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    Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas
    Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas
    Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas
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    Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas

    By Venice Kichura

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    Lisbon is a city full of treasures and is a must-see for the serious traveler. Walk the cobblestone, narrow streets of the old Alfama District, see the tombs of Vasco da Gama and other notables in the Jerome Monastery and admire the Queluz Palace.

    Besides highlighting the popular tourist sites, this article contains many photos, traveling tips and unique facts I learned following my trip to this interesting European country.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVenice Kichura
    Release dateJun 1, 2012
    ISBN9781476013633
    Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas
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    Venice Kichura

    Venice Kichura is a freelance writer who writes for several websites and has been published in print media. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Venice holds a Bachelor of Science in English and History. She started her writing career as a feature writer for a South Florida newspaper where she also wrote a weekly column. Venice has been published in several print publications, including “Connecticut Parents Magazine", “God Allows U-Turns”, "Pentecostal Evangel","Sonlight Christian Newspaper" and others. She’s written more than 1,000 internet articles which have been published in sites such as Suite 101 and Associated Content. As a writer for Demand Media since 2008, she's written numerous articles for websites such as "Garden Guides" and others. Venice has a passion for encouraging others in their Christian walk and has written book reviews for the Christianity section of About.com.

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      Portugal - Venice Kichura

      Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas

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      Portugal: Highlights of Lisbon and Surrounding Areas

      Cover Art and Photos by Ed Kichura

      Copyright 2012 Venice Kichura

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      Disclaimer Statement

      Although the author has made every reasonable attempt to achieve complete accuracy of the content in this eBook, she assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Also, you should use this information at your own risk. Your particular situation may not be exactly suited to the examples illustrated here; you should adjust your use of the information and recommendations accordingly.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction * Life in Lisbon Today * The Alfama District * Belem Tower * Monument to the Discoveries * The Russio Square * The Monastery of Saint Jerome* The April 25 Bridge * Lisbon Cathedral * Estoril * Cascais *Sintra * Queluz Palace * Portuguese Food * Portuguese Tiles * Tips for Visiting Portugal * Brief History of Portugal * Ten Unique Facts About Portugal * Resources and Links * About the Author

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      Introduction

      Glistening sun-drenched white buildings with red rooftops, narrow maize-like streets and memorials honoring many of the world’s greatest explorers ---- these images all invoke images of Portugal. When you fly into this enchanted land you first notice its long coastline of sandy beaches, tiny bays and coves. After initially regretting I didn’t have an aisle seat on the airplane, I was thankful for my window seat because I could clearly see the coastline as it was awakening to the early dawn.

      The country of Portugal looks like a side portrait of someone with a long thin face with Lisbon representing a nose. From west to south, this old European country is the most southwestern nation of all the European nations. Gazing at the Atlantic Ocean, I thought of historical Portuguese sailors

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