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There are many lookouts here in Lisbon. Take tram 28 or better yet tram 12 to go to one of them in Lisbon downtown. Or taking a funicular all the way up and down is fun but it's kind of overpriced. And the line is always expected. Then there is another free and easy way to watch the beautiful orange roofs. Most travelers know Square D. Pedro IV as  the Rossio Square . From there only 5 minutes on foot with no uphill can take you to my best two spots. Rossio Square (1) At the Rossio Train Station From the square, walk up to the Restaudores Metro station . Easy walk with no uphill at all. Take the escalators all the way up and get out. And you can see  ST. GEORGE'S CASTLE . (2) At the Chiado Armazens On the top level of the armazens, there are free, clean toilets. The view from the bathroom is just breathtaking. I love this view. view from the bathroom  You can avoid any hill. From the Rossio sqaure, take Rua Aurea Pass the santa...

The winter of Lisbon is known for its heavy rains but recently it has been showing off beautiful skies. At the park, near my house It's a blessing to live in this beautiful city, enjoying warm glows of the glorious sun. Personally I love watching skies through my living room windows. Just idling my afternoon, I count myself lucky everyday. views from my living room Strolling along the river is also a good way to enjoy the blue sky. sunny days in Lisbon Sunny skies without a sprinkle of clouds are beautiful but with a little bit here and there, it looks much more intriguing. Everyday makes a different day with skies changing each moment. Nothing is the same at all so it never gets bored. With all the sun in winter, flowers bloom all over the city. on the streets of Lisbon, you can easily spot flowers blooming everywhere. How about coming here and enjoying your days in Lisbon? What do you say?

Based on  Pascal Mercier 's book Nachtzug nach Lissabon, the movie takes you to this lovely city, Lisboa. This picture is from IMDB.  In 2013, when I saw it for the first time, I never imagined I would live here and now. The only reason I encountered this treat at that time was I had a huge crush on Jeremy Irons. Haven't seen this film yet and want to learn more?  from IMDB Jeremy Irons, isn't he dreamy? Just click here  and watch the trailer. Ever since I took root here in this city, I have been combing all over Lisbon for the traces. Visitors around the world are also wandering and wondering whereabouts. If you are one of them, here are all the answers you've been searching for. Roaming the streets, I couldn't find some. It took me many trips to cover all the places. I don't want you to miss any spot, so I linked all the locations on the google map. Once named after dictator Salazar, the bridge was renamed as April 25th af...

For those who love Lisbon's Tram 28 , here is some sad news. Don't have enough time to ride all the trams? Then choose Tram  28. You won't be sorry. It passes through the most attractive touristic sites of Lisbon, from Martim Moniz to Campo Ourique . Since it is the symbol of Lisbon, you can see Tram 28 graffiti art all over this beautiful city.  The fare will be up starting next year 2019. But don't worry. The hike is not that much. Only 10 cents. Most public transportation in Lisbon is run by CARRIS company. If you want to check the fares right now, click here . As of January 1st in 2019, the fares will be up by 5 to 15 cents, depending on your choice of transportations. Buses  (2.00)  Trams  (3.00)  Funiculars   (3.80) Sta. Justa Lift (5.30) etc. Bus fares are up by 15 cents, Trams by 5 cents, Funiculars by 5 cents, etc You may wonder what Funiculars are. Here is the photo. Gloria Funicular( Ascensor da Glória )...

In Lisbon, the subway is one of the fastest ways to travel. Here are some Christmas photos with place info, so next time you visit Lisbon, you can go and feel the love and happiness yourself. 1) near Marques de Pombal station 2) about 2 km from my house Some pictures from Christmas market at Parque  Eduardo VII . Its nearby metro is Marquês de Pombal . Closest to my house, only 5 minutes on foot, I took some pictures at Fonte Luminosa . Just love taking a walk there in the afternoon. It is right by  Alameda metro station . In 2017, there was a video art show . <- Click here and enjoy the show. You can also have fun at Christmas market at Rossio Square . About 3 km from my house, near Rossio metro station . Visiting  Praça do Comércio  never gets tired. About 3.5 km from my house, near Terreiro do Paço metro station. But you can easily walk form Rossio Square, only 500 meters away. ...