Lisbon is situated on the western most part of Europe. It is the capital and the largest city in Portugal.
Pete relaxing inside his Marriott Hotel room
Lunch at the hotel: Bacalhau Lagareiro
After Lunch, it was off to Alfama District. The Alfama is the oldest district in Lisbon. In this photo you will see the steep and narrow alleys of Alfama.
One may take a taxi going up to the Castle and take a mini-bus coming down. It is not highly recommend to walk unless your a physically fit. :P
Azulejo tiles at the Facade of a Public Bath in Alfama.
Azulejo tiles are painted ceramic tileworks which has become part of Porteugese Culture. These tiles not only serve as artwork but are used to control temperatures of homes.
Houses decorated with azulejo tiles in Alfama.
Entrance to Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George Castle)
The figure of St. George at the Entrance of the Castle. The Castle was named after St. George, the Patron Saint of England commemorating the Anglo-Portuguese pact in the 14th Century.
Behind Pete is the mellenium old walls of the castle
This photo, for some strange reason, reminds me of the movie Sleepy Hallow. :)
Peacocks, geese and ducks roam around the gardens of the Castle.
The Casa Do Leao Restaurant inside the Castle is the most exclusive location in all of Lisbon
Aerial view of the city. The Castle have many towers. One of which is the Tower of Ulyesses which houses a periscope that can project a view of the city on top. I am just guessing that this shot was taken from the Tower of Ulyesses, is it?
Se Cathedral or The Lisbon Cathedral is the oldest church in the city.
Main door of the Se Cathedral
Cloister of the Se Cathedral
And this must be dinner. Shellfish rice with mixed salad at the Cervereijera Brilhante
That's all folks. You may now go back to work, thank you very much. :)
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