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Thursday, April 20, 2017 | Germany – Bavaria, Nuremberg | Petra

CITY BUILT ON SEVEN HILLS

BUSY SCHEDULE IN LISBON


Lisbon, the city of Fado and light, isn’t very far. Today the famous bridge Ponte 25 de Abril takes us over the River Tejo to the vibrant center of the metropolis. The parking situation of Lisbon is far from ideal. Therefore we prefer to park it at the local camp ground outside the center in the green field. The next days we will take bus and train to plunge into the fascinating atmosphere of this city and explore its surrounding.

We are very much looking forward to it!

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Lisbon is built on seven hills, which we can feel clearly when strolling around the city

LISBON

It definitely is a fantastic city! Old and modern, vibrant and versatile, entertaining and very romantic.

Getting to Lisbon we use the bridge Ponte 25 de Abril
From the top of Castelo de São Jorge the metropolis lies at our feet
Each alley opens a new view
To get to the upper town we take the elevator Elevador de Santa Justa
Let's have a break at on of the nostalgic kiosks
Uphill and downhill keeps you in shape
It won't work with flip-flops
One of three funiculars in Lisbon
It's getting night in Alfama
Colorful tiled facade
Characteristic for Lisbon
Tiles here, tiles there

At Praça Príncipe Real there is a department store of particular kind. Embaixada, the embassy, is accomodated in a splendid city palace from the 19th century. The rooms are not renovated and survived in the original state. They act as a scene for premium design products and arts and crafts from Portugal. Not only design lovers can’t stop marveling anymore. Inside and as well outside the palace is richly ornamented and offers an extravagant shopping experience. The fancy bistro of Embaixada offers a good chance for visitors to enjoy the luxury rooms extensively.

Even in the houses next door you can find outrageous boutiques for fashion, design, furniture and accessories. A perfect place for delightful shopping!

BELÉM

Pastéis de Nata or Pastéis de Belém are little puff pastry tartlets filled with custard. You can buy them of different quality at each corner in and around Lisbon. The best you can get are the original ones from Pastelaria Casa Pastéis de Belém (Win’s favorite) or from Manteigaria (Petra’s favorite). In each and every case they have to be fresh from the oven to make them drop-dead delicious.

The sweet little tidbits have a long tradition in Belém and probably were already baked before the 18th century by the monks of the local monastery.

The singular of the tartlets by the way is Pastel de Nata. But let’s be real, who on earth wants to eat just a single tartlet? You never can go wrong with at least two!

Pastéis de Belém – fresh from the oven the lukewarm pastry melts in one’s mouth by itself

Torre de Belém at the port entrance of Lisbon
Monestary Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Belém
Standing in the line for Pastéis de Belém at the Pastelaria
Watching houses is great fun

SINTRA

Aristocrats, international artists and industrial families felt at ease at Sintra already in the 19th century. The beautiful landscape surrounded by green hills, the panoramic view, the magnificent palaces and the beautiful houses of the pretty folk draw many tourists year after year. Including Win and me.

Palácio Nacional da Pena of Sintra is a touristic attraction and often labeled as the Portuguese Neuschwanstein

Palácio Nacional da Pena
The former royal palace Palácio Nacional de Sintra
Castelo dos Mouros in Sintra
The uphill path to the castle leads through a beautiful forest
… passing old mansion
… rich doors
… and more old houses
The vibrant center of the village
Soon spring will turn the trees into green

CASCAIS

The pretty coastal village with its marina is located at a sandy bay about 25 km west of Lisbon. We take the train from Lisbon to Cascais. That’s very convenient and just 3,60 € for the return ticket is quite reasonable, as well. We like the beautiful beaches right next to the city, the small roads and the good appearance of the city very much.

Since the last century Cascais is considered the hot spot of the upper class. Down to the present day it has kept its affluence.

If you can afford it you own a residence in Casicais
Luckily the beach is free for everybody
Even the municipality is pretty

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