Saturday, August 23, 2014

Arrival in Portugal





Greetings from Portugal!

We arrived to a beautiful sunny day in Lisboa (Lisbon).  Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. It is the westernmost large city located in continental Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast.  Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by centuries.  



We took an afternoon stroll down Avendia da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) with its outdoor cafés and vendors.  Its scenic qualities, hotels, shops, theatres and architecture turn it into an important tourist attraction of the city. Dinner was at the Restaurante Marisqueina- very good sole. The restaurant is located on a pedestrian square with boutique shops and street performers.  After dinner we went for a walk on the Plaza to cap the night off with some gelato.



















Our Hotel, Hotel Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa located  near the Edward VII Park and the Marquis de Pombal Square




















Below: Lunch and shopping on Avenida de Liberdade








































Lisbon tram with signature graffiti










































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