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Discover Lisbon!

A May 2000 trip to Lisbon by akakd

Dom Pedro HotelMore Photos

Lisbon is a place to discover and enjoy! From a First Class luxury hotel good enough for the President, to a traditional Fado Bar, to melt-in-your-mouth pastries, Lisbon is a city to discover and enjoy! And that's just the beginning of what Lisbon has to offer. A must see destination.

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Discover Lisbon!Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Lisbon is "rightly numbered among the world's most beautiful cities". Lisbon's many treasures of art & architecture still testify to its glorious past. Unbelievable sites include Igreja Sao Roque, the Rossio, Elevador de Carmo, Castelo de Sao Jorge, the charming Alfama w/ its steep narrow streets, Se Patriarcal, Belem Tower, Montesario Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Monument to the Discoveries, and Fabulous Fado.

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Dom PedroBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Dom Pedro Hotel
Beautiful, luxury hotel. Appetizing meals served in the hotel restaurant. Staff was very helpful in providing directions and suggestions. We checked out on the morning President Clinton arrived to stay there. If it's good enough for the President of the United States, I would say that is a pretty awesome recommendation.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by akakd on November 5, 2000

Dom Pedro
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, 24 Lisbon, Portugal
(21) 389 66 00

Pasteis de BelemBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

This is obviously a favorite for locals. The place was packed. Their specialties are pastries filled with meat and cheeses and pastries with a custard filling.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by akakd on November 5, 2000

Pasteis de Belem
Rua de Belem n 84 a 92 Lisbon, Portugal 1300
+351 (21) 363 7423

Elevador do CarmoBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Castelo Sao Jorge from Elevador
The fabulous Elevador do Carmo was built in 1898-1901 in Neo-Gothic Syle. Take the elevator to the top for an open-air bar and unbelievable views of the Rossio, Castelo de Sao Jorge, and Igreja d. Carmo ruins.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by akakd on November 5, 2000

Elevador do Carmo
just outside the Rossio plaza Lisbon, Portugal

Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle of St. George)Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Castelo Sao Jorge"

Flowered Windowsill
Castelo de Sao Jorge is named in honour of dragon-killing St. George, Portugal's Patron Saint. Views of the Baixa and Alfama are fabulous. After seeing the Castle, visit Se Patriarchal Cathedral and walk through the Alfama, the oldest part of Lisbon.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by akakd on November 6, 2000

Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle of St. George)
Lisbon, Portugal

TimpanasBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Timpana's
Timpanas is a typical Fado bar in the narrow backstreets of Lisbon. Shows start late, usually 9:30-10:00 p.m. Fado is a soulful sounding folk music with traditional dance. If you haven't experienced Fado, you haven't experienced Portugal.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by akakd on November 6, 2000

Timpanas
Rua Gilberto Rola 22-24 Lisbon, Portugal

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