque Eduardo VII
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On the top of the park, is hoisted a big Portugal’s flag and a view over Lisbon, that covers Marquês de Pombal and goes through Liberdade Avenue till it reaches the river. There is a cold greenhouse and a warm greenhouse. There is also a Pavilion named after Carlos Lopes (winner of an Olympic marathon), whose outside walls are covered with tiles.
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