Belem Tower (Torre de Belém) 30.09.2009
The Belém Tower was built both as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon and as part of a defensive system at the entrance to the Tagus river. King João II (1455-1495) was the first to outline a novel and effective defence plan for Lisbon. His three-pronged plan required three fortresses, one at Cascais, a second at St. Sebastião da Caparica (also called the Old Tower) on the south bank of the Tagus and the third, which was completed by King Manuel I, who succeeded him after his death.
Travel to Lisbon - Video 17.09.2009
Lisbon Network Map - Bus, Tram and elevators 11.09.2009
Lisbon map organized by colours. Bus, tram and elevator lines have the same colour as the zone they serve.
The regular daytime service of passenger transport is composed of 93 lines for urban and suburban routes on Metropolitan Area of Lisbon and it is ensured by a fleet of 245 different types of vehicles, such as bus, tram and elevators.
Nine buses that operate every night and two other buses working on Friday, Saturday and holiday's eve nights.
Portuguese National Holidays 10.09.2009
Lisbon Airport - Transport to the city centre 01.09.2009
Lisbon International Airport is only 7 km from the city centre. In the airport, there are several professional transport services available:
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Taxis are lined up outside the terminals 24 hours a day. They are a fast and comfortable way to get to the city.
