Lisbon SMART TOURI SM GUID E. Associação Portuguesa de Portadores de Trissomia 21

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1 Lisbon SMART TOURI SM GUID E Associação Portuguesa de Portadores de Trissomia 21

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3 Smart Tourism Guide

4 This guidebook is a result of the Smart Tourism project ( ), co-financed by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), Grundtvig section. The project has been promoted by the Italian Association of people with Down syndrome (AIPD) in partership with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and the Portuguese Association of people with Down syndrome (APPT21).

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7 Contents Welcome page 06 History page 09 Embassies in Lisbon page 11 Useful information page 13 Where to sleep page 18 Where to eat page 20 Having Fun page 26 Transport page 29 Lisbon Tour 1 page 45 Lisbon Tour 2 page 54 Maps page 65 Other Things to See page 70 Outside Lisbon page 79 Credits page 86

8 6 Smart Tourism Guide Welcome

9 Where is Portugal? Portugal is a European country situated in the western most part of the Peninsula Iberian. The red arrow points Portugal on the map. Lisbon 7

10 Lisbon Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. This means that the government meets in Lisbon. Look at the map. The red arrow shows where Lisbon is. 8 Smart Tourism Guide

11 History Lisbon 9

12 Portugal was born in Portugal s first king was D. Afonso Henriques. In 1755, an earthquake and fire destroyed Lisbon and the entire city had to be reconstructed. 10 Smart Tourism Guide

13 Embassies in Lisbon Lisbon 11

14 Embassy of Ireland Avenida da Liberdade nº 200, 4º andar, Lisboa Embassy of Italy Largo Conde Pombeiro, nº 6, 1150 Lisboa Smart Tourism Guide

15 Useful Information Lisbon 13

16 The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. Portuguese is also spoken in Brazil, Cape Verde, Guiné-Bissau, São Tomé e Príncipe, Angola, Mozambique, Macau and East Timor. Telephones: Dial the country code +351 before the phone number for calls from abroad. Emergency number 112 Information number 118 Lost and found BUS (CARRIS) Lost and found Subway (METRO) Smart Tourism Guide

17 Emergencies: If you are lost or in trouble, policemen in Portugal are called Polícia. They wear dark blue uniforms with Polícia written on the back. They also often wear a bright green jacket, this will also have Polícia written on the back. Lisbon 15

18 National Holidays New Year - January 1. Freedom Day - April 25. Worker s Day - May 1. Portugal Day - June 10. St. Anthony s Day - June 13. Assumption of Mary - August 15. Immaculate Conception - December 8. Christmas Day - December Smart Tourism Guide

19 The traditional Portuguese music is fado. The most popular sport is football. Lisbon 17

20 18 Smart Tourism Guide Where to sleep

21 Lisbon boasts very good award winning hostels for young travelers as well as Bed and Breakfast and Hotels. In Lisbon we recommend sleeping in: Novotel Lisboa Avenida José Malhoa 1 1A LISBOA PORTUGAL Lisbon 19

22 20 Smart Tourism Guide Where to eat

23 Lisbon has many restaurants and eating places that cater for every taste. You can experience traditional Portuguese food, like codfish, sardines and many more. In Lisbon we recommend eating in: Nosolo Itália Italian restaurant situated in Praça do Comércio, Ala Norte Lisbon 21

24 Bella Lisa Elevador Italian restaurant situated on top of the Santa Justa Lift Hennessy s Irish Pub Typical Irish bar, situated at Rua Cais do Sodré, Smart Tourism Guide

25 O Conquistador Portuguese restaurant situated at Travessa de São Bartolomeu 12 16, Lisboa. Next to Saint George Castle Martinho da Arcada Portuguese restaurant located at Praça do Comércio Lisbon 23

26 Bota Alta Portuguese restaurant located at Travessa da Queimada 37 Bairro Alto, Lisboa Império dos Sentidos Portuguese restaurant located at Rua da Atalaia 35, Bairro Alto, Lisboa Smart Tourism Guide

27 Celeiro Dieta Macrobiotic food Supermaket and restaurant catering for those who enjoy macrobiotic diet meals. It is at Rua 1º Dezembro, Baixa/Rossio. Lisbon 25

28 26 Smart Tourism Guide Having Fun

29 In Lisbon, we suggest having fun in: 1. Centro Comercial Colombo: Shopping Centre at Avenida Lusíada, Lisboa. 2. Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama: Shopping Centre at Avenida D. João II, Lisboa. 3. 3D: Bar, located at Rua de Cascais nº57, Lisboa Tel. (+351) Chapitô: Bar located at Costa do Castelo, n.º 1 / 7, Lisboa. Lisbon 27

30 5. Rock in Chiado: Bar-rock, located at Rua Paiva de Andrade, Chiado Tel Casa da Mariquinhas: Fado house, located in Praça da Armada, 17 - Alcântara Tel: Café Bar Fora de Moda: Bar located at Largo St Estêvão 9-A, , Lisboa (Santo Estevão). 8. Centro Cultural de Belém: Cultural and Art Exhibit center located at Praça do Império, Lisboa Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa: Zoo located at Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Lisboa (Metro Sete Rios). 28 Smart Tourism Guide

31 Transport Lisbon 29

32 If you want to use buses and subway is better that you buy the Viva Viagem Card. The Viva viagem card is an electronic card that is validated by approaching the card to the contactless validators; it is reloadable and specially designed for tourists. PRICES The Viva viagem card costs 0.50 and can be reloaded unlimitedly during one year after purchase. The following tickets can be loaded in the Viva viagem card for use in the: Bus/Subway single ticket 1 day ticket Bus/Subway 30 Smart Tourism Guide

33 In Lisbon you can travel by Subway, Bus, Tram, Taxi or Sightseeing. From the airport to downtown you can use Bus, Subway or Taxi. Lisbon 31

34 Metropolitano de Lisboa PRICES 1,40 single ticket. In the next page you will find an example of the Subway network with all the stations. 32 Smart Tourism Guide

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36 Bus PRICES 1,80 on board single ticket. 1,40 single ticket. Need to buy a ticket on automatic machines. 6 1 day ticket for all Bus/Subway network, 24 hours. In the next page you will find an example of the BUS network. You can find it in all bus stops. You can also find the bus schedule and its route, as shown for Tram 28 in tour Smart Tourism Guide

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38 Taxi You can find taxis with two colors: green and black or beige. PRICES 10 (average to downtown). 36 Smart Tourism Guide

39 Train PRICES 2,15 single ticket to Sintra Lisbon 37

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41 Sightseeing lisbon.htm For more information you can call to PRICES Adult: 18 (valid for 24 hours) Children: 9 (valid for 24 hours) There are two routes: the blue and the red routes. You can travel around Lisbon and visit the main Lisbon monuments, using these two routes. Lisbon 39

42 40 Smart Tourism Guide The start point for the blue and red routes is Marquês de Pombal. You can find this map on the Sightseeing Bus.

43 Tram PRICES 2,85 on board single ticket 1,40 single ticket. Need to buy a ticket on automatic machines 6 1 day ticket for all Carris/Subway network, 24 hours Lisbon 41

44 The tram number 28 follows the same route as our TOUR Smart Tourism Guide

45 The tram number 12 goes by a few of the places included in TOUR 1. Lisbon 43

46 44 Smart Tourism Guide The tram number 15 takes you to the start of TOUR 2.

47 Lisbon Tour n. 1 Lisbon 45

48 There is tourist info on places, like what there is to see, little bit of history. Take the bus number 28 and get off near the Castle. 1. St. George s Castle (Castelo São Jorge) - with your back to the castle s exit gates, walk down the Chão da Feira Street (Rua do Chão da Feira) and pass the red gate of the Belmonte Palace (Palácio Belmonte). Continue straight down to the street of the ruins. Turn right at the Beco do Maldonado Street (Rua do Beco do Maldonado), and go down the stairs. Walk to the Sun Gates Square (Largo das Portas do Sol) and admire the beautiful scenery of the city of Lisbon from this site. 46 Smart Tourism Guide

49 OPENING TIMES 1st of November to 28th of February - 9:00 to 18:00 1st of March to 31th October - 9:00 to 21:00 Closed on 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December PRICES Adult: 7,5 Children up to 10 years old: Free Students up to 25 years old: 4 Disabled visitors: 4 Senior: 4 Discounts will be applied to families and groups Lisbon 47

50 2. Sun Gates (Portas do Sol) back to the view, turn left and go down to find a small garden on the left. You have just arrived at the Santa Luzia viewpoint. 3. Santa Luzía Viewpoint back to the viewpoint turn left and down, following the tram rails to the Cathedral Square. Facing the plate, on the left side, is Lisbon s Cathedral. 48 Smart Tourism Guide

51 4. Lisbon Cathedral - back to the cathedral, continue on the left side of the ride. OPENING TIMES Monday to Saturday - 9:00 to 19:00 Walk down to the Santo António da Sé Street (Rua de Santo António da Sé). Lisbon 49

52 Continue straight (notice that you will find a church on the left) and cross the road to the Conceição Street (Rua da Conceição). Walking down the Conceição Street (Rua da Conceição) and turn left into the Prata Street (Rua da Prata). Continue ahead, now within view of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo) in the background. At the end of the Prata Street (Rua da Prata), you arrive at Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio). 50 Smart Tourism Guide

53 5. Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) - In the centre of the square you can see a very old statue of our king José riding on a horse that is trampling a lot of snakes. Across the road near the river you can visit the old wharf of Lisbon, the Pier Columns (Cais das Colunas). 6. Pier Columns (Cais das Colunas) - along the river you can see the South Rim and Christ the King. With your back to the pier, cross the road again. Continue straight, crossing the Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio). Facing the triumphal arch (Arco do Triunfo) that opens to the Augusta Street (Rua Augusta), cross the road and pass the arch to go to the Augusta Street (Rua Augusta). Lisbon 51

54 7. Walking Downtown Lisbon - continue straight along Augusta Street (Rua Augusta) to find Santa Justa Street (Rua de Santa Justa) on the left. Enjoy a ride on this famous lift and the view across the old part of the city. Go up the stone stairs and turn left onto the Carmo Street (Rua do Carmo) until you reach a crossroad with the Garret Street (Rua Garret), (doors of the shopping center Warehouses Chiado). With your back to the doors of the mall, go up Garret Street (Rua Garret), past the church of Chiado, towards the Restaurant / Café A Brasileira, taking the opportunity to see the statue of the famous Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa. Cross the road to Camões Square (Largo Camões). 52 Smart Tourism Guide

55 8. Camões Square (Largo Camões) - climb the Misericordia Street (Rua da Misericordia), continue on the São Pedro de Alcântara Street (Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara), to the viewpoint named São Pedro de Alcântara. 9. São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint - enjoy the fantastic view of the city and grab a bite to eat at the cafe Lost In, in Principe Real, or in the Royal Prince s Garden (Jardim do Príncipe Real). 10. Royal Prince s Garden (Jardim do Príncipe Real). Lisbon 53

56 54 Smart Tourism Guide Lisbon Tour n. 2

57 With the help of sightseeing or tram 15 you can arrive at Belém. You also have the Bus lines to get to Belém such as 714, 727, 728, 729, 751. See the map to find where the bus lines are. Lisbon 55

58 1. Hop off the tram at the tram stop near the Coach Museum, visit the museum. At the exit, back to the main gate, turn right and go up to Belém pastry house where you can eat the most famous Portuguese custard pastries. At the exit, back to the door of crayons, turn right and follow the signs to the Monastery. OPENING TIMES Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December 56 Smart Tourism Guide

59 PRICES Adult: 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Students: 2 Senior: 2,5 Discounts will be applied to families and groups Lisbon 57

60 2. Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), visit the Monastery. At the front door, your back to the monastery, turn right towards the Planetarium / Museum of the Navy (Planetário/Museu da Marinha), crossing in front of the giant Belém Cultural Centre (CCB), (which you can visit for free). This modern building is also a monument to the Portuguese discoveries to pay tribute to Portugal`s great seafaring heroes. Continue straight until you find the underground passage level that leads you to a startling sight - the very very old Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) 58 Smart Tourism Guide

61 OPENING TIMES October to May - 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 17:00) May to September - 10:00 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:00) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December PRICES Adult: 7,5 Children up to 10 years old: Free Students up to 25 years old: 4 Disabled visitors: 4 Senior: 4 Discounts will be applied to families and groups Lisbon 59

62 3. Monument to the Discoveries, back to the Monument, turn left towards the Marina, past the line of restaurants (take a break for lunch) and go straight on to the gardens of the Belém Tower (Torre de Belém). 60 Smart Tourism Guide

63 OPENING TIMES May to September - Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00 (last admission at 18:30) October to April - Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December PRICES Adult: 3 Children up to 12 years old: Free Students: 2 Senior: 2 Discounts will be applied to families and groups Lisbon 61

64 4. Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), enter and visit this fantastic castle by the river. At the end, reverse this route to visit the gardens of Belém (at the center square surrounded by various monuments) OPENING TIMES October to May - 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 17:00) May to September - 10:00 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:00) Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December 62 Smart Tourism Guide

65 PRICES Adult: 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Discounts will be applied to students, seniors, families and groups 5. Belém Gardens (Jardins de Belém) Lisbon 63

66 If you have time, catch the bus or tram 18 to 6. Ajuda Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico da Ajuda) OPENING TIMES 1st of October to 31th of March - 9:00 to 18:00 1st of May to 30th September - 9:00 to 20:00 PRICES Adult: 2 Children up to 7 years old: Free Students: 2 Seniors: 1 64 Smart Tourism Guide

67 Maps Lisbon 65

68 66 Smart Tourism Guide Downtown Lisbon Map

69 Zoom in Downtown Lisbon Lisbon 67

70 68 Smart Tourism Guide Zoom in Alfama Area

71 Zoom in Belém Area Lisbon 69

72 70 Smart Tourism Guide Other things to see

73 In Lisbon, besides the two tours, we suggest a visit to: Fado Museum Address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, Phone: OPENING TIMES Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on 1st of January and 25th of December. Lisbon 71

74 PRICES Adult: 5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families Sacred Art Museum Address: Largo Trindade Coelho. Phone: Smart Tourism Guide

75 OPENING TIMES Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00 Closed on Monday. PRICES Adult: 2,5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families Lisbon 73

76 National Museum of Ancient Art Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes, Phone: OPENING TIMES Tuesday: 14:00 to 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 Closed on Monday, Tuesday s morning, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December 74 Smart Tourism Guide

77 PRICES Adult: 5 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families The Tile Museum Address: Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, Phone: Lisbon 75

78 OPENING TIMES Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Monday, Easter Sunday, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December PRICES Adult: 5 Children up to 14 years old: Free Disabled visitors: 2,5 Senior: 2,5 Discounts will be applied to students, families and groups 76 Smart Tourism Guide

79 House of Spikes José Saramago Foundation Address: Rua dos Bacalhoeiros Phone: OPENING TIMES Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Sunday PRICES Adult: 3 Children up to 12 years old: Free Students: 2 Seniors: Free Lisbon 77

80 National Costume Museum Address: Largo Julio de Castilho, Lumiar Phone: OPENING TIMES Tuesday: 14:00 to 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Closed on Monday, Tuesday s morning. PRICES Adult: 3 Discounts will be applied to children, students, disabled visitors seniors and families. 78 Smart Tourism Guide

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82 Outside Lisbon but not too far, we strongly suggest a visit to these places: MAFRA - Mafra National Palace 42 km from Lisbon by bus. It takes you about 1 hour to get there. Address: Terreiro D. João V,Mafra Phone: Smart Tourism Guide

83 OPENING TIMES 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission 16:45) Closed on Tuesday, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December PRICES Adult: 6 Discounts will be applied to children, students, seniors and families. You can go by Mafrense Bus Company at Campo Grande (Lisboa) or Taxi. Lisbon 81

84 SINTRA Pena National Palace 33 km from Lisbon by Train and bus. It takes you about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there. Address: Estrada da Pena, Sintra Phone: OPENING TIMES 9:30 to 20:00 (last admission 19:00) Closed on Tuesday, 1st of January, Easter Sunday, 1st of May and 25th of December 82 Smart Tourism Guide

85 PRICES Adult: 13,50 Children up to 5 years old: Free Student up to 17 years old: 11 Senior: 12,50 Discounts will be applied to families You can go by train at Rossio or Sete Rios Station s to Sintra and then catch 434 Scotturb Bus near the train station to the Palace. Lisbon 83

86 National Sanctuary of Christ the King 12 km from Lisbon by road. It takes you about 45 minutes to get there. Address: Avenida Cristo Rei, Almada Phone: OPENING TIMES Winter Time 9:30 to 18:15 (last admission at 18:00) Summer Time Monday to Friday: 9:30 to 18:30 (last admission at 18:15) Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 to 19:00 (last admission at 18:45) 84 Smart Tourism Guide

87 PRICES Adult / Children / Senior: 5 You can go by train at Entrecampos or Sete Rios station to Pragal station, using the Fertagus company train. At Pragal train station catch the bus to Cacilhas, in Cacilhas take bus 101 that goes to the door of the National Sanctuary of Christ the King. You also can catch the boat to Cacilhas boat terminal at Cais do Sodré. then, in Cacilhas terminal take bus 101 that goes to the National Sanctuary of Christ the King. Lisbon 85

88 86 Smart Tourism Guide Credits

89 Coordination Team Ana Filipa Vargas Andreia Maravilhas Editors Team Inês Constantino João Antunes Manuel Avelelas Tester Team Ana André Luís Farrolas Rafael Barrinha Lisbon 87

90 Partners - Financial support Lisbon Tourism Office Lisbon City Council Programa Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida 88 Smart Tourism Guide

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94 Supplemento Sindrome Down notizie anno XII n. 1/2013 Associação Portuguesa de Portadores de Trissomia 21