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1. 25 de Abril Bridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Avenida da Liberdade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Belem Palace

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4. Belem Tower

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5. Berardo Collection Museum

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6. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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7. Carmo Convent

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8. Church of Santa Engracia

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9. Cultural Centre of Belem

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10. Igreja de Sao Domingos

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11. Igreja de Sao Roque

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12. Jeronimos Monastery

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13. Lisbon Baixa

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14. Lisbon Cathedral

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15. Lisbon Oceanarium

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16. Lisbon Zoo

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17. Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora

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18. National Coach Museum

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19. National Museum of Ancient Art

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20. Padrao dos Descobrimentos

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21. Palace of Ajuda

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22. A Vida Portuguesa

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23. Your Friend in Lisbon

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24. Praca do Comercio

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25. Rossio Square

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Lisbon known for?
  • A: Lisbon is the largest city in Portugal and serves as the capital, with about 2.8 million people living in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
  • Q: What makes Lisbon significant in Portugal?
  • A: Lisbon is recognized for its important role in Portugal’s entertainment, finance, arts, and tourism industries.
  • Q: How old is Lisbon?
  • A: Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world.

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