Lisbon - The Home of freedom!

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1 YERUN MEETING 12 FEBRUARY 2016 Universidade NOVA de Lisboa PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PARTICIPANTS

2 UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA 2 THE CITY OF LISBON 3 HOW TO ARRIVE 4 Hotel SANA MALHOA 4 Venue - Universidade Nova de Lisboa Rectorate 5 TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS 7 USEFUL INFORMATION 10 CONTACTS 12 1

3 UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA Universidade NOVA de Lisboa was founded in 1973 and has currently more than students, 1591 teachers and researchers, and 679 non-faculty staff. Proud of its youth as one of the most recent public universities within the Lisbon metropolitan area, NOVA spans through three municipalities, shortly, in four. NOVA integrates 41 research units, 37 of which are funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia - FCT (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology), including 3 associated laboratories (in partnership with other Portuguese research institutions). The excellent quality of research in many areas is also a cornerstone in the international culture of NOVA. Besides intense exchanges in the European space, NOVA also develops cooperation ties with Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, Latin-American countries as well as other regions of the world. The university is also actively involved in cooperation actions promoted by the Portuguese Government, in particular with North-American universities, such as the University of Texas at Austin (UTA), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), namely in master s courses and doctoral and research programmes. The singularity of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa project lies in its respect for the individuality of each Academic Unit, each having acquired its image and prestige within the freedom, diversity and tolerance that have been the guidelines of NOVA. One further aim of the project is the strengthening of the cohesion between units in order to take the best possible advantage of the synergies that can thus be generated and developed. This clear option for a unique but diversified identity, working not only as a network of institutions but also of projects, people and resources, characterizes NOVA as a university that is open to the world and willing to take part in the challenges presented by the 21 st century. 2

4 THE CITY OF LISBON HISTORY Legend tells us Lisbon was founded by Ulisses during one of his famous journeys, but science has proved that as far back as Neolithic times it was already well populated, and to this day the footprints of one of the region s first visitors the dinosaurs still stand proud. The name comes from Olissipo, which has its origins in the Phoenician words Allis Ubbo, meaning enchanting port. Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and lies on the north bank of the Tagus estuary where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean. It is the westernmost city in mainland Europe and lies more or less in the centre of the country: approximately 300 km from the Algarve in the south, and 400 km from the northern border with Spain. Approximately people live in Lisbon. However, if one includes the various satellite towns, Lisbon is Portugal s largest city and its cultural, administrative, commercial and industrial hub. Built on seven hills overlooking the Tagus river, the very soul of the city, Lisbon, the muse that inspired the great maritime discoveries, stands proudly at the Atlantic Ocean. The memories of this golden age when Lisbon became the capital city of the realm and one of the most famous and cosmopolitan centres of 16 th century Europe, are etched in stone, in the Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Padrão dos Descobrimentos, which have perpetuated the memory of that period and been classified as world heritage sites. Either in or near Lisbon you will find whatever you are looking for: beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest. Lisbon is a historic capital, a potpourri of unusual character and charm, where 800 years of cultural influences mingle with modern trends and life styles creating spectacular contrasts. 3

5 HOW TO ARRIVE HOTEL - SANA MALHOA The hotel Sana Malhoa is located near Praça de Espanha, just 15 minutes by car from Lisbon Airport. The closest subway stations are Praça de Espanha and S. Sebastião. The train and bus station of Sete-Rios is also close to the hotel. You can take the subway (Red line) directly from the airport to the S. Sebastião station. Sana Malhoa Hotel Address: Av. José Malhoa, Lisboa Tel.: rita.peruzzi@sanahotels.com Universidade NOVA de Lisboa has pre-booked rooms at special rates for the YERUN participants, at hotel Sana Malhoa, from February To take advantage of these special rates, reservations should be made until 29 January Requests for reservations after these dates will be subject to room availability. NB: When making the reservation, please use the code name YERUN. Reservations are made directly with the hotel: Rita Peruzzi: rita.peruzzi@sanahotels.com Tel.: ; Fax: YERUN rates: Single: 70,00 per room per night Double: 80,00 per room per night Extra bed: 30,00 per room per night Rate includes: Breakfast; Free Wi-Fi; 10% discount coupon at El Corte Inglés (for foreign visitors), delivered when checking in at the hotel; Follow me Lisbon flyer and city map; Access to health club (gym/ fitness/ sauna, Turkish bath, hydro massage); taxes NB: As of January 2016, a tourist tax of 1 will be charged, per person, per night. This tax is not included in the total price and should be paid on site. This tax is charged to guests ages 13 and older, subject to a maximum amount of 7 per guest. 4

6 VENUE - UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA RECTORATE Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Rectorate building is located in Campolide, one of Lisbon s seven hills. The Rectorate building houses the administrative and social welfare services of the university. Designed by the architects Manuel Rocha Aires Mateus and Francisco Xavier Rocha Aires Mateus, the building was awarded the Portuguese Valmor Prize for Architecture in Address: Campus de Campolide, Lisboa Tel.: reitoria@unl.pt Subway: S. Sebastião (Blue and Red lines) Bus: 716, 718, 726, 742, 758 5

7 Directions from Hotel to Universidade NOVA de Lisboa: Walk along Av. José Malhoa until you see Banco Popular. Turn right and take the stairs between the banks Banco Popular and Santander Totta. Turn right and follow Rua da Mesquita which leads you to Campolide Campus, where NOVA s Rectorate building is located. 6

8 TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS St. George s Castle Located in the historic Alfama district, this brooding Moorish castle dominates the city from its vantage point atop Lisbon s highest hill. St. George s Castle Address: St. George s Castle Tel.: Bus: 737 Tram: E12, E28 09h00 21h00 (March - October) 09h00 18h00 (November - February) Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time Sé Catedral (Lisbon Cathedral) Address: Largo da Sé Tel.: Bus: 737 Tram: E12, E28 10h00-19h00 (Every day) Bairro Alto By day, this section of Lisbon is relatively quiet with children playing in the streets and people shopping. By night, it changes into a crowd of revelers crammed into the neighborhood s narrow streets to go clubbing and bar hopping until wee hours. Bus: 706, 727, 758, 773 Tram: E28 Santa Justa Elevator This elevator is located inside a gothic tower, and provides quick and easy transport between Lisbon s Baixa and Bairro Alto districts. It is 45m high and has a belvedere that offers a magnificent view over Lisbon. 7

9 Address: Rua do Ouro and Rua de Santa Justa Tel.: Bus: 711, 736, 737, 746, 759, 783 Tram: E12, E15, E28 Subway: Baixa/Chiado (Green and Blue Lines) 07h00 22h00 (October-May). Last entrance 21h45. 07h00 23h00 (June-September) and Easter. Last entrance 22h45. National Pantheon of Santa Engrácia Built in 1681, Santa Engrácia Church is the National Pantheon, where the elevator inside whisks visitors to the top of the dome to enjoy a sweeping 360-degree panorama of the city below. Address: Campo de Santa Clara Tel.: Bus: 712, 734 Tram: E28 Subway: Sta. Apolónia (Blue line) 10h00 18h00 (May - October). Last entrance 17h40. 10h00 17h00 (November - April). Last entrance 16h40. * Closed on Mondays Baixa-Chiado Located between the Rossio and the Praça do Comércio, this section is a shopper s Paradise with several pedestrian streets. Visit the Rua Augusta Arch and its belvedere. You can also find in this area the National Museum of Contemporary Art Museu do Chiado and Lisboa Story Centre. To know Portugal s memory visit A vida Portuguesa shop, where you can turn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gif. Enjoy an ice-cream at Santini or have a coffee with the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa at A Brasileira. Bus: 711, 714, 728, 732, 735, 736, 759, 760, 781, 782, 794 Tram: E12, E15, E25, E28 Subway: Baixa/Chiado (Green and Blue lines) Rua Augusta Arch Address: Rua Augusta, 2 Tel.: h00 19h00 National Museum of Contemporary Art Museu do Chiado Address: Rua Serpa Pinto, 4 Tel.: h00-18h00 (Tuesday - Sunday). Last entrance 17h30. Lisboa Story Center Address: Praça do Comércio, 78 Tel.: h00-20h00. Last entrance 19h00. Expo 98/ Parque das Nações Legacy of 1998 Lisbon World Exposition under the Oceans theme. Visit the Oceanarium, the Lisbon Casino and the Pavillion of Knowledge Ciência Viva alongside with the Tagus River. Bus: 400, 705, 708, 725, 728, 744, 750, 759, 781, 782, 794 Subway: Oriente (Red line) Oceanarium Address: Esplanada D. Carlos I Tel.: h00-20h00 (Summer time). Last entrance 19h00. 10h00-19h00 (Winter time). Last entrance 18h00. Lisbon Casino Address: Alameda dos Oceanos Tel.: h00-03h00 (Sunday - Thursday) 16h00-04h00 (Friday, Saturday and holiday s eves). Pavillion of Knowledge Ciência Viva Address: Alameda dos Oceanos 8

10 Tel.: h00-18h00 (Wednesday - Friday) 11h00-19h00 (weekends and holidays) * Closed on Mondays. Belém Historic and monumental walking area, with a pleasant neighbourhood and calm surroundings. One of the most imposing symbols of the city is here - the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, as well as the Tower of Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. The first two are World Heritage sites. You can also visit the Maritime Museum, the National Archaelogical Museum and CCB - Centro Cultural de Belém, where you ll find the Museum Coleção Berardo. You cannot visit the city without trying the famous Pastéis de Belém. Bus: 714, 727, 728, 729, 751 Tram: E15 Train: Belém (Cascais line) Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Address: Praça do Império Tel.: h00 17h30 (October - April). Last entrance 17h00. 10h00 18h30 (May - September). Last entrance 18h00. Tower of Belém Address: Av. Brasília Tel.: h00 17h30 (October - April). Last entrance 17h00. 10h00 18h30 (May - September). Last entrance 18h00. 10h00 19h00 (March - September). Every day except Mondays on March. Last entrance 18h30. Maritime Museum Address: Praça do Império Tel.: h00 17h00 (October - April). 10h00 18h00 (May - September). National Archaeological Museum Address: Praça do Império Tel.: h00 18h00 (Tuesday - Sunday). Last entrance 17h45 at the main door. Some exhibits close from 12h00 to 14h00. CCB Centro Cultural de Belém Address: Praça do Império Tel.: h00 20h00 (business days) 10h00 18h00 (Weekends and holidays). Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Museum Calouste Gulbenkian is one of the most important foundations in Europe, whose headquarters in Lisbon house a museum, a Modern Art Centre and an Art Library. The foundation was bequeathed by the last will and testament of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian ( ), an Armenian collector who assembled more than 6000 pieces from all over the world and that are now in the museum. Padrão dos Descobrimentos Address: Av. Brasília Tel.: h00 18h00 (October - February). Tuesday to Sunday. Last entrance 17h30. Address: Av. de Berna, 45ª Tel.: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation 09h00 13h00 and 14h30 17h30 (Monday - Friday) 9

11 Calouste Gulbenkian Museum 10h00 18h00. (Tuesday - Sunday). Last entrance 17h30. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga The museum is home to the most important Portuguese public collection of art, as well as decorative arts from Europe, Africa and Far East, ranging between the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Contemporary Era. Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes Tel.: h00 18h00 (Tuesday) 10h00 18h00 (Wednesday - Sunday) 10

12 USEFUL INFORMATION The public transports of Lisbon have been integrated in a single structure that includes: Carris: bus and tram Metro: subway Transtejo: boats that link the two banks of the river Tagus Metro (subway) Map 11

13 Non-frequent tickets Carris/ Metro single ticket 1,40 (Valid for one journey in the Carris/Metro whole network, during 1 hour after the first validation) 1 day ticket Carris/ Metro network (24h) 6 (valid in the Carris/Metro whole network for 24 hours after the first validation). Carris (bus) On-Board fare - 1,80 Carris (tram) On-Board fare 2,85 On-Board fare for Bica, Glória and Lavra Elevators 3,60 (up to 2 journeys) Santa Justa Elevator 5 (up to 2 journeys, including access to the Belveder). Rechargeable Tickets: 7 colinas and Viva viagem 7 colinas and Viva viagem cards have exactly the same purpose and just differ on name and image. They are rechargeable and cost 0,50. They re valid for Carris and Metro and can be charged with the following types of transport titles: Valid only for Carris: One zone ticket; Valid for Carris and Metro: 24 hours ticket Carris/Metro Network; Valid for Carris, Metro and Transtejo/Soflusa: Zapping Zapping Zapping consists in charging money onto a 7 Colinas/ Viva Viagem which is deducted as the customer validates the card on different transports, according to the prices in each operator. * This transport title is not valid neither in touristic circuits nor in special bus services to the Airport. 1 st fare load: minimum 2, maximum 15.Subsequent fare loads: minimum 1 cent, maximum 15. One card may store a maximum of 20. Lisboa Card Access Card for the Museums, Public Monuments and transportation including of buses, cable cars, trams, trains on Sintra - Cascais railroad and - 50% of discount over the entrance fee of many other places. You can buy it online at: Adult fare: 24h 18,50 ; 48h 31,50 ; 72h 39,00. 12

14 CONTACTS Contact Address Telephone URL/ Universidade NOVA de Lisboa: Communications Office Sana Malhoa Hotel Campus de Campolide Lisboa Av. José Malhoa, Lisboa Lisbon Airport Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas Lisboa General contact: Fligth information Transportes de Lisboa - Carris, Metro e Transtejo Lisbon Tourism Police Carris (bus) atendimento@carrismetro.pt Metro (subway) atendimento@transporteslisboa.pt Transtejo (boats) atendimento@transporteslisboa.pt Rua do Arsenal, Lisboa atl@visitlisboa.com Emergency Number