A typical Lisbon street. I'm not sure where this one is but it's most likely somewhere in the Bairro Alto or Alfama
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Panoramic of Lisbon, taken from Graça Hill - Portugal. Composite of multiple images.
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One of the great things about the National Pantheon is being able to get out on the roof and take in the view over Lisbon
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The tombs of Portugal's royal family watched over by a marble figure. The sarcophagus is also known as the Royal Pantheon of the House of Braganza and is located in the monastery of Sao Vicente da Fora in the Alfama.
There is something strangely moving about this lone figure sleeplessly watching over the tombs. These life size figures stand by the tombs of King Carlos I and his son, Prince Luís Filipe, who were assassinated in Lisbon in 1908 by radical Republicans.
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The tomb of one of José of Braganza, High Inquisitor of Portugal in the Royal Pantheon of the House of Braganza. In charge of the murderous Portuguese Inquisition this is probably the best place for him!
The tombs are housed within the monastery of Sao Vicente da Fora in the Alfama district of Lisbon
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The bridge was originally named the Salazar Bridge when it was opened in 1966 after Portugal's leader.
It was renamed after the 1974 revolution.
This photo was taken from the viewing platform at the base of the Cristo Rei statue.
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Built in Portugal's 'Golden Age' the Monastery in Belem is a fine example of Manueline architecture. The intricately carved limestone runs throughout the inside and outside of the monastery.
It was partially funded by a five percent tax on spices.
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Located on the opposite side of the Tagus in Cacilhas. It's a minature version of Rio's giant Jesus.
There is a viewing platform at the top of the base that gives a pretty comprehensive view of Lisbon and is well worth the couple of Euros.
The base itself contains not only a chapel but possibly one of the kitchest catholic gift shops in Western Europe. Glow in the dark Jesus - they've got em!
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Occupying the tallest of Lisbon's hills, the district of Alfama brims with the feel of times gone by and is the truly emblematic part of the city. Largely spared in the earthquake of 1755, it is still a maze of narrow streets and steep steps, dimly lit taverns, flower-laden iron balconies and diminutive squares.
Literally translated, Biarro Alto means ‘high district’, it is of no surprise that this traditional area of Lisbon, one of the few unaffected by the earthquake of 1755, is found atop one of its many hills. Originally this was the realm of the comfortably-off and even today you can see noble houses, some with their own chapels, wresting for space with their smaller, more modest neighbours.