TRAVEL QUESTIONS : CASTLE IS FAVORITE LISBON SITE.Byline: Agnes Greenhall The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Q: My husband and I will have one day in Lisbon in the spring. Can you suggest an itinerary? A: Although hilly hill·y adj. hill·i·er, hill·i·est 1. Having many hills. 2. Similar to a hill; steep. hill , Lisbon is a fine city to walk in, and it has an accessible public transportation system. Cabs are also rather inexpensive, so, to begin, take a cab, for about $3.50, from the Praca do Comercio (Commerce Square) to the Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George's Noun 1. St. George's - the capital and largest city of Grenada capital of Grenada Grenada - an island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth Castle). The castle, atop a hill, was built by the Moors and retaken by the Portuguese in the 12th century. The ramparts offer a magnificent view of the city and of the River Tagus. In the spring, the grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Down the hill in the old Alfama district is the cathedral, or Se, a medieval structure with two Romanesque towers. Built in 12th century, it has been continually remodeled, most notably after the 1755 earthquake. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 6 p.m.; telephone (351-1) 886-6752. From the Alfama, take a cab, for about $5, to the Belem (Bethlehem) district of Lisbon, where the Tagus meets the sea, the point from which the great Portuguese explorers set forth on voyages of discovery. The Jeronimos Monastery, on the Praca do Imperio, was built by King Manuel I Manuel I, 1469–1521, king of Portugal Manuel I, 1469–1521, king of Portugal (1495–1521), successor of John II. Manuel's reign was most notable for the successful continuation of Portugal's overseas enterprises. in the 16th century at the height of Portugal's explorations and wealth. In the spring, the monastery is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 to 5 p.m. (351-1) 362-0034. In the west wing is the Maritime Museum A maritime museum (sometimes nautical museum) is a museum specializing in the display of objects relating to ships and travel on seas and lakes. A naval museum focuses on navies and military use of the sea. , with collections of royal barges and sailing ships. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays; (351-1) 362-0019. The Portuguese National Tourist Office tourist office n → oficina de turismo tourist office tourist n → syndicat m d'initiative tourist office tourist n , 590 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; (212) 354-4403. |
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