It is an east local bus ride from central Lisbon to Belem. The monastery is rich in hostory. It is the burial site of Vasco de Gama. The existing structure was inaugurated on the orders of Manuel I (1469–1521) at the courts of Montemor o Velho in 1495, as a final resting-place for members of the House of Aviz, in his belief that an Iberian dynastic kingdom would rule after his death. King Manuel petitioned the Holy See for permission to construct a monastery at the site. The Hermitage of Restelo (Ermida do Restelo), as the church was known, was already in disrepair when Vasco da Gama and his men spent the night in prayer there before departing on their expedition to the Orient in 1497. The construction of the monastery and church began in 1501, and was completed 100 years later.The project was finded with moneys obtained from the Vintena da Pimenta, a 5 percent tax on commerce from Africa and the Orient, equivalent to 70 kilograms (150 lb) of gold per year With such riches, resources already prescribed for the Monastery of Batalha, including the Aviz pantheon, were redirected to this project in Belém.
Castle St. George / Castelo San Jorge
View of Lisbon from Castelo San Jorge |
Chiado / Chiado
Most importantly for me, Chiado is where Libreria Bertrand is located. It is the oldest bookstore in the world, and has been in the same location since 1732. Today, just a nice little bookstore, but the history... It is a traditional shopping area that mixes old and modern commercial establishments, mostly located at the Carmo and Garrett streets. The most well-known café of Chiado is "A Brasileira", famous for having had poet Fernando Pessoa among its customers, and today it is very popular among tourists. The Chiado is also an important cultural area, with several museums and theatres. If you are looking for upscale shopping, this is the place you want to be.
This is the district my hostel was in and the one I was most familiarized myself with.The Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning "hot fountains" or "baths" part of the two streets, "Freguesia da Sé: Rua do Barão" and "Rua São João da Praça". It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants. Fada is the national music and national treasure. I will post on Fado at another time.
I took the bus to Lisbon from Merida, Spain. It was a quick and direct ride, less than two hours. The main terminal (Sete Rios) is mammoth, much larger than Grand Central in nyc. It is loaded with shops, almost to US shopping mall standards. The metro is right there and it was an easy ride to a stop less than a block from my hostel. With the exception of taking the tram to and back from Belem, I only walked. The tram was easy and very reasonable. To see what you want to see in Lisbon, there are many hills, some of them as many as 500 stairs to climb. If you do not wish a vigorous workout, you may seek more detailed bus or tram info. When headed out of Lisbon to Faro, I again took the bus, but to another smaller bus terminal. Make certain to check which stations the bus arrives and departs.
Tomé el autobús a Lisboa desde Mérida, España. Fue un viaje rápido y directo, a menos de dos horas. La terminal principal, (Sete Rios) es gigantesco, mucho más grande que Grand Central en Nueva York. Está cargado con tiendas, casi a la Cesta de la normas del centro comercial. El metro está justo allí y fue un camino de rosas a una parada a menos de una cuadra de mi hostal. Con la excepción de tomar el tranvía a ida y vuelta desde Belem, solamente caminaba. El tranvía fue fácil y muy razonable. Para ver lo que quiere ver en Lisboa, hay muchas colinas, algunos de ellos más de 500 escaleras para subir. Si no se desea un entrenamiento vigoroso, puede buscar más detallada de autobús o tranvía información. Cuando salió de Lisboa a Faro, que volvió a tomar el autobús, pero a otro terminal de autobuses más pequeños. Asegúrese de comprobar que las estaciones que llegue el autobús y se va.
Mercado de Campo de Ourique |
- Pastel de Belem
A Pestel de Belém is one of the most characteristic specialties of Portuguese cuisine. They are cream tarts, about 8 centimeters in diameter, made according to a secret recipe that has not been disclosed in almost two hundred years and supposedly only three people know on the planet, a process that lasts two days. The dough is flaky. The cream has a fundamental base of egg yolk, milk and sugar. They ae eaten both hot and cold. It is believed that were created prior to the eighteenth century by Catholic monks Lisbon Jeronimos monastery, located in the parish of Belém, on the outskirts of the Portuguese capital. As a result of the Portuguese liberal revolution of 1820, in 1834 the monastery was closed. The bakers in the convent, suddenly unemployed, decided to sell the recipe to a Portuguese businessman and they have been providing this luxury since 1837 in Belem, a block from the Monastery.
Un Pestel de Belém es una de las especialidades más característicos de la cocina portuguesa. Son pasteles de crema, de unos 8 centímetros de diámetro, hecho según una receta secreta que no ha sido divulgada en casi doscientos años y se supone que sólo tres personas conocen en el planeta, un proceso que dura dos días. La masa es escamosa. La crema tiene una base fundamental de la yema de huevo, la leche y el azúcar. Ellos ae comerse fríos y calientes. Se cree que fueron creadas antes del siglo XVIII por los monjes católicos monasterio de los Jerónimos de Lisboa, situado en la parroquia de Belém, en las afueras de la capital portuguesa. Como resultado de la revolución liberal portuguesa de 1820, en 1834 el monasterio fue cerrado. Los panaderos en el convento, de repente sin empleo, decidieron vender la receta a un empresario portugués y han estado proporcionando este lujo desde 1837 en Belem, a una cuadra del Monasterio.
- RESTAURANTE SINAL VERMELHO
I went to this place in Chiado on my second night. It was recommended by the staff at my hostel as a good place away from tourist, very local, and close. It was close, just a kilometer away, but up near 500 steps. I loved the place and the food. It was in fact very local and the only place I wen where English and Spanish were a bit limited. I loved the food, service, and the neighborhood. I bad cod in a wonderful sauce, with potatoes and octopus. I also had a bottle of wine, some nice appetizer and dessert and espresso for just over $20.
Fui a este lugar en el Chiado en mi segunda noche. Que fue recomendado por el personal en mi hostal como un buen lugar lejos de los turistas, muy local, y se cierran. Que estaba cerca, a sólo un kilómetro de distancia, pero hasta cerca de 500 escalones. Me encantó el lugar y la comida. De hecho, fue muy local y el único lugar que wen en Inglés y español eran un poco limitado. Me encantó la comida, el servicio, y el vecindario. Me mala bacalao en una salsa maravillosa, con patatas y pulpo. También tenía una botella de vino, un poco de aperitivo agradable y postre y café express por un poco más de $ 20.
Fui a este lugar en el Chiado en mi segunda noche. Que fue recomendado por el personal en mi hostal como un buen lugar lejos de los turistas, muy local, y se cierran. Que estaba cerca, a sólo un kilómetro de distancia, pero hasta cerca de 500 escalones. Me encantó el lugar y la comida. De hecho, fue muy local y el único lugar que wen en Inglés y español eran un poco limitado. Me encantó la comida, el servicio, y el vecindario. Me mala bacalao en una salsa maravillosa, con patatas y pulpo. También tenía una botella de vino, un poco de aperitivo agradable y postre y café express por un poco más de $ 20.
- Cervejaria Ramiro
Cervejaria Ramiro was my favorite restaurant in my entire month in Spain/Portugal. I had these Tigres Gigantes (huge langostinos about 6 inches long), photo attached. I had those, and a bottle of wine. I also has the best clams ever. When I was done, the waiter asked if I wanted dessert. I said I was still a bit hungry (I had skipped lunch), but not for something sweet. He said he had the perfect dessert for me, I did not ask, just said OK. It was this amazing little roast beef sandwich It was one of the better meals I have ever had, really cheap by US standards, like a McDonalds meal for a family of four. The food here is amazing. I forgot my wallet in my locker in the hostal. I offered the owner my phone as security while I went back for my credit card. He said not necessary, either you will come back and pay, or you won't. Amazing.If you are in Lisbon, this is a MUST visit.
General Observations / Observaciones generales:
I was in Lisbon for a very short time, just three nights and two full days. I saw quite a bit for the short time I was there, but I certainly missed a lot. It is a very large city and with the exception of Belem and transit stations, my time was spent in the center. I found myself having to fight to get away from tourist area. It is loaded with steep hills and that helped me to gain very good nights sleep! The people were very helpful, albeit not friendly like Ecuadorians. Everyone I meet raves about Lisbon. I liked it, but was not taken over by it. I loved the food that I found when I was able to avoid tourist spots.I believe part of it was that I was tired. I had expected that my trip to Merida, Spain would be relaxing, yet there was so much to do there, I never had a rest. As I was tired, I decided to cut my Lisbon trip short and head to Faro, where I imagined that I would get some rest.
This was a great hostel. It was conveniently located to many of the places you would want to go, and it was but a block off the Metro stop. The staff was fantastically amazing and committed to the success of the hostel. There was a nice common area on the top floor, and another on the reception level two floors below. They also supplied iPads for the guests in the common areas. The bathrooms were very plenty, modern and clean, the beds and linens were new and crisp. There is passcode access on the street.The only possible problem is that one had to rise about 70 steps to get to reception, and another 30 or so to get to the top.
Este fue un gran hostal. Estaba muy bien ubicado a muchos de los lugares que se quieren ir, y no era más que una manzana de la parada de metro. El personal era increíblemente increíble y comprometido con el éxito del hostal. Había una bonita zona común en la planta superior, y otro sobre el nivel de recepción dos pisos más abajo. También suministran iPads para los huéspedes en las zonas comunes. Los baños eran muy abundante, moderno y limpio, las camas y las sábanas eran nuevas y frescas. Hay acceso código de acceso en el street.The sólo es posible problema es que uno tenía que elevarse a unos 70 escalones para llegar a la recepción, y otro 30 o así para llegar a la cima.
Portuguese in Portugal is quite distinct from that of Brazil. I am able to understand much of what Brazilians say, however, not so much from the Portuguese. Everyone speaks perfect English and very strong Spanish. There is absolutely no trouble communicating if you speak English or Spanish.
Portuguese in Portugal is quite distinct from That of Brazil. I am Able To Understand much of what Brazilians say, however, not so much from the Portuguese. Everyone speaks perfect Spanish Inglés and very strong. There is absolutely no trouble communicating if you speak Inglés or Spanish.
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