View from Edward VII park all the way to the Tagus river. |
Monument to the Carnation Revolution to commemorate 25 April 1974 marking the end of dictatorship and the start of democracy in Portugal |
Rossio Fountain with Portuguese Pavement Black and white pavement stones are also found in former Portuguese colonies e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Macau |
Jeronimos Monastery |
Manueline style architecture with carved stonework |
Inside - beautiful archways and the tomb of Vasco Da Gama |
After all that walking we needed some sustenance. |
Egg tarts and coffee |
Belem Tower overlooking the Tagus river was built in the 16th century to control entrance to Lisbon from the sea. |
Monument to the Discoveries at the marina in Belem The starting point for many explorers like Vasco de Gama and Pedro Alvares Cabral |
Great new look, and fabulous gallery!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely pictures, it was so interesting seeing them
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Mind boggling! Wonderful photos! Never boring! Also slightly envious!
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