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Lisbon travel

Places to See Along Lisbon’s River Tagus

2013-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Christ the King

One of the iconic landmarks of Lisbon is, without a doubt, Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower), a symbol of the Age of Discoveries – a time when famous Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias traveled the seas in search for new lands.

Tags: Belém Tower, Lisbon attractions, Lisbon sites, Lisbon travel, River Tagus, Tagus River attractions

Hotel Spotlight: Heritage Lisbon Hotels

2012-01-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Britania, Lisbon.

Heritage Lisbon Hotels are one of this Portugal city’s best kept secrets. Situated in wonderful old homes and buildings at Lisbon’s historic center, these boutique gems sparkle with charm and guest value. An intimate and warm alternative to their larger luxury counterparts, these welcoming accommodations are well worth a closer look.

Tags: Lisbon architecture, Lisbon hotels, Lisbon travel, Miguel Câncio Martins, Portugal hospitality, Portugal hotels, Portugal tourism, Portugal travel, Solar Do Castelo

Labor Day Travel Ideas – Snag a Lisbon Weekend [Video]

2011-08-29 by Phil Butler

The Tower of Belem

This Labor Day Weekend why not think out of the box, spur of the moment. Think value. How about a spa and wellness excursion to Portugal? For a real adventure this holiday, or any other, it’s a wonder more Americans don’t take advantage of exchange rates and wondrous places that could use the business. And […]

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