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Walk in Lisbon, Portugal

Having been to San Francisco, I can see why travelers comment on the resemblance of the two cities. Both have distinct suspension brides, trams, and those rolling hills. Lisbon is actually the city of seven hills: São Roque, São Jorge, São Vicente, Santo André, Santa Catarina, Chagas and Sant'Ana. This is a lively city, with ample food to delight your palette, plentiful sights and attractions, music, culture, architecture, and so much to thrill the senses.

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Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal

Belém Tower is officially known as Torre de São Vicente or Tower of Saint Vincent. The tower sits on the Tagus River and was built in the 16th century as a tribute to the seafaring Portuguese. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shows the Portuguese Manueline architectural style.

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Rossio in Lisbon, Portugal

Rossio is a lively square in Lisbon, Portgual. Cafes surround the perimeter where one can sit and watch the people go by. In the center are fountains, wavy tiles and a plinth for admiration. It was the meeting place for revolts, celebrations, bull rights, and even executions. The name Rossio translates roughly to “commons” and was integral to public life. Now, it remains simply a meeting place for tourists and locals.

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Trams in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, built on seven hills, is not like other cities. When we say hills, it’s more like residential mountains. Some of these hills are so steep and grueling for the likes of newbies, that the trams are a welcomed mode of transportation. The tram network comprises of antiquated “Remodelado” trams and the modern “Articulado” trams.

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