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Explore the Historical Monuments and
Buildings in Lisbon
By Michael Mize Russell
Lisbon trip remains incomplete and unfair without
visiting the historical tourist sites located in the
city. Prepare the list of sites you should visit in the
city before starting the trip. Below you can find the
mention of top-rated historical sites that make Lisbon a
top travel destination in Portugal.
Lisbon is the city of Portugal and has a definite charm
associated with it, for accommodating a number of
monuments and buildings of historical worth. Bleached
limestone buildings and royal palaces form the treasure
that every tourist to the city loves to explore. Obtain
information about most famous historical sites that
contribute towards Lisbon sightseeing tours.
Belem Palace
Designed as the royal residence for Queen D. Maria I and
Prince D. Joгo in the 18th century, the Belem Palace
offers the beautiful work in the form of tiles and wood
carvings. As many as 28 well-known artists contributed
towards the decoration of the palace, which is one of
the finest examples of neo-classic architecture.
Casa dos Bicos
One of the exhibition sites in Lisbon, this house was
constructed in the 16th century and was destroyed
partially by the earthquake of 1755. Different
excavations at the site contributed towards the
discovery of Moor and Roman items.
Sгo Vicente de Fora Church
The church is known to accommodate the tombs belonging
to the Braganзas family. The church was built as a
convent way back in the 12th century and today, it
enjoys the status of being a national monument. Famous
for its tile work, there are over 1 million tiles
installed at this site.
Belem Tower
Popular as a landmark of the city, Belem Tower belongs
to the 16th century and was constructed as a tribute to
Sгo Vicente, the respected saint of the city. The site
performed the dual task of a river lookout and a defense
for Portuguese shipping. A great example of the
Manueline architecture, Belem Tower is famous for its
lattice work and open balconies.
Other Historical Sites
Estrela's Basilica, St. George's Castle, the Jernfnimos
Monastery and the Lisbon Cathedral are some of the other
examples of historical sites in Lisbon worth paying a
visit. One can find Lisbon transfers in the form of
metro, buses and cars to reach most of these sites.
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