"My Lisbon" Lisbon by schmechi


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My Expectations

I got a city flight of my choice as a present for the final degree of my law studies at the university. So I spontaneously decided to visit Lisbon, although I was warned that the weather could be a spoilsport in late November.
I expected to have a good time with my dad and see some sights, as a historical intrested person I also liked to learn about the Portuguese seafaring past.
And finally I wanted to visit a football match of their most famous team, Benfica.

My Impressions

I was surprised twice: Lisbon showcased its friendliest face to me and surpassed all expectations: Really nice weather and a lots of very interesting sights.

First of all I enjoyed the more bland climate than in cold Vienna. It was pretty nice to be able to dine Bacalhau and drink vinho tinto in outside restaurants areas in late November.
Lisbon is a great city for exploring it on foot. I like this small distances, although it was sometimes exhausting due to Lisbon's seven hills.
And I was also satisified due the their famous wines: I never drank so good red wines (vinho tinto) than in Lisbon, but I also never refused their coffee (bica)....

My Program

First day: Chiado, Bairro Alto
Second day: Belém, Baixa, Benfica
Third day: Alfama, Castelo, Avenida
Fourth day: Sintra, Cabo da Roca

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:weather, distances, vinho tinto
  • Cons:cobbled pavements
  • In a nutshell:A really nice place for a city travel
  • Last visit to Lisbon: Nov 2004
  • Intro Updated Dec 3, 2004
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    Durfun Apr 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

    Clearly you had a great time here! Nice tips!!

  • Popolocha Sep 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM Report Abuse

    I'm completely in love with Lisbon, so I really enjoy reading this page. Cheers!! Polyana

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    SLLiew Feb 26, 2008 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent tips on Lisboa. Hope to visit one day. Cheers from Penang, SL :)

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    Maurizioago Feb 12, 2007 at 2:27 AM Report Abuse

    I like this page. Ciao!

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    ezaguryk Jun 16, 2006 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

    Happy B-day!!!!! Wish the best in your day....greating from venezuela

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    daisyrine Jan 16, 2005 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

    Nice homepage and pics. I like it .Greeting from Malaysia....

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    ncfg Dec 10, 2004 at 3:36 AM Report Abuse

    Great tips here, i loved specially the sports travel tip. Did you see Benfica playing?

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    globetrott Dec 9, 2004 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

    an excellent page and lovely pics bringing back great memories !

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    bambino36 Dec 7, 2004 at 7:10 AM Report Abuse

    Nice pics along with very good info. Great page. Cheers!

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    pepples46 Dec 2, 2004 at 10:23 AM Report Abuse

    great Lisboa page, brought back very fond memories. good food tips

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