Traveling down the historic city like Lisbon can be really exciting. In fact, the best way to encounter history is by walking in the streets of a city and witness the vignettes of culture, civilization and tradition speaking through its monuments. Preparing a Lisbon’s itinerary for 1 day can be difficult as the city speaks volumes of its civilization. However, if you are falling short of time and have decided to take a tour of 1 day in Lisbon, we shall come up with an itinerary that can acquaint you with the city’s significant attractions. It's a good habit to check when is the best time to visit Lisbon city before planning itineraries. The city is strewn with museums and monuments, palaces and parks, castles and clubs, sandy beaches and dazzling bars. Lisbon’s cobbled streets are a perfect way to explore the nooks and corners which offer uniqueness to this city. Since the city is extremely walk able, the practice can also make you burn down those extra calories that you must have consumed last night. Se Cathedral: So your Lisbon travel guide starts with getting off at the Praco de Comercio bus stop and walk a little up to the blocks that reach up to the hill which houses Se Cathedral. The cathedral was built in 1150 by Portugal’s first king for Lisbon’s first bishop. What attracts the visitors is its sheer simplicity. Unlike the grandeur of many significant cathedrals in Europe, this cathedral stands just around the corner but bespeaks volumes of history. St. George’s castle: From Se Cathedral, walk down to St. George’s castle which had once served as a royal residence. Walking down towards it, you can surely witness beautiful scenery. Once you reach inside the castle, you shall see a huge criss-cross of stairs, towers, and wall platforms to walk across, over, and through. Coming back to the cobbled streets, you can see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments in the area – the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém, two great examples of Manueline art. Go up the Belém Tower to take in views of Lisbon and the Tagus River from above. Continue with a walking tour of the Baixa district, Lisbon’s downtown. Walk pass the beautiful Gothic-style Rossio train station and Rossio Square (Lisbon’s main square), and find out how much the city has changed since the devastating earthquake of 1755 that destroyed 85 percent of the city. Visit Bairro Alto, the city's bohemian district and the center for nightlife, and wander around the old cafés, boutiques, theaters and bookstores in the Chiado neighborhood. Towards the end, don’t forget to visit the Alfama district- the oldest district of Lisbon which dates back to the 8th century. Wander around the cobbled street of this Moorish area until you reach the Graça view point, which offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. For more information read about more things to do in Lisbon. If hunger strikes you hard now, you are at a right place. Alfama district has the best restaurants with sardines on the menu. So, make sure that you go to a restaurant that had an outdoor grill frying the fish for your appetite. At last, you can put an end to your tour with a relaxing walk in the Parque das Nações, located in the most modern part of the city. Have free time to explore the district on your own, go shopping or visit Lisbon's aquarium (own expense), before you are driven back to your hotel.
Any tourist destination cannot be just covered in one day. However, this walking tour of one day in Lisbon can certainly make you acquainted with the essence of the city. Happy walking!
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AuthorHi, I am Tom Clark ,writer of these travel blog.I have been traveling the world since 2002 and created these blog just to share my travel experiences.Also I have my another blog on tumblr - Traveling and reading blogs is my passion. Categories
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