|
|
Lisbon
Tourist Information
The city of Lisbon( Lisboa) is the capitol of Portugal, located on the north bank of the River Tagus. This is
the largest city of Portugal also. Since this is a historical city, visitors can visit and see many ancient
attractions around the city. You will find number of 17th century streets and churches in the upper town
call Bairro Alto. Most of the city area can be explore by walking and there are enough public
transportation facilities also. It’s better to purchase travel cards if you are planning to stay more days.
They will provide free rides by busses and metro system.
Lisbon is a year around tourist destination and climate doesn't go for extremes. It has hot summers and
rain in winter times. If you are coming to Lisbon from overseas, flying is the best option.
There are trans also available from near by countries.
----------------------------------- Advertisement --------------------------------------------
----------------------------------- Advertisement --------------------------------------------
One of the other attraction that the city of Lisbon has is, its close proximity to the beaches.
Those sandy beaches are attract visitors as well as locals also. Beaches are clean and ideal
for sun bathing. Those get full packed in summer time.
The city of Lisbon started getting a new look from the recent past and becoming a
modern city. The trend was started with World Expo in 1998. But still the city of
Lisbon was able to maintain its historic look.
Basic Facts on Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Time Zone: GMT (+1 in summer time)
Lisbon Population: 564000
Lisbon main Language: Portuguese
Lisbon main Religion: Roman Catholic
Lisbon city area: 84.6 km2
Lisbon Climate and Weather:
The city of Lisbon has hot summers and high temperatures are recoded
between June to September. Average monthly rainfall figures in Lisbon,
Monthly temperature ranges in Lisbon...
|
Lisbon public holidays :
Lisbon public holidays for the year 2007...
|
Lisbon Tourist Information Centers:
Visitors can get help from the following tourist information centers...
|
Foreign Embassies sand consulates in Lisbon:
Information on foreign embassies sand consulates in Lisbon...
|
Lisbon Facts and Info:
Emergency Phone Numbers, Currency, Time Zone, Day Light saving, Bank Opening Hours ...
|
Internet Cafes in Lisbon:
The city of Lisbon has cyber cafes spread through out the city. Here are
some of them and you may find more in the streets...
|
Lisbon International Airport:
Lisbon Portela international airport is located just 7 km north from
the city of Lisbon...
|
Car rental Companies in Lisbon:
There are several car renting agencies available to choose.
But keep in mind that the city traffic is the major difficulty...
|
Lisbon Transport System:
Lisbon Busses, Lisbon metro system, Lisbon train system, Lisbon Taxies,
Lisbon Ferries, Lisbon car Rent, Walking in Lisbon...
|
Lisbon Hospitals:
Here are the contact details of major hospitals in Lisbon area, Portugal...
|
Gay & Lesbian Cafés & Bars:
Lisbon is a welcoming city for Gay and Lesbians. It’s not like early days,
now its becoming gay destination and building a respect on that...
|
Gay and Lesbian friendly Saunas in Lisbon:
Information on gay and lesbian friendly saunas in Lisbon.
|
|
|
|
