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Ajuda Palace
Built in the 19th century with a classical facade and never finished and has served as a royal residence. Largo da Ajuda (21 363 7095).
Basilica da Estrela
Easy to spot with the large white dome and opened in 1789. Praca da Estrela (21 396 0915).
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Cathedral “Sé”
Commisioned by Alfonso Henriques the first king of Portugal 12th century. Lisbon cathedral has been hit by earthquakes and was restored in the 20th century. Lg. da Sé, Alfama district (35 21 186 6752).
Convento do Carmo
A gothic church without aroof whch caved in during the earthquake in 1755. Largo do Carmo (21 346 0473).
Igreja de Sao Domingos
A church which has withstood a number of natural catastrophes. Largo de Sao Domingos (21 342 8275).
Monastery of Jerónimos
Built in the sixteenth century an example of the Manueline style. Praca do Imperio, (35 21 362 0034). |
Nucleo Arqueologico da Rua dos Correeiros
An Archaeological Centre that shows what is beneath the Baixa. Rua dos Correeiros 9 (21 321 1700).
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Built for the 1940 Exhibition and houses inside a multimedia show on Portuguese history. Avenida de Brasilia (21 303 1950).
Palacio dos Marqueses da Fronteira
The palace is in the Monsanto Forest Park and built for the Mascarenhas family. Largo de Sao Domingos de Benfica 1, Sete Rios (21 778 2023).
Saint Jorge castle
A major landmarkwhere construction strated in the 5th Century. The ten towers of the battlements can be climbed. Rua da Costa do Castelo (21 880 0620).
Torre de Belem
The tower was built between 1515 and 1520 to guard the river entrance. Praca do Imperio, Av. de Brasilla (21 362 0034).
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