Monumental Lisbon
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It’s a bit like a seesaw … some of the most appealing attractions lie at opposite ends of the city, with Lisbon the central pivot. Witness wonderful Belém all the way to the west and the captivating Azulejo (Tile) museum all the way to the east. And yet both these destinations were highlights of our stay in Lisbon. Belém, particularly, snuck into our hearts.
It’s a bit like a seesaw … some of the most appealing attractions lie at opposite ends of the city, with Lisbon the central pivot. Witness wonderful Belém all the way to the west and the captivating Azulejo (Tile) museum all the way to the east. And yet both these destinations were highlights of our stay in Lisbon. Belém, particularly, snuck into our hearts. It offers so much … the blinding-white monastery of Jerónimos thickly encrusted with figures and flowers and marine motifs; the dramatic 32-figure Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém defence tower-fort; the whimsical fish-tailed horses on their mosaic-tiled plaza that’s also an ode to the seas, the stars, the trade winds; and the lovely river-breeze promenade with its entrenched naval heritage. There are also palaces and formal gardens that we just didn’t get to. Definitely a spot to return to if time is on your side.
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