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Places to See Lisboa Region Parque das Nações, Lisboa | Parque das Nações, Lisboa |
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Parque
das Nações, site of the World Expo ’98, is a great space dedicated to
the public’s enjoyment that has provided a link between the city and
the river. Located in the eastern part of Lisbon and boasting a vast riverfront, Parque das Nações (the Park of Nations) hosts a wide variety of facilities, including a marina, a train station and a pleasant shopping centre in addition to extensive cultural, leisure, residential and commercial zones. The Pavilhão de Portugal Pavilion, a daring architectural project designed by Álvaro Siza that surprises visitors, stands out for its contribution to Portugal’s cultural heritage. The largest oceanarium in Europe, the large multi-purpose space of the Pavilhão Atlântico Pavilion, the Teatro Camões Theatre, a variety of exhibition spaces and even design shops await you in a space designed for pedestrian movement, where water plays the main role. The green spaces are unforgettable. Don’t miss the Jardins da Água (Water Gardens); the Garcia de Orta Garden; the Jardim das Ondas (Wave Garden); the Parque Tejo (Tagus Park), a long strip along the river in which the skate park is located; and the Bowling Internacional de Lisboa (Lisbon International Bowling Alley). A superb panoramic view of the River Tagus and the city can be had both at the Torre Vasco da Gama (Vasco da Gama Tower) and in the 1 km cable car ride crossing the Park. The Pavilhão do Conhecimento dos Mares (Knowledge of the Seas Pavilion) is today the Museu Ciência Viva (Living Science Museum). This large park is also home to bars, restaurants and esplanades stretching along the river as well as a fabulous open-air amphitheatre, the Sony Plaza, where you can watch events live on a giant screen. Simply put, this place is a must-see for anyone wanting to get to know Lisbon and the River Tagus. |
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| Capital (and largest city) |
Lisbon 38°46′N, 9°11′W |
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| Official languages | Portuguese | |
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| Recognised regional languages | Mirandese | |
| Demonym | Portuguese | |
| Government | Parliamentary republic | |
| - | President | Aníbal Cavaco Silva |
| - | Prime Minister | José Sócrates |
| Formation | June 24, 1128 | |
| - | Founding of the First County of Portugal | 868 |
| - | Battle of São Mamede | June 24, 1128 |
| - | Kingdom | 25 July 1139 |
| - | Recognized | 5 October 1143 |
| - | Republic | 5 October 1910 |
| - | Carnation Revolution | 25 April 1974 |
| EU accession | 1 January 1986 | |
| Area | ||
| - | Total | 92,345 km² (110th) 35,580 sq mi |
| - | Water (%) | 0.5 |
| Population | ||
| - | July 2007 estimate | 10,848,692 (75th) |
| - | 2001 census | 10,148,259 |
| - | Density | 114/km² (87th) 295/sq mi |
| GDP (PPP) | 2006 estimate | |
| - | Total | $229.881 billion (40th) |
| - | Per capita | $23,464 (2007) (34th) |
| HDI (2005) | ▼ 0.897 (high) (29th) | |
| Currency | Euro (€) (EUR) | |
| Time zone | WET | |
| - | Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC0) |
| Internet TLD | .pt | |
| Calling code | +351 | |