Lisbon Private Tour – Bethlehem, Alfama & Historic City Highlights

The Jeronimos Monastery is a Portuguese monastery of the Order of St. Jerome built in the 16th century.
High point of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic ensemble of its time and one of the main parlor churches in Europe.
The Jeronimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and, in 1983, was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Belém Tower. On 7 July 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

It stands out for its architecture as it is surrounded by decorations and coat of arms of Portugal, including inscriptions of crosses of the Order of Christ on the windows.

The monument is a symbol of the glorious past that the country had at the time of the great navigations, being a great tribute to the Portuguese navigators and depicting some of the motivators, poets, navigators and other characters that were part of this important history. erected in 1960,

Praça do Comércio is the most famous square and one of the most majestic squares in Lisbon, where was the former palace of the kings of Portugal.
Situated on the Tagus River, Praça do Comércio seems to want to envy the beauty of the river, its size and mesmerizing color.
This is one of the largest squares in Europe with about 36000m².

Alfama is one of the most genuine neighborhoods in Lisbon, its architecture features peculiar characteristics of old and colorful buildings that give it a character of joy and tranquility. Walking around Alfama is an invitation to get lost among extremely charming alleys

Rossio Square, also known as Dom Pedro IV Square, is one of the most beautiful and oldest squares in the Portuguese capital. Get to know the beautiful Rossio Square, which has been the heart of Lisbon for over 600 years and remains the meeting point of Lisbon and tourists.

Santa Justa Lift is one of Lisbon's truly unique tourist attractions. This 19th century industrial marvel transports passengers over 45 meters from the Baixa district to Largo do Carmo. The exterior structure is adorned with glorious neo-Gothic arches and geometric patterns, while inside it, two sumptuous polished wood carriages carry passengers in a grand style.

It was the heart of romantic and bourgeois 19th century Lisbon. Today Chiado is once again an important center of commerce in Lisbon, being one of the most cosmopolitan and bustling areas of the Portuguese Capital.

Today, it houses cafes, theaters, galleries, shops and the ancient Bertrand Bookstore, opened since 1732. The centenary Café à Brasileira with the famous statue of Fernando Pessoa is on Rua Garret, one of the most vibrant of the region Bairro Alto, considered the area. bohemia of Lisbon, is a kind of extension of Chiado. It is frequented by intellectuals, artists, designers and of course attracts tourists in search of excitement and fine dining.

Walking around the castle, we can imagine a Lisbon of old, while we get lost in one of the best views of the city and the Tagus. Watching the skyline from its vantage points is a unique experience that falls in love with tourists and locals. Among the eleven towers of the castle, the gardens and the inspiring landscape, it is easy to understand the reasons why this emblematic castle is one of the most visited monuments in Portugal.