We took a short Spring Break and flew to Lisbon for three days. We really had no idea what to expect--first time for both of us. One of the first things we discovered was that there are no "really old" buildings in Lisbon because a devastating earthquake leveled the city in 1755. Next, I think I had forgotten from my history classes, that the history of Portugal is all about Navigation and Discovery. This beautiful Belem Tower sits on a river which flows out to the Atlantic Ocean. It used to be on an island in the river.
At the front of this monument to Portugal's navigators is Henry, the Navigator. Then they had to choose only 32 of the other significant Discoverers to depict with him--not the least of these, Vasco de Gama.
This is the gateway into the city from the water. Every street and sidewalk that we saw was of tile. Better wear flat shoes.
Panoramic view across the city to Sao Jorge Castle.
I'll finish our trip to Portugal next post---
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That is one beautiful city! It sure looked amazing.
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