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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Padrão dos Descobrimentos
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Monument to the Discoveries is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon. Located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and Orient, the monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Panteão Nacional
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It was the first building in baroque style in the country, with the first stone launched in 1682. However the works lasted so long that gave rise to the popular expression “works of Santa Engrácia” to designate something that never ends. It was only in the year 1966 that the church was completed. Sundays and Public Holidays is free till 2 pm.
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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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Ribeira das Naus
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Take a book, a hat, some sunscreen and sit down to catch some sun, see the river and if it’s Sunday you will probably see some kids in their small sailboats taking sail classes. You can also try to find a beach that was hidden since the 1755 earthquake.
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Parque Florestal de Monsanto
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Finally the Green Corridor was opened, allowing a walk or a bicycle ride from Parque Eduardo VII to Monsanto. On the way you will pass gardens, viewpoints, kiosks, Skate Park, among others. And then at Monsanto, you can rest and admire the views over the city and river.
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Casa do Alentejo
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The 'Casa de Alentejo' gives you a taste of another region in Portugal; Alentejo. But wait, is it the first time you are listening to Alentejo ? No worries, you may forget the name but not the taste of the wine and cheese produced there.
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Museu da Electricidade
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There is a permanent exhibition, which is the Central itself and the equipment that was part of the installation of the production unit. However, due to the large size of the interior, the space is also used for thematic exhibitions. Inside, you have the restaurant “Amo.te Tejo”.
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Palácio Nacional de Mafra
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One should plan the visit, in order to have access to everything from activities to the interior. The services, events and unique features of this monument are to many to describe. Only visiting and reading about it's beautiful and sometimes dramatic history can one understand why all locals are so proud of it.
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Villa Bertha
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With more than 100 years, this villa has an eclectic architecture, using wrought iron on the balconies and on the tiles frieze, where you can read “Villa Bertha”, it’s possible to identify Art Nouveau.
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Campo dos Mártires da Pátria
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This space is full of history, over the centuries; it has served as a bullring, flea market (Feira da Ladra) and a vegetable market. Also had a fountain powered by one of the distribution galleries of the Águas Livres Aqueduct.
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Jardim Botto Machado
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Botto garden is well equipped in matter of seats, some picnic tables, paths between the grass where you can walk, leafy trees and a kiosk (with free wi-fi), where you can have a beer or lemonade and enjoy the view. There is also a playground that kids can use for free.
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Praça do Campo Pequeno
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The bullring, circular in shape, was built in solid brick and provided with windows of horseshoe arches and battlements, has four turrets at the four cardinal points.
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Igreja São Domingos
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Dated 1241, it has suffered over the years: with the earthquake of 1755 (a lot disappeared like altar paintings, vestments, treasure) and a devastating fire in 1959 (destroying completely the interior). It was reopened in 1994, without hiding the fire marks. This church is also known to be the place where began the historic killing of São Domingos.
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Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
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The theatre opens doors in 1846, having the Italian Fortunato Lodi as the architect. Learn about the historical and artistic heritage, passing by halls, dressing rooms, technical areas, studio props and costumes, among others.
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