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Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" or "the Soldier King" in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 (under the name of Pedro I) and King of Portugal in 1826 (under the name of Pedro IV).
This is the Column of Pedro IV in the center of Rossio Square. It was erected in 1870 with image of Pedro IV at top. At the base are figures representing Justice, Wisdom, Strength and Moderation. --Wikipedia
The Monument to the Restorers is a monument located in Restauradores Square. The monument memorializes the victory of the Portuguese Restoration War. The monument was designed by António Tomás da Fonseca and erected in 1886. --Wikipedia
The quirky dimension of Lisbon
Friendship on the balcony
Teatro Eden, located in the heart of Lisbon, is a striking example of Art Deco architecture, completed in 1930. Once a popular cinema, it has transformed into a cultural venue, hosting various artistic performances and events. --Mindtrip
Decorative pavement like this is common throughout Lisbon.
Notice the ships representing Portugal's age of discovery.
In Lisbon there are tuk tuks everywhere, giving tours and shuttling tourists from one place to another. They are a very convenient method of transportation and fun to ride. And yes, they are called tuk tuk, just like in Thailand, where the idea was imported from.
The Pombaline style was a Portuguese architectural style of the 18th century, named after Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the first Marquês de Pombal, who was instrumental in reconstructing Lisbon after the earthquake of 1755.
Blue tiles in Portugal are known as azulejos, a celebrated art form that blends Moorish techniques with trade influences from 16th-century Chinese porcelain. Originally used as practical insulation, these iconic blue-and-white ceramics now adorn majestic palaces, historic churches, and quiet city streets across the country. --Wikipedia
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém. It was secularized on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to the charitable institution, Real Casa Pia de Lisboa.
The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the late Portuguese Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was erected in the early 1500s near the launch point of Vasco da Gama's first journey, and its construction funded by a tax on the profits of the yearly Portuguese India Armadas. In 1880, da Gama's remains and those of the poet Luís de Camões (who celebrated da Gama's first voyage in his 1572 epic poem The Lusiad), were moved to new carved tombs in the nave of the monastery's church, only a few meters away from the tombs of the kings Manuel I and John III, whom da Gama had served. In 1983, the Jerónimos Monastery was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Vasco da Gama and his men spent the night in prayer in the monastery before departing on their expedition to India in 1497.--Wikipedia
The architectural style is very strong and the reason why the monastery survived the great earthquake.
Tomb of Portuguese poet Luís de Camões
Tomb of explorer Vasco da Gama
Sintra is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. In Sintra is Pena Palace. The castle stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials. --Wikipedia
The Pena Palace was commissioned by King Ferdinand II and Queen Maria II of Portugal, and was designed by German architect Baron Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege. Built between 1842 and 1854, it was constructed on the ruins of a 16th-century monastery. --Lisbon Tickets
Access to the inside of the castle was limited.
Quinta da Regaleira was constructed from 1904 to 1910 near the historic centre of Sintra. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The property consists of a Romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire", which is based on the nickname of its best known former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. The palace was designed by the Italian architect Luigi Manini. --Wikipedia
Access to the inside of the castle was limited.
Super Bock, Portugal's national beer
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