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Lisbon Cathedral
10m · Admission ticket not included
• One of the oldest churches in Portugal, dating back to the 12th century, built after the capture of Lisbon from the Moors.
• Supposedly, a Muslim mosque was built in its place by the Moors, which was then destroyed and the Cathedral was built as a landmark of the Christian (re)conquest.
• Romanesque (exterior), Gothic (ambulatory, chapels, cloister), Baroque (chancellor)
• Address the theme of St. Anthony's feasts/weddings
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Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
15m
• The Portas do Sol (Sun Gate) is a square at the top of one of the city's hills (Castle Hill) and pays homage to an ancient gate from the Muslim Wall.
• A frontal view of the river with the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the Alfama neighborhood, you can admire the churches of São Miguel, Santo Estevão, and São Vicente de Fora.
• There is a statue of Saint Vincent, patron saint of Lisbon, holding the boat and the ravens that are symbols of the capital.
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Igreja & Convento da Graca
15m
• Church built in 1271
• The shade of the church and the stone pines planted there provides a certain spiritual retreat for those who rest on the terrace or on the surrounding walls.
• Located on the hill next to the castle hill, the view over Lisbon is stunning and enchanting.
• Viewpoint also known as the Sophia de Mello Breyner Anderson Viewpoint (one of the most important poets in Portuguese literature), where she spent much of her life enjoying Lisbon and gaining inspiration.
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Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
15m
• The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is one of Lisbon's most important historical landmarks. It's the place where Dom Afonso Henriques camped to conquer the city in 1147.
• The statue at the viewpoint was brought by him from São Jorge Castle as a promise to conquer the city.
• The highest point in Lisbon with the most beautiful view.
• In the church, there's a chair that symbolizes fertility. Legend has it that a woman waited for her husband to return from war and miraculously became pregnant.
• To your left are the Graça Church, the houses of the Castle, and the imposing and majestic São Jorge Castle, standing as the city's guardian. In the background, the straw-covered sea and the Tagus estuary shine, illuminating the rooftops of Baixa, the ruins in Carmo, the greenery of Monsanto, and the pastel colors of Avenidas Novas.
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Mosteiro de Sao Vicente de Fora
5m · Admission ticket not included
• First church to be built outside Lisbon's walls (São Vicente de Fora)
• Founded in 1147 and rebuilt between 1582 and 1629 with architecture designed by Philip XIII
• Mannerist style
• The convent and church of São Vicente de Fora are such an important work and a significant historical testament to Lisbon that they have their own museum for analyzing and displaying the paintings, sculptures, goldsmithing, and vestments they hold.
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Panteao Nacional
15m · Admission ticket not included
• Occupying the building originally intended for the Church of Santa Engrácia, built in the 16th century, it is a Baroque monument, a church that never held worship or fulfilled its purpose. It took about 300 years to complete, and was only completed in the mid-20th century.
• It houses the tombs of Portugal's most notable citizens who were part of Portuguese history in the 20th and 21st centuries, such as Almeida Garrett, Amália Rodrigues, Eusébio, Sophia de Mello Breyner Anderson, and others.
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Alfama
15m
• Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, as most of the buildings survived the great earthquake of 1755. It is also one of Lisbon's most typical neighborhoods.
• Its name derives from the Arabic Alhamma (meaning baths or fountains), a name given during Muslim/Moorish rule, between 711 and 1147.
• It is well known for its Fado houses, and is also home to the Fado Museum, located opposite Alfama's main square, Largo Chafariz de Dentro.
