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To promote tourism in Lisbon, Turismo de Lisboa has been offering free maps and info at Ask Me Lisboa booths all over Lisbon. They are information centers where you can also purchase a  Lisboa card  or  book attractions  in advance to gain fast track access. Some leaflet even has a coupon so it's a smart way to enjoy your visit. As one of the most popular booklets at the info center, you may not get one in your own language. Don't worry. Just visit the site and the download. All the info is provided in six languages, including English and Portuguese. Some visitors from Korea don't feel comfortable figuring it out in English so sometimes I help them to understand and find out whatever piques their interests. It is kind of time consuming but I enjoy every minute of it. By translation info into Korean, I get to learn more about what this city offers visitors from all over the world. Through my Korean blog, a lady from Sintra got the info on OVO...

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?

Henry the navigator  inside the Maritime Museum Henry the navigator is the best known figure in the Belem district. Strolling along the river, you can see him at the top of  the Monument to the Discoveries( Monumento aos Descobrimentos ). Never embarking on any voyages of discovery, he wasn't even a navigator. Still under his patronage, the caravel, a ship with outstanding qualities, was further studied and reshaped to withstand strong tides, enabling longer voyages. caravel in the Maritime Museum Among the little known facts is that Henry the Navigator was the head of the Order of Christ , founded in 1318 as the successor of the Knights Templar . Knights of Templar https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18457521 Templar, started as a Catholic military order, was later persecuted by French King Philip. It was dissolved by Pope Clement V in 1312, with many arrested and charged with offences s...

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...

Were there any metro station nearby, Belem district is the place I would visit everyday. At first I wasn't crazy about it, to be honest. However, the more passionate I got about Portuguese history, the more exciting and even mesmerizing I found it. Among all the must-sees in the Belem district, one of my favorites is the Monument to the Discoveries( Monumento aos Descobrimentos ). To commemorate Henry the Navigator, it was reconstructed after 500 years of his death. The first on the monument is Henry the Navigator.  From the left, there are Henry on top, King Alfonso V and then Vasco Da Gama. Since they stand side by side majestically, some may think they belong to the same period. Not true. King Alfonso V, nephew of Henry, was succeeded by João II , then followed by Manuel I. Vasco Da Gama served Manuel I and the next king João III . Vasco Da Gama, the famous navigator António Manuel da Fonseca - Suid-Afrikaanse Geskiedenis in Beeld (1...

National Palace of Belem , the official residence of the Portuguese President , is only open to the public on Saturdays. Palace gardens Cascade Gardens - the sculpture of Hercules  There are five guided tours at 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30. These are subject to change due to the presidential schedule, so it's safer to call and book in advance just to make sure. The number is 21-361-49-80. You can't see the inside of the palace on other days. However, should you decide to visit on Sundays, the museum and part of gardens are open and offer free admission to all visitors. The museum houses many precious items from the state figures all over the world.  Personally, the best time to visit the Belem Palace is on the 3rd Sunday of the month. At 11 a.m., the ceremony of changing the guard takes place right in front of the palace. Don't miss it. It's a treat. In London, I was lucky enough to see  the Buckingham Palace's Changi...

National coach museum is one of the most popular museums in Lisbon, drawing hundreds of thousands people every year. Inaugurated by the last queen of Portugal, Queen Amelia, in 1905, it houses some of the oldest coaches in the world and more. portrait of Queen Amelia, princess of France, married to King Carlos I of Portugal Por Museu Nacional dos Coches - http://www.matriznet.dgpc.pt/matriznet/home.aspx I have visited the museum a lot of times  but had no idea it is divided into two parts- Praça Afonso de Albuquerque and Av. da Índia 136, 1300-004 Lisboa .  After researching extensively to write this blog, I still didn't know.  Most info available in English doesn't say anything about two parts.  Only by taking a closer look at the leaflet from the museum did I realize it.  Worth learning Portuguese to appreciate this lovely city better.  original museum- Praça Afonso de Albuquerque Make sure you visit b...

Belem district, situated at the mouth of  the Tagus, has attracted many people with beautiful landmarks such as the Jerónimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém. Nowadays, young and hip people are heading to Belem to appreciate arts at MAAT(Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) or Museu Coleção Berardo. Diverse museums make the Belem district much more interesting and some of them offer free admissions on certain days. Free entrance info changes from time to time so before you head to your choice of museums, it's safer to check their websites. Wanting to give you the updated and correct info, I personally checked all the websites and visited some of them. Here is the info. (1) Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology Location Website free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month (2) Museu Nacional dos Coches (Coach Museum) Location Website free admission for residents on Sundays and holidays (3)  Museu...