Visitors
to the city of Lisbon shorten their journey with three words: "a dreamy,
friendly, and renewed city". These words summarize the journey to the
heart of Portugal. Visitors do not feel alienated or nostalgic for their city,
nor do they feel bored.
The
population is good, the streets are safe, and the public squares tell medieval
historical stories, so that the monuments entice the tourist to dive over time
to discover the ancient past. Lisbon was built in the 12th century.
The city
is located on seven hills, one of which is the Belem Tower, which was built in
1515 to protect the port of the city, and was considered by UNESCO as a world
heritage. The city is lively with its vibrant streets day and night. The city
also has a distinctive collection of modern and contemporary buildings, and
tourists feel that it stands on the corner of history on the one hand,
modernity and innovation on the other.
-Historic places:
The tourist enters the city of Lisbon from the bridge
of Vasco de Gama, the sea that set off from the European continent to discover
the overseas, reaching the Cape of Good Hope, and then arrived the Portuguese
to India. The bridge is considered one of the most important tourist places,
overlooking all sides of the city. Old houses with red brick fading under the
bridge, narrow stone streets, and bells ringing from the heart of the old
quarter.
- Stories and Tales:
There are moments that one can not forget or forget,
moments of joy and joy. In the neighborhoods of Lisbon, the tourist lives these
moments. In the district of Baixa, famous for its shops and banks, the tourist
is acquainted with the modern face of the city.
Walk around and buy some souvenirs. It is also
possible to visit the neighborhood of Chiado, which is characterized by modern
buildings, which includes many public offices that contain rare books, in
addition to the theater and art exhibitions intended for tourists.
In the neighborhood of Bairro Alto, the tourist knows
the details of the daily life of the population, where cafes and restaurants
are everywhere. At night, artistic performances begin, especially those that
present models of Portuguese folklore.
- The other face:
After the economic crisis that hit Europe, Lisbon was
affected like other European capitals, but this did not last for long. The
country has prepared reform plans aimed at increasing growth.
In recent years, Lisbon has made considerable efforts
to attract and invest capital in the trade and services sector, as well as
reforms to attract emerging companies globally.
In addition, tourism also plays a major role in
increasing financial revenues, attracting millions of tourists annually, which
helps to operate hotels, restaurants and tourist facilities significantly.
Lisbon is not considered one of Europe's most
expensive cities in terms of cost of living, making it a convenient destination
for those looking for a competitive tour.
For example, a tourist can book a room in a youth
hostel for just $ 20, and if he decides to stay in a 5-star hotel, prices will
be high. According to e-booking sites, accommodation at a 5-star hotel starts
at $ 90 per night and gradually rises.
As for the price of food, you can eat a snack for $ 7,
and eat a delicious dinner at a restaurant famous for a price starting at $ 20.
Transportation in Lisbon is easy and simple. Public
buses and transport, as well as metro and trains, help tourists to move between
areas easily and at simple prices, not more than 2.5 euros per ticket.