Pocket Lisbon (Lonely Planet Pocket Guides) (Travel Guide)

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This cosy bar sits right in the middle of Pink Street: one of Lisbon’s brightest, busiest, and most vibrant streets. But once you step inside the doors of Menina e Moça, you are transported into an entirely different world. Specialising in travel guides, albums, maps, and all things international, Palavra de Viajante (or Traveller’s Word in English) is an ideal destination for the keen traveller or nomad. Of course, you can also get Port in Lisbon and if you’re only visiting Lisbon while you’re in Portugal then definitely give it a try while you’re there.

If you're old like me you remember the days of writing book reports in school with only the local library and your parents' copy of Encyclopedia Britannica to aid you. You could find maybe two or three books on the subject of your paper, who was almost inevitably a white man or part of the select pantheon of Lady Report Subjects (Betsy Ross, Harriet Tubman, Dolley Madison, Queen Elizabeth), and even if, like me, you were a voracious reader, you inevitably found yourself increasing your font size, shrinking your margins, and hoping that the teacher didn't notice you'd clearly only actually read all the way through one of the three books.A clear example is when he talks about the great public works that Salazar put into play for the people, and the only one mentioned is the international football stadium, which he then refers to as run down and just not used very much anymore. (In fact the finance Minister prior to Salazar who was Salazar's mentor was the one that set into motion most of the public works projects of the late 30s) A thorough and interesting account of Portugal's delicate role during the Second World War, focused mainly in and around Lisbon. It offers a good portrait of the city as a fertile ground for spies, counter-spies, and double agents; and bursting at the seams with refugees, rich and poor. The topic of wolfram (tungsten) sold in exchange for looted Nazi gold is well-covered, as is the nail-biting diplomatic balancing act which maintained Portugal's neutrality and independence. O tema II Guerra Mundial sempre me fascinou, talvez por ter sido um marco na História da Humanidade e que mudou o Mundo para sempre. Por isso e principalmente por o tema central deste livro ser o papel de Portugal nesse período, achei que seria uma leitura interessante e, quem sabe, enriquecedora do ponto de vista histórico…

Many colorful personalities are given attention, including diplomats, movie stars, secret agents, and bankers. But the theme of practically every chapter was the role of Salazar, the dictator/puppet master, whose intellectual and political brilliance, incorruptibility, and patriotism are emphasized over and over, while the other aspects of his absolute authoritarianism get barely a mention. Perhaps the author went a bit far in his unfettered, gushing portrayal of the man, which to me lessened the objective credibility of the book.Lisbon was the captial and center of all politics in Portugal. Portugal was certainly an agrarian country with some mining, rich in Wolfram a/k/a tungsten, an item that was highly desired by the warring countries. Portugal's leader was Dr. Antonio De Oliveira Salazar who became Prime Minister in 1932. He combined that role with that of other Ministries and became a virtual dictator. However, he was very intelligent, scholarly, and austere, not what I would envision from what I've seen/heard of dictators. He had trained for years for the priesthood but left that to pursue other academic studies. Initially he had to be convinced to join the political field. During the war, Salazar wanted his country to be neutral, that was not going to be easy to maintain throughout the war. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. And there you have it, 21 things about Lisbon that you should know before you visit, to help you with planning your Lisbon itineraryand travel to Portugal. And it was still sunny, of course! Porto may be famous for Port, but the drink of choice in Lisbon is ginjinha

You can buy a universal adapter that will work in any country and has extra ports for USB cables to charge your phone and other devices. To reach the top of the tallest hills, nothing can beat the good-old trams and funiculars. Lisbon preserves vintage vehicles with wooden interiors, and they go through some of the city’s most picturesque streets. The only disadvantage is that they’re public transportation, so are always crowded and can be uncomfortable if you don’t get a seat. Fortunately, there are now routes just for tourists, where you can always comfortably enjoy the ride and the views along the way: Lisbon tram tours Bloody hell, i always knew Portugal's role in the second world war was complicated but I didn't realise just how complicated. Lisbon is one of Europe’s oldest cities (it’s the second-oldest capital after Athens), but most of the center dates from the late 1700s. That’s because one of the worst recorded earthquakes destroyed most of it in 1755, and it had to be completely rebuilt. Only four central neighborhoods predate the disaster — the ancient Alfama and Mouraria below the castle, Madragoa close to the riverfront, and Bairro Alto, laid out in the early 1500s up on a hill. Wandering around these “bairros históricos” (historic neighborhoods or old quarters) is one of the city’s most rewarding experiences, especially if you love to photograph. The story ends with Raimund returning to Bern. Raimund, who has been suffering from spells of dizziness for a while now, submits himself to a physical exam.Although not a traditional bookstore, this spot is perfect for the Lisbon commuter or traveller on the go; MBooks is a large, open-plan store located within the Cais do Sodré station. Lisbon is one of only a few cities in the world which developed its own musical style. Buenos Aires has its tango, New Orleans has jazz, Rio de Janeiro moves to samba, and Seville dances to flamenco, while Lisbon listens to fado. It’s mostly nostalgic and melancholic poems recited to the sound of guitars, but you don’t need to understand the words to feel the emotion of a performance. You may hear it at “casas de fado” (or “fado houses”), which are restaurants with live performances by professional or amateur singers, mostly in the neighborhoods of Alfama, Mouraria, and Bairro Alto. For this reason, Lisbon makes a great European budget holiday destination. Beer is as cheap as €2 in many places, to give you an idea! We recommend booking your hotels on Booking.com to get the best rate and many hotels offer free cancellation in case your plans change.