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To Visit
To know Lisbon better a walk trough the typical wards such as "Alfama" or "Bairro Alto", by tram in the most traditional areas, by boat in a stroll by the river or even by underground is imperative.
In addition to the city’s vast offer of museums , its absolutely imperative to visit the "Belém" area with its gardens, the "Belém Tower", and the "Jerónimos” Monastery (classified has world heritage by UNESCO), the Carriage Museum, "Belém” Cultural Centre, and without forgetting the famous "Pastéis de Belém", one of the most characteristic Portuguese sweets.
The "Belém" area, by excellence its a essential stopover area, due to the existence of two of the main and most important works of art ever constructed in that architectural style: The "Jerónimos" Monastery and the "Belém” Tower. The panoramic trip to this zone of Lisbon will be finished with a visit to the "Padrão dos Descobrimentos".
Visit the "Aquarium of Lisbon" situated in the "Parque das Nações" (Ex- Expo 98), composed by five habitats. It holds 30 reservoirs with more than 7000 m3 of salty water. The habitats were conceived in a way to reproduce with exactness the flora and fauna, the geological and climatic characteristics and even the typical ambient sounds of each one of the represented areas.
Here are some suggestions of places to visit, during your stay in Lisbon: "Marquês de Pombal" – "Avenida da Liberdade" – "Rossio" – "Terreiro do Paço" – "Padrão dos Descobrimentos" – "Torre de Belém" – "Mosteiro dos Jerónimos" – "Alcântara" – Typical "Fado" and Folklore restaurant.
LISBON ZOO
Estrada de Benfica 158-160, Sete Rios
Open daily: 10.00 - 20.00 (Summer) e 10.00-18.00 (Winter)
Metro: Jardim Zoológico
Train: Sete Rios
Bus: 16, 31, 54, 58, 701, 726, 755 e 768
www.zoo.pt
info@zoolisboa.pt
Located in the town centre, the Lisbon Zoo has one of the best zoological collections in the whole world: more than 2000 animals and about 350 different species. Apart from visiting the animals, the Lisbon Zoo also offers a great variety of attractions that make the delight of many visitors.
Take the time to visit them!
Attractions: Dolphins Bay, Great Apes Temple, Rainbow Park, Cable Car, Reptile House, Children’s Farm, Sea-Lions and Pelicans Feeding, “Enchanted Forest”: Free Flying Birds Presentation, “Snakes and Lizards”: Reptiles Presentation.
All in a Single Ticket!
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1050-124 Lisboa - Portugal
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