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posted by hwise on 8 September 2011 at 10:22
This square is a sight to behold! SO much froth, pomp and grandeur culminating in the Arco da Vitoria. Go for breakfast and just sit there taking it all in!
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Metro Terreiro do Paco
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Lisbon
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posted by rhawker on 22 June 2011 at 10:44
What a majestic place, somewhere you can really see the riches and the impression it must have made on the average commoner! Just stunning architecture, allow plenty of time to look around.
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Belem Square
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posted by jwylie on 20 April 2011 at 09:22
I just loved this wonderful building, and think that the mix of styles as it's be re-done over the years really adds character, it's like you can see the story of its life writ large on its walls. The rose window, as ever, was a highlight.
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aka Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa, Largo da Se
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posted by pwilkerson on 2 February 2011 at 09:33
Queluz can be a good daytrip out of Lisabon if you've still got time left having seen Sintra and Cascais. It's the 18th century hunting lodge and palace of Pedro III. There are often concerts and exhibitions held here
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buses depart fairly regularly from Lisbon
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posted by dstainforth on 2 February 2011 at 09:26
Sintra is like a little Disney dream town, the architecture is completely bizarre and fantastical. The most important things to see are the Moorish castle and the Pena Palace, but there's an amazing sight around every corner
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Trains leave from the Rossio Station about every half hour
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