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Top Places to See in Lisbon for a Fulfilling Holiday

According to me Portugal is a country that has stood alone for a many years, and was on my holiday wish list for a very long time. It brought us immense pleasure and it was indeed an overdue moment to touch Lisbon and we got set to explore the country. Though the attractions in Lisbon are few, they are varied and it took us not that long to explore all places here. Let us briefly put forth the best Lisbon sightseeing options that could be organized perfectly for the best holiday.

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Top attractions in Lisbon:

1.Belem:This should perhaps be the largest photographed building lying along the coastal regions of Lisbon. This is found 5 km west of the city center. Lisbon families could be found enjoying the afternoon sunshine at the park and the promenade in front of this popular spot whose age dates back to the 16th century. The tower has been included under the UN heritage status monuments.

Belem Tower-Lisbon

2.Downtown area-The central area in Lisbon could be easily accessed by foot, trams and public transportation services that are available all through the day. This is a city of hills so never forget to make use of the funicular Elevadores that are bright yellow colored cars to shuffle up and down the hills. They also offer best views of great attractions here. The cathedral, the statue of Dr Jose Thomas is other places to see in Lisbon. The downtown area is also full of restaurants and eateries with delicious food and snacks.

Downtownarea-Lisbon

3.Parque das Nacoes:
This is indeed a new district that was developed on the east of the city and gleams on the shadow of the Vasco da GamaBridge, a 17 km long giant structure. This is one of the best Lisbon places to visit as it behaves as a king of the shoreline. The district if well connected with buses, trains and metro transport. There are good shopping places and food courts here as well.

Parque das Nacoes-Lisbon
4. Oceanarium:
This is sort of an aquarium with the central tank filled with rare species of aquatic world, tough to see in the natural world. The mystical sea dragon is the highlight here and all the species seems to live in perfect harmony in their water body.

Oceanarium-Lisbon

5.Sintra:
Offers one of the best Lisbon sightseeing options, located 30 km out of Lisbon and is the home for some of the magnificent Pena palaces. The place is connected with train services directly to the city centre. It is important to reach early for this place to avoid problems in navigation through large tour groups.

Sintra-Lisbon
This is one of the must Lisbon places to visit, and is a medieval citadel that rest high on top of a hill overlooking the TagusRiver. The hill top contemplates the history of Lisbon and tourists could climb up the tower and walk along the castle walls for a beautiful view of the city and the river.

St. Georges castle-Lisbon
7.Calouste Gulbenkian Museum:
The museum has excellent collections of Islamic, Asian, Greek, Egyptian and European arts and has been renovated recently for a spectacular view. This has the finest art collections in the world worth not a miss.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum-Lisbon

Lisbon is the historic and cultural heritage point of Portugal, which is a must district to visit. For more details on Lisbon tourism, see TripHobo.com. 

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