Full-Day Private Tour of Lisbon on the 7 Hills Route

One of the most beautiful and imposing monuments of Manueline architecture, consecrated to Santa Maria de Belém and started in 1502, under the royal patronage of D. Manuel I, materialized on the ancient beach of Restelo, with the purpose of hosting the community of the frades of the Order of S. Jerónimo.

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The Tower of Belém, located in the Estuary of the Tajo, was initially used as a defense tower to protect Lisbon. Subsequently, his mission was relegated to lighthouse and customs center. The Tower of Bethlehem, in Manueline style, was built between 1515 and 1519 and is the work of Francisco de Arruda.

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The Pattern of Discoveries evokes the Portuguese overseas expansion and its caravella shape is 56 meters high and 46 meters long. The figure of the timoner Infante D. Henrique presents a majestic nine meters high, while his travel companions, seven meters each.

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The Edward VII Park of England (usually referred to only as Edward VII Park) is one of the most beautiful places in the city of Lisbon. The park covers an area of 25 hectares and extends beyond the famous Avenida da Liberdade.

PARQUE EDUARDO VII
Until 1902 it was called Freedom Park. In 1903, its name was changed to Edward VII Park of England. This change was due to the English politician's visit to Portugal the previous year, which aimed to reaffirm the alliance between Portugal and England. On the top of the park is a giant Portuguese flag since 2003. Interestingly, the suggestion to hang a flag in this place was given by an 8-year-old child to the then president of the republic Jorge Sampaio.

The fisionomy of the Commerce Square is formed by a set of buildings installed on three of its sides and is open on the south side, looking at the Tagus. Historically, the merchant boats arrived there and this was the gate of Lisbon.The imposing Plaza do Comércio of Lisbon is one of the neuralgic points of the city, in addition to being a must-see during a trip to Lisbon. We can also blink at the north side of the Commerce Square, the Arch of the Augusta Street begins the street of the same name, the most important of the Baixa.
The Arc de Triomphe of Rua Augusta was created by the architect Santos de Carvalho to celebrate the reconstruction of the city after the great earthquake. Its construction was completed in 1873 and its statues represent, among others, Vasco da Gama and the Marquis de Pombal.
Equestrian statue of Joseph I
Sculpted in bronze by Machado de Castro in 1775, it represents José I, Portuguese king during the time of the Lisbon earthquake.

The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is one of those secrets of Lisbon. It does not appear much in the travel guides, but it begins to be discovered by tourists, located in the Graça neighborhood, one of the highest hills in the city, has one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Lisbon, we can admire the Castle of São Jorge, the whole Baixa, the Mouraria, the river Tejo and even the other bank of the river. The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is a perfect place to see the sunset in Lisbon.