LISBON CITY TOUR, PORTUGAL, LATIKAS WORLD

161 Views

  • Thanks! Share it with your friends!

    You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Published
PRAÇA DO COMÉRCIO: It is Lisbon’s main square located in front of the Tagus river. It was built on the site where the old Royal Palace used to exist before it was destroyed by the Great Earthquake of 1755. The bronze equestrian statue is of Joseph I (King of Portugal during the Great Earthquake). Rua Augusta Arch is located on the north side of square - from here there are fantastic views over the plaza and the Tagus river.

25TH APRIL BRIDGE: The 25th April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril in Portuguese) is the longest suspension bridge in Europe. Completed in 1966 and originally named after dictator Salazar, this suspension bridge across the Tagus River changed its name after the revolution of April 25, 1974.

CRISTO REI (CHRIST THE KING): Inspired by Rio’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue, the 110 metre-tall Cristo Rei (about 360 feet and 11 inches) was erected in 1959 and is located in Almada city, across the River Tejo, overlooking Lisbon.

NATIONAL PANTHEON: It stands on a hill (Alfama) overlooking the river Tagus. Inside, it houses the remains of some of the most distinguished personalities of Portugal - footballer Eusébio, fado singer Amália Rodrigues, writer Sophia de Mello to name a few.

EDWARD VII PARK: Named after Britain’s King Edward VII, who visited the city in 1903, this is the largest park in central Lisbon.

ROSSIO SQUARE: It is a square in the center of Lisbon decorated with beautiful fountains and a large monument.

#latikasworld #Lisbon #portugal
Category
PORTUGAL
Commenting disabled.

Up Next