| Page Views: 1,693 Last Visit to Lisbon: - | Lisboa, a door to Europe... by rp6686 - last update: Jun 24, 2003 |
The first to arrive to Lisboa, in 714, were the arabs and the berberes from the north of Africa. Among centuries they ruled the city given it its actual name and shape. During the roman period it was known by the name of Olisipone. When, in 1147, D. Afonso Henriques (the first portuguese king) defeated the arabs and berberes, with the support of cruzades, they were sent to kind of a guetto: Mouraria. Portuguese culture is based on a past that dates from prehistoric times into the eras of the Roman and Moorish invasions. All have left their traces in a rich legacy of archaeological remains. Throughout the centuries, Portugal's arts have been enriched by foreign influences, including Flemish, French and Italian. The voyages of the Portuguese discoverers opened the country to Oriental influences and the shipping home of Brazil's wealth of gold and jewels fed the Baroque flame of decoration. Throughout the city you will find museums, gardens, monuments and an assortment of events where local and historical culture comes to life. Lisboa is usually compared by tourists to a big village. |
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| Pros: | "Not too big." | | Cons: | "The subway network doesn't cover all the city main sightseeing places." | | In A Nutshell: | "The door to Europe." |
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Zarasher Sun Feb 18, 2007 20:35 UTC
I'm coming to Lisbon in April... Your page has been very helpful! | Maurizioago Fri Feb 9, 2007 10:07 UTC
Nice page. Ciao! | tini58de Tue Jan 4, 2005 12:34 UTC
Wonderful page about our next destination!!! Thank you so much for the very helpful tips! | Fen Wed Sep 22, 2004 23:48 UTC
Great page on Lisbon. I really want to go there some day. :-) |
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