When you travel abroad you can count on spending a lot of money to see all the best sites, but sometimes there are activities that are completely free and rival those that you have to pay out the nose to experience. One of the best European cities for inexpensive and free entertainment is Lisbon, the capitol city of Portugal.
Graca Parish: The Graca parish is one of the hot spots in Lisbon for young locals, and for good reason, it offers some of the best views in the whole city. Once you find your way to Miradouro de Graca you will be mesmerized by the stunning views that sweep over the entire city.
St. George's Castle: When you arrive in Lisbon, one of the first structures you will see is St. George's Castle. In fact, it is nearly impossible to miss as it sits on a hill high above the city. The castle is not only a beautiful landmark, but also affords stunning views of the entire city and out of this world photo opportunities.
Baixa: Baixa is the name for the "lower town" area in Lisbon. This is like the downtown area you would expect from any major European city. You may be surprised to learn that even though the area is romantic and charming in an old-European way, it houses some of Lisbon's most important banks and commercial institutions. This area is best explored by trial and error, strolling up and down the streets, discovering new stores and restaurants.
Christ the King Statue: Erected on the banks of the river Tagus, with his arms seeming to embrace the entire city, the Christ the King statue was built to thank God for sparring Lisbon (and really, all of Portugal) from the horrors and destruction of WWII. Another benefit of visiting the statue is that it offers a stunning view of the 25 de abril Bridge that crosses over the Tagus River.
Belem: Have you ever wondered what Magellan looked out upon on the morning he set out the sail the world? If you have, visit Belem and you will see exactly what he saw. When you visit, be sure to take time to examine the Monument to the Discoveries, a structure dedicated to the explorers who set forth from Portugal to discover new parts of the globe.
Graca Parish: The Graca parish is one of the hot spots in Lisbon for young locals, and for good reason, it offers some of the best views in the whole city. Once you find your way to Miradouro de Graca you will be mesmerized by the stunning views that sweep over the entire city.
St. George's Castle: When you arrive in Lisbon, one of the first structures you will see is St. George's Castle. In fact, it is nearly impossible to miss as it sits on a hill high above the city. The castle is not only a beautiful landmark, but also affords stunning views of the entire city and out of this world photo opportunities.
Baixa: Baixa is the name for the "lower town" area in Lisbon. This is like the downtown area you would expect from any major European city. You may be surprised to learn that even though the area is romantic and charming in an old-European way, it houses some of Lisbon's most important banks and commercial institutions. This area is best explored by trial and error, strolling up and down the streets, discovering new stores and restaurants.
Christ the King Statue: Erected on the banks of the river Tagus, with his arms seeming to embrace the entire city, the Christ the King statue was built to thank God for sparring Lisbon (and really, all of Portugal) from the horrors and destruction of WWII. Another benefit of visiting the statue is that it offers a stunning view of the 25 de abril Bridge that crosses over the Tagus River.
Belem: Have you ever wondered what Magellan looked out upon on the morning he set out the sail the world? If you have, visit Belem and you will see exactly what he saw. When you visit, be sure to take time to examine the Monument to the Discoveries, a structure dedicated to the explorers who set forth from Portugal to discover new parts of the globe.
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