Lisbon - A City Blessed With Rich History and Culture

Lisbon is an ancient city that prides at its rich historyarchitecture to Lisbon.
and culture. A trip to Lisbon can be full of fun andMosteiro dos Jeronimos (Hieronimite Monastery)
adventure. The city is packed with magnificent palaces,Another 16th -century landmark, Hieronimite Monastery
churches, museums and monuments and is borderedis one of the few surviving examples of Manueline
by The Tagus, one of Europe's widest rivers. Spreadarchitecture. This monastery along with Torre de
across the slopes of seven hills, Lisbon offers variousBelem is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A cruise
attractive sights to mesmerize and enthrall its tourists.company that offers Lisbon transfers and sightseeing
Cool Atlantic breeze, mild climate and long hours ofpackages can add to the magic Lisbon has to offer.
sunshine make Lisbon an undiscovered paradise.Parque das Nacoes (Nations Park)
Some of Lisbon sightseeing places worth a visit are -This former Expo 98 site offers a string of attractions
Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle of St George)to the tourists. Thoughtfully called the "leisure oasis",
Perched on the highest of the seven hills of Lisbon,Nations Park has all to keep you on your toes
The Castle of St George is truly magnificent. Rebuilt inthroughout. From convert halls to restaurants, from
the 1940s, the site was once occupied by Romans.shopping centre to bars, this park keeps the tourists
Within the castle you can wander around plushhooked all day long. The Torre Vasco da Gama,
gardens, walls and towers or visit the multimediaLisbon's tallest building and The Oceanario, one of
presentations.Europe's largest aquariums, are some of the prominent
Belem Towerattractions in Parque das Nacoes.
The World Heritage Belem Tower is one of the majorMuseu Calouste Gulbenkian (Calouste Gulbenkian
tourist attractions of Lisbon. City's most photographedMuseum)
landmark, Belem Tower along with JeronimosThis art treasure brings together Egyptian, European,
Monastery is a must see. This white stone tower wasIslamic, Oriental and Greco-Roman art together under
built in the early 16th century and is an excellentone roof.
example of the contribution of Manueline style of