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Lisbon is the city that is rich in history and full of modernity. It is a real blend of old and new. It is one of the most loved and crowed places in the world that is full of sightseers all over the world to unwind themselves and get relaxed. It is located on the bank of river Tagus and many churches. It has hundreds of spots to keep you thrilled. If you are planning to visit this city then this write up is written specially for you!

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1.     Belem Tower

This building is a historical and very old build in the year 1515 to 1521. They are building in gothic style. This place is located on the river bank of Tagus. We can also say that this particular place is considered as a symbol of this city. UNESCO also listed this place as a part of World heritage monuments. This tower is MUST for every sightseers.

·         Address: Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal

·         Construction started: 1515

·         Opened: 1519

·         Phone: +351 21 362 0034

·         Architectural style: Manueline

2.     St. George's Castle

This castle is one of the most important and amazing attraction of Lisbon. It is situated on the top of the hill at Tagus River. It is a fascinating place with many beautiful gems to be explored. You can do mountain climbing, or simply adore the beauty of the walls and breathtaking view from this castle.

·         Address: Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

·         Hours: 9 am to 10 pm

·         Phone: +351 21 880 0620

3.     Jeronimos Monastery

This monastery is also added as UNESCO world heritage sites. It symbolises city wealth and power. It was built in 1502. Before leaving for India, vasco de Gama spend his last night in this city here. His tomb is also places inside the entrance. This Monastery is worth seeing and exploring.

·         Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal

·         Opened: 1601

·         Phone: +351 21 362 0034

·         Burials: Vasco da Gama, Manuel I of Portugal, Luís de Camões

 

4.     Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Here comes the 4^th one in the list. It is a magnificent Museum that has collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Asian, and European art. It was renovated on 2001. It is MUST for every sightseer. Here you can see many art collections from last 40 years. To see the world greatest collections, visiting this Museum is MUST.

·         Avenida Berna 45

·         Lisboa, Portugal

·         +351 21 782 3000

5.     The Oceanarium

 Last but not the least; this is the cherry on the cake. It is world largest aquarium. This place has large number of water species. You surely amaze to see yourself in the mid of ocean.

·         Address: 2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

·         Phone:+1 808-921-6111

·         Hours: Open today · 4:30–10:00 pm

·         Reservations: opentable.com

·         Menu: viewmenu.com