Editing Lisbon (section)

== Cultural Information ==

=== History of Lisbon ===

Lisbon, also known as the city of the seven hills, is open to the Tagus river and its mild climate, rich fauna and flora helped fast colonisation of the area. 

But there was something terrible that changed Lisbon forever - the 1755 earthquake. One often reads that monuments and churches were rebuilt or restored after 1755 earthquake. This was Lisbon's darkest moment in history.

On the morning of the 1st of November 1755 the first tremor was felt and a few minutes later there was a second, far more violent shock, reducing over half the city to rubble. The quake triggered a tsunami, which arrived soon afterwards. As usual the first indication was that the water drew back from the land. Soon, however, the water came back with a wave estimated at 50 feet high crashing through the city. Ships, docks and buildings in the city were battered by the high seas. Thousands of people were swept away. 
As if that wasn't enough, lamps and cooking fires upset in the tumult ignited a fire storm that proved impossible to control. It burned unchecked for three days, completing the destruction. In all more than 60,000 people died in the disaster in Lisbon alone. Thousands more died in other areas. The quake was felt throughout Western Europe and Northwestern Africa.

But the reconstruction of Lisbon took place rapidly and no sooner had the tremors abated than Pombal Marquis was outlining ideas for rebuilding the city. He started by saying "Bury the dead and feed the living" and then he rolled up his sleeves and began work. Due to his determination and practicality, Lisbon was soon back on its feet and better than ever. The area located between downtown Lisbon and Pombal Marquis Square, specially from Rossio Square to Commerce Square, shows the innovative grid system devised by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo - the Marquis himself! 


=== What to visit in Lisbon ===

'''MUSEUMS''' 

[http://www.portugalvirtual.pt/0/8361dat1.html Museums List]


'''CASTLES & FORTRESSES'''
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/castle.html Saint George's Castle]

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/belem-tower.html Belem Tower]


'''PALACES''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/ajuda-palace.html Ajuda Palace] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/fronteira-palace.html Fronteira Palace]

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/belem-palace.html Belem Palace]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-bento-palace.html São Bento Palace]


'''HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/discoveries.html Discoveries Monument]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/santa-justa.html Santa Justa Elevator] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/rossio-station.html Rossio Station]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/casa-dos-bicos.html Casa dos Bicos] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/25-abril-bridge.html 25th of April Bridge]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/christ.html Monument to Christ] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-carlos-theater.html São Carlos Theater]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/aqueduct.html The Aqueduct]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/campo-pequeno.html Campo Pequeno]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/roman-theater.html Roman Theater Ruins]


'''MODERN ARCHITECTURE''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/vasco-da-gama-bridge.html Vasco da Gama Bridge] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/vasco-da-gama-tower.html Vasco da Gama Tower]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/oriente-station.html Oriente Station] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/portugal-pavillion.html Portugal Pavilion] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/atlantic-pavillion.html Atlantic Pavilion] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/ccb.html Belem Cultural Center] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/lisbon-casino.html Lisbon Casino] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/oceanarium.html Oceanarium] 


'''MAIN STREETS & SQUARES''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/comercio-square.html Comercio Square] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/rossio.html Rossio Square] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/rua-augusta.html Rua Augusta] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/municipal-square.html Municipal Square]

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/camoes-square.html Camões Square] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/figueira-square.html Figueira Square] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/santo-antao.html Rua Portas Santo Antão] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/restauradores.html Restauradores Square] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/restauradores.html Avenida da Liberdade] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/pombal-square.html Marquês de Pombal Square] 


'''CHURCHES''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/jeronimos.html Jeronimos Monastery]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/carmo-church.html Carmo Convent] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-roque-church.html São Roque Church] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/estrela-basilica.html Estrela Basilica] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/cathedral.html The Cathedral] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-vicente.html São Vicente de Fora Monastery] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/pantheon.html National Pantheon]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/santo-antonio-church.html Saint Anthony Church]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/graca.html Graça Church] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/conceicao-velha-church.html Conceição Velha Church] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-domingos.html São Domingos Church] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/memoria-church.html Memoria Church] 


'''PARKS & GARDENS''' 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/edward-park.html Edward VII Park] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/tropical-garden.html Tropical Garden]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/sao-pedro-alcantara.html Miradouro São Pedro Alcântara] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/santa-catarina.html Miradouro de Santa Catarina] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/botanical-garden.html Botanical Garden] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/estrela-gardens.html Estrela Gardens]
 
[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/ajuda-botanical-garden.html Ajuda Botanical Garden] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/principe-real.html Principe Real] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/santa-luzia.html Santa Luzia] 

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/portas-do-sol.html Portas do Sol]

[http://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/docas.html Docas]


'''BEACH PLACES'''
 
[http://maps.google.pt/maps?q=costa+da+caparica&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=pt&ei=7Y2nSu-WIuKZjAeztI2rCA&t=h&z=11&iwloc=A Caparica]

[http://maps.google.pt/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=pt-PT&geocode=&q=praia+do+guincho&sll=38.642175,-9.231558&sspn=0.331441,0.727158&gl=pt&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A Cascais/Guincho]

[http://maps.google.pt/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=pt-PT&geocode=&q=praia+das+avencas,+parede&sll=38.733333,-9.466667&sspn=0.020689,0.045447&gl=pt&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A Parede]

[http://maps.google.pt/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=pt-PT&geocode=&q=praia+de+carcavelos&sll=38.642175,-9.231558&sspn=0.331441,0.727158&gl=pt&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A Carcavelos]

[http://maps.google.pt/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=pt-PT&geocode=&q=praia+de+ribeira+d%27ilhas,+ericeira&sll=38.683333,-9.333333&sspn=0.020703,0.045447&gl=pt&g=praia+de+carcavelos&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=13 Ericeira]

[http://maps.google.pt/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=pt-PT&geocode=&q=praia+grande,+sintra&sll=38.967017,-9.387302&sspn=0.079147,0.181789&gl=pt&ie=UTF8&ll=38.814332,-9.476995&spn=0.020665,0.045447&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A Sintra]


=== Fado ===

The traditional music of Portugal grew out of the old quarters of Lisbon. Described as both melancholy and passionate it reflects the soul of the people and the city. You can find some of the best Fado musicians in "Fado Houses" in the Bairro Alto and Alfama areas.

Here's some suggestions of places where you can see Fado (NEEDS UPDATE):

* VAI TU - Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo 6 (Bica) - Sunday 8PM to Midnight - Portuguese typical meal for no more than 10€. Vai Tu fado sessions include at least 10 fado singers and you really need a reservation.

* TASCA DO JAIME - Rua da Graça 91 (Graça) - Weekends 4PM to ??? - A very small and cozy venue tavern like that hosts fado sessions. It's a great experience of the traditional fado and cheap as they come, you can just sit outside or drink a simple beer and spend no more than 2€!

* FADO - Rua do Telhal (Avenida da Liberdade) - 2AM to ??? - A different club for a totally different experience on fado. Really traditional and a bit expensive but considering the hours you are paying for the singers staying up late. All the guys that sing here come from bairro alto rests - like Café Luso or Adega Machado or O Forcado - after they close. It works on weekends and you can spend around 15€.

* TASCA DO CHICO - Rua do Diario de Noticias 37 (Bairro Alto) - Monday and Wednesday 9PM to 1AM. You don't need to pay anything, just find a seat if you can and enjoy.

* TASCA DO CHICO - Rua dos Remédios 83 (Alfama) - Thursday to Sunday 9PM to 1AM. Similar to the Tasca do Chico in Bairro Alto (same owner).

* BELA VINHOS E PETISCOS - Rua dos Remédios 190 (Alfama) - Sunday 10PM to 1AM.

* [http://fado.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=0 PARREIRINHA DE ALFAMA] - Beco do Espírito Santo 1 (Alfama) - 9:30PM to ??? - Around €30 per person, reservation necessary.


There are many ways to listen to good fado without paying that much and without falling into some absurdly touristic places :) You should also check the Fado Museum, in Alfama.


=== Major Lisbon Events ===

[http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=events.location&loc_id=133343 Some tips here]


=== Gastronomy ===

For such a small country, Portugal has a surprisingly large variety of gastronomic delights. Regions like Alentejo, the North of the country, the South and the Centre boast quite marked differences in their typical dishes.
Having been a predominately seafaring nation, it is not usual to find a large amount of fresh tasty fish dishes and all sorts of shellfish.
In Lisbon, a city of mixed cultures, tastes and spices, you will find everything from international, to regional and prize-winning cuisines. 
But the charm of Lisbon's cuisine lives in its traditions. Grilled sardine is the queen during the summer and on the Popular Saints celebrations... You just can't avoid smelling it in the small quarters of Alfama, Bairro Alto and many other locals around Lisbon in June, when the Popular Saints celebrations crowd into the streets of the city, bringing along tiny coloured flags, balloons, and popular marches. 
Restaurants and "tascas" (small taverns) offer an exquisite variety of snacks and appetizers, like boiled snails or deep fried green beans.
Also famous for its wines, Portuguese choose national wine as the ubiquitous table beverage.


=== Bars ===

[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/bar-do-rio-lisbon.htm Bar do Rio] 

[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/bar-incognito-lisbon.htm Bar Incognito]
 
[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/bica-do-sapato-lisbon.htm Bica do Sapato] 

[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/bicaense.htm Bicaense]
 
[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/cafe-a-brasileira-lisbon.htm Cafe a Brasileira] 

[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/cinco-lounge.htm Cinco Lounge]
 
[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/fragil.htm Fragil]

[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/lux-lisbon.htm Lux] 
 
[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/music-box.htm Music Box]
 
[http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/lisbon/resto-lisbon.htm Resto]

[http://www.barlounge.blogspot.com Lounge]

[http://jamaica-bar.blogspot.com/ Jamaica]

[http://www.myspace.com/tejobar Tejo bar]

[http://www.adufebar.com Adufe Bar]

[http://www.thegreenroom.pt/ The Green Room]


=== Restaurants ===

Vegetarian:
There are plenty of restaurants in Lisbon that cater to vegetarians. You can find many of them on [http://g.co/maps/casj5 this] map.


=== Shops & Shopping ===

There are some areas in Lisbon specially devoted to shopping. Clothing, jewellery, shoes, purses, perfumes, ceremony customs, trinkets and almost everything you might need are just some of the things that you can find on those areas.

Downtown – the area frequently called “Baixa” (downtown) comprises the Rossio, the Augusta street and its transversal streets, the recently renewed Chiado and the Liberdade (Freedom) Avenue. 
This is one of the oldest commercial areas in Lisbon. You will easily find streets named after the business or job that was done there once. Prata (Silver) Street, Ouro (Gold) Street and Ferreiros (Blacksmiths) Street are some of the examples we can quote.

Nowadays, you will be able to find here some of the best shops, restaurants, theatres and many more. This is Lisbon’s heart and the place to find names like Emporio, Augustus, Benetton, Levi’s, etc. 
Shopping Centres: Shopping centres are almost everywhere in the city. Bigger or smaller, they’ll do their best to suit your needs. We decided to list the bigger surfaces: Colombo, Vasco da Gama, Amoreiras and El Corte Inglés.

These areas include several shops of different branches of business, including restaurants and leisure facilities like movie theatres.

Amoreiras Shopping Centre, located in the centre of Lisbon, was opened in 1985 and counts on 2 floors with 350 shops. It is opened everyday between 10h00 and 23h00.

Vasco da Gama lies on the newest heart of the city – the Parque das Nações (Nations Park), where the Expo 98 was held. Inaugurated in 1999 and counting on 156 shops and 35 restaurants, it opens between 10h00 and 00h00 everyday. 

Colombo Shopping Centre is excellently located near the football field of Benfica. Providing services to the public since 1997, it has 3 commercial floors with 437 shops and 69 restaurants operating everyday, from 10h00 to 00h00.

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