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Before you ask if this article was written by a Portuguese person, yes, it was. Is it still going to be impartial? Well, I will try to be!<\/p>\nBefore you ask if this article was written by a Portuguese person, yes, it was. Is it still going to be impartial? Well, I will try to be!<\/p>\n
To start with, Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and one of the few European capitals that can be proud of having the sea just a couple of minutes away. It is consequently the most populous city in Portugal,\u00a0offers lots of things to do and is definitely worth visiting!<\/p>\n
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In case you decide to take your Portuguese course in Lisbon, here you have some tips of things to do and places to visit!<\/p>\n
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If the weather is nice (which normally is, comparing to other cities in Portugal), you can choose to invite your classmates from the course to go for a walk in \u201cParque Eduardo VII\u201d or in \u201cJardim da Estrela\u201d, where you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of Nature, right in the heart of the city. Since the city is also known as the city of the seven hills, it offers a lot of viewpoints for tourists to enjoy the panoramic views of Lisbon. But here there is a secret: visit the viewpoint called \u201cMiradouro de Monte Agudo\u201d. It is a perfect place to spend the afternoon, surrounded by the forest park.<\/p>\n
On the other hand if you are more into bustling activities, you can go to \u201cChiado\u201d, where you will find a lot of people in hurry and where you can go shopping at \u201cArmaz\u00e9ns do Chiado\u201d (only if you are a shopping fan, of course!). In case you still have enough energy in the evening, I advise you to visit \u201cBairro Alto\u201d and to try to find the pubs lost among the narrow streets. And since you are already there, what do you think about going to a \u201cCasa de Fados\u201d? It is the most popular Portuguese type of music and one of the origins of the word \u201csaudade\u201d. After that, you can end the evening at \u201cUrban beach\u201d or \u201cBliss\u201d, two of the most famous night clubs in Lisbon.<\/p>\n
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If you are a traditional sweets lover, you can\u2019t leave Lisbon without going to Bel\u00e9m and try the \u201cPast\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m\u201d. They are completely irresistible! And after eating these amazing sweets\/pastries, what do you think about going for a walk by the river and visit \u201cPadr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos\u201d and \u201cTorre de Bel\u00e9m\u201d?<\/p>\n
In case you still have some free time, you can take the train to Sintra. It is one of the most beautiful and romantic villages in Portugal with a lot of places to explore! You can visit \u201cQuinta da Regaleira\u201d, \u201cPal\u00e1cio do Monserrate\u201d or \u201cPal\u00e1cio da Pena\u201d, a palace that seems taken from a fairy tale! If you are still keen on exploring, go for a walk at \u201cParque da Pena\u201d and try to find the \u201cChalet e Jardim da Condessa D\u2019Elda\u201d.<\/p>\n