Mediterranean

ALFAMA
The city’s medieval Moorish district is home to narrow, twisting streets and old houses elaborately decorated with blue and white azulejos tile work. Alfama survived the great earthquake of 1755 and stands in contrast to the elegant boulevards and chic shops in the Rua Augusta.

BELEM TOWER
The castle-like tower sits on the banks of the Tagus. The turrets and open balconies of this old, chalk-coloured fort make for an interesting photo. The tower was built to defend the harbour and also served as a prison.

BELVEDERE
This vantage point in Edward VII Park offers views of the Castle of St. George, downtown and the River Tagus.

JERONIMOS MONASTERY
The 16th-century Manueline monastery commemorates the great Portuguese explorers who opened the East to European trade.

POMBAL STATUE
The massive monument commemorates the Marquis of Pombal, the city’s celebrated rescuer and restorer following the cataclysmic earthquake of 1755.

ROSSIO SQUARE
The bustling square sits in the heart of the Baixa, the central shopping district.

SINTRA
One of the oldest towns in Portugal, Sintra was called a glorious Eden by Lord Byron.

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