5 Must Visit Places of Interest in Lisbon Portugal

Lisbon has many tourist destinations that attract many tourists

If you are planning to travel to Europe, Lisbon Portugal can be one of your destinations. This city is famous for its beauty charm and has always been a topic of conversation in the world of tourism. Every year the number of tourists always rising rapidly, this situation is supported by the hospitality offered by the city's population. The following are five places of interest in Lisbon

1. Belem

This area is located in the northern part of the river Tagus, in the old days this area became the central port for Portuguese ships to roam around the world looking for a new world on the 15th and 16th centuries. Belem is derived from the word Bethlehem, has a monastery and church buildings from year 1601. Extensive gardens, map made of a large marble which shows the glory of Portugal in the past.

There is also a monument of national hero statue Vasco da Gama, a row of shops which sells local pudding, as well as the giant statue of Jesus Christ facing towards the city with open arms.

2. Alfama

Known as the old settlement, has alleys and narrow streets and has an old castle which according to archaeologists comes from the seventh century BC. Used to be a settlement of Jews and Moorish from medieval times which had harmonious life for centuries. Tourists can visit the region to see the cultural treasures of the past that still preserved until today.

3. Baixa

One of the districts in the city of Lisbon, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, with patterns typical Portuguese building like those in Brazil, macau, and Bahia. Here there are many shops and international boutiques which invites tourists to spend their money. The region is also has office buildings from the past. This area also offers a culinary tour with many cafes and restaurants.

4. Chiado

This region debuted in the late 19th century, at that time many artists and writers gathered in this city. Fernando Pessoa sculpture, the most famous poet of the 20th century is one of the most interesting point of tourists. in 1988 a major fire destroyed many historic buildings, Alvaro Siza Vieira rebuild the site and managed to bring back the atmosphere.

5. Paula Rego Museum 

One of the most famous modern artist in Portugal, escaped at the time of Antonio Salazar, settled in london in 1950. His works contain many elements of Portuguese culture and also the memories of his childhood in Cascais, a coastal town 30 minutes by train from Lisbon. Tourists visiting Cascais can enjoy views of the Atlantic ocean.