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Lisbon
Visitors to Lisbon won't be disappointed with what the city has to offer. The capital of Portugal is a real surprise packet for those first time visitors and if you are on a Eurail pass it is well worth the journey to the edge of the Iberian peninsula.
History Of Lisbon
The city of Lisbon is known to have experienced a lot of earthquakes prior to the 18th century. In 1755, the whole Europe was placed in great disbelief as Lisbon's Royal Hospital of All Saints and the Royal Ribeira Palace were in complete ruin. It was then that the prime minister ordered that all remaining standing structures be demolished and to have the city rebuilt, complying with the then modern rules and regulations. Following the invasion of Napoleon Bonaparte's army during the early 19th century, Lisbon adhered to the liberation of the Portuguese society. Theatres and cafes thrived all over. In the 20th century, Lisbon remained neutral during the World War II making it a major refugee site. In 1994, Lisbon was named the European Capital of Culture.
Things To Do In Lisbon
There are a lot of things to do and see in Lisbon. At night, one can enjoy the central Bairro Alto or the High Neighborhood. The Cine Theatro Gymnasium is a place to go to for daily shows of at least 40 minutes. Then have a picnic at the beautiful Jardim Botanico. For shopping, the Avenida da Liberdade showcases branded shops with fancy hotels to stay in and restaurants to dine in. Malls are also usually open every day and the Feira da Ladra or the Flea market can make a bargain hunter drool over some new and used products. When in Lisbon, don't miss the Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, two of the most photographed sites in the city.
How To Get To Lisbon
As Lisbon is on the western edge of Europe, it doesn't get as many visitors as it deserves. Travelers with Eurail passes can make good value of their pass by traveling on the overnight services from Madrid and Paris. From Lisbon there are ddirect service to most of the major cities in Portugal.
