Older than Rome and according to legend founded by Ulysses himself, Lisbon has seen it all. Once the capital of a global empire that pushed the borders of the known world, risen from the ashes of the most destructive earthquake of the 18th century and a cosmopolitan capital that flourished after 4 decades of dictatorship, Lisbon is now one of the top destinations in Europe.

From “Finis Terra” to the other end of the world, the Age of Discovery was a time of exploration, conquest and adventure. Listen to the account of the first dramatic voyages to Africa and the quest of the spice trade from Asia. Even Christopher Columbus lived in Lisbon, where he learned the necessary navigation techniques before heading to the Americas. Then find out how the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, one of the deadliest earthquakes in European History, was the beginning of the end of a thriving empire, and how the city was rebuilt in a monumental style. During this walking tour you will learn about the stranglehold of the longest fascist dictatorship of Europe, and the peaceful Carnation Revolution that ended its oppressive rule.

We will make a pitstop at Largo de São Domingos, to learn all about the Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Jewish Massacre that took place here. Then discover Praça do Comércio, the largest square in the city, where all products coming from the entire world were sold straight out of the discovery ships. You will see, taste and know the intimate of this city, that has a surprise waiting behind every corner, waiting to be discovered.

You will learn about:
*Early history of Lisbon;
*Portugal’s Moorish Legacy;
*Conquest of Lisbon by the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques;
*City of poets, sailors, singers and Fado;
*History of the 1755 earthquake and how it shaped the future of Portugal;
*Portuguese Inquisition, the Jewish Memorial and the Baixa Pombalina (Lisbon’s Downtown);
*Student’s traditions of the black robes that inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts uniforms;
*History of the Portuguese discoveries;
*Monarchy and The Republic;
*City of spies during World War II;
*Dictatorship of Salazar and the Carnation peaceful revolution that lead Portugal to the modern days.

You will see:
*Praça Luís de Camões;
*Café Nicola and the Chiado Area;
*Bairro Alto, the bohemian side of town;
*Largo do Carmo and the Convent;
*Elevador de Santa Justa;
*Largo do Rossio;
*Largo de São Domingos;
*Praça do Comércio.

Languages

English and Portugues



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