Stay: Stayed in near the Rossio Train Station at GoodMorning Lisbon Hostel, great location in the center of the city. Walking distance from a lots of sightseeing places.
Sightseeing:
Day 1: Arrived in the evening and walked the city, too tired and jet-lagged.
Day 2: Morning took a free walking tour of the city, in the afternoon took the hop on hop off bus and saw Belem
Day 3: Another free walking tour organized by my hostel, this time went to see St. George's Castle. The Castle offers panoramic views of the city and a glimpse into Lisbon’s past.
Day 4: Visited Sintra, took the train from Rossio Train Station and went to Sintra, the highlight of the tour was visit to Penna Palace
Day 4 Night: Took the night train from Lisbon to Madrid
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| The Rossio Railway Station |
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| Rossio Square Lisbon |
The Saint Domingos Church - Igreja Sao Domingos
Inside the Saint Domingos Church, The Church is Damaged in a Fire
The Tour Continues, Picture taken from a Park that overlooks Lisbon, Garden of San Pedro de Alcantara, amazing views of Lisbon
Above 2 Picture - Carmo Convent Lisbon, Its a Gothic style church, it was damaged in 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
Street Balcony Art
After an incredible 3 hours of walking, I took the hop on hop off bus and went to see Belem.
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| Jeronimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery near Belem |
Above Belem Tower and Cross and Sword Monument Near the Belem Tower.
Located on the shore of the Tagus River and walking distance from Jeronimos Monastery The Belem Tower, built in 1514 to honor Vasco da Gama's expedition to India and protect Lisbon from pirates and enemy attacks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| Fado Street Art |
Pastel de Nata a Portuguese Pastry (Highly Recommended) with Espresso
Link to my Sintra Blog Post My trip to Sintra Portugal
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