Our country Is Portugal, the western country of Europe. It is in Iberica peninsula peninsula with Spain, our neigbour in north and east and by atlantic ocean in south and west.
The Tagus River Is born in Spain and cross all the country until the atlantic ocean. It baths Lisbon town that developed next to him. To cross the river people uses the “25th April bridge�, from where you have a very interesting view of the town.
Geronimo’s Monastery Known as the jewel of the manuelino style is considered humanity patrimone and it was built to celebrate the arrival by see to india in the 16th century, by Vasco da Gama, a portuguese sailor.
Belém “pastel de nata” A very old and delicious recipe from the priests of Geronimo’s monastery, greatly appreciated by all those who taste them…
Monument of the Discoveries Built to commemorate the birth of Prince Henry, the major driver of the Portuguese discoveries.
Saint George´s castle The heart of the town. Conquered to the Arab during the 12 century by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques, became the symbol of people freedom.
The yellow tram The most popular mean of transport in Lisbon.
Bairro Alto – Higth district One of the seven traditional districts in Lisbon
Brasileira – Old coffee shop The meet ing point for Portuguese artists in the late years of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century. The place where Fernando Pessoa, the poet, enjoyed to be writing and reading.
So, did you enjoy our trip? Children of the 3th degree of St. Benedict school Oeiras Lisbon Portugal