Spending a cruise day in Lisbon Portugal can be quite an adventure. Lisbon is filled with so many sites to see, culture and history. Some of the top sites are the Lisbon castle, Monisterio dos Jeronimos, Torre Belem.
Torre Belem is a historic tower of Saint Vincent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belem. Many people make it to this site while in Lisbon Portugal. The Geronimo monastery is a historical monastery of the order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river. This historic monastery is a great site for your records.
If you are feeling adventurous, try riding the tram 28 would be a good idea. This is the longest tram route and it passes some of the most popular attractions in the city. The trams date back to the 1930s and should be a staple of history in itself. However, they are still up-and-running and are used as public transportation.
Tram No. 28
Although some of the major attractions are within walking distance, you might want to tour Lisbon a little differently. Perhaps you’ve heard of Tram No. 28. It travels past or through all of the historical spots. The biggest disadvantage will be the crowds. You can board the tram at any of its stops, but if you want the whole experience, the route starts at Martim Moniz. From there it heads to the Graca quarter and the Church of São Vicente de Fora.
Next is the hilly Alfama district. You can get off the tram and walk a bit to the São Jorge Castle. If you opt to stay on the tram, next is the Chiado hill where there is an almost certain stop outside a famous pastry shop called A Brasileira. Next is Bairro Alto, which hosts some of the exciting Lisbon nightlife. Finally, you will see the Parliament building then the Basilica and Estrela Garden. This the end of the route, but you can ride it back down, which gives you a whole new perspective on the sites.
More Lisbon Attractions
If the tram is too crowded, you can get off at any point and walk to most of the best attractions. You won’t want to pass up the Baixa district and Rossio, the central plaza of Lisbon. You’ll also want to see the Elevador de Santa Justa which transports visitors up a steep hill and was designed by the apprentice to the Eiffel Tower designer. In Alfama, get a view from the Lisbon castle and stop for a coffee at Saint Luzia View point.
From there, you’ll want to head west of Lisbon to the Belem district, home to parks and museums. Visit the Torre de Belem (a fort) and finish the day with a stop at Casa Pasteis De Belém – home to the original cake.
The most important thing you will find out about a short trip to Lisbon is that you will have to come back and spend more time!
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