{"id":38125,"date":"2024-12-30T00:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T00:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viva-lanzarote.com\/?p=38125"},"modified":"2024-12-30T00:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T00:01:38","slug":"travel-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viva-lanzarote.com\/en\/travel-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel: Lisbon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em>Lisbon captivates with its light, the vibrant life flowing through its streets, its iconic trams, and its unmistakable maritime charm\u2026 Alfama, Chiado, Baixa, Bel\u00e9m, Rua Rosa, and Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es\u2014each neighbourhood brims with authenticity<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Lisbon is a city with a soul. Nestled at the mouth of the Tagus River, it exudes the slightly faded grandeur so often associated with port cities. In fact, Lisbon is 400 years older than Rome. The Phoenicians, twelve centuries ago, called it their \u2018Allis Ubbo,\u2019 meaning \u2018safe harbour\u2019.<br \/>\nThe city has evolved across multiple levels, overseen by the imposing S\u00e3o Jorge Castle. A silent sentinel that has witnessed invasions and conquests since the 1st century BC. Lisbon is a captivating blend of history and modernity, a city where the past and present intertwine. While it boasts numerous museums and outdoor monuments, its true charm lies in the vibrant life that flows through its streets.<br \/>\nThe devastating earthquake of 1755 marked a turning point for Lisbon. A magnitude 9 tremor, followed by a massive tsunami, levelled the lower part of the city, including the opera house and the royal palace, which once stood on what is now Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio. You\u2019ll find it on maps, guides, and tram or metro stops as Terreiro do Pa\u00e7o (Palace Square).<br \/>\nThe new Lisbon rose from the ashes of the old. King Jos\u00e9 I commissioned the Marquis of Pombal to rebuild the city. The result was the Baixa Pombalina, a completely new district constructed at sea level. Remnants of the devastating disaster can still be seen today, such as the city\u2019s unique streets, paved with hand-fitted stones to withstand future tremors, and the Carmo Convent. This Gothic building was left practically in ruins after the earthquake, with only the arched framework of its nave remaining. Visitors can access the convent from the Chiado district or via the historic Santa Justa Lift, built in 1902.<br \/>\nRua Augusta, the heart of the Baixa district, is a vibrant pedestrian street paved with beautiful mosaics. It is lined with shops, restaurants, and charming cafes where locals and tourists gather to enjoy coffee and the famous Portuguese custard tarts, past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m. The street runs from Pra\u00e7a do Rossio through the iconic arch commemorating the city\u2019s resilience to Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio with its imposing equestrian statue of King Jos\u00e9 I. Nearby is the museum dedicated to Nobel laureate Jos\u00e9 Saramago, who adopted Lanzarote as his home.<br \/>\nAlfama, a labyrinth of narrow, sloping streets, is home to the historic quarter. Beneath the yellow tram, its traditional bars invite you to experience the soulful sounds of fado. And don\u2019t miss the stunning viewpoints, like the popular Portas do Sol. Lisbon boasts nine such miradors, each offering breathtaking views of the city.<br \/>\nChiado offers a more cosmopolitan vibe with its elegant squares, restaurants serving bacalhau (cod), and iconic cafes like A Brasileira. The district is also home to the quirky Pink Street with its vibrant fuchsia pavement and colourful rainbow umbrella canopy. 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