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Se de Lisbon
Lisbon Cathedral - The Cathedral of Lisbon (trust me, it's more impressive on the inside) with the famous Tram 28 passing by.
Old Sintra
This is old downtown Sintra. The picture was taken insided the entrance way for the Palacio Nacional (Sintra National Palace) which explains the framing arch. Aside from the buildings set into the hillside, you can also see Castelo dos Mouros running along the top of the hill.
Templo de Diana
Temple of Diana - More appropriately called simple 'Roman Temple of Evora' (Evora is the city in which it's located), it's often referred to as the Temple of Diana because of a rumor started by a priest in the 17th century. It was built in the first century in honor of Emporor Augustus and remains as a testament to Portugals Roman history. It's last use was actuall as a local butcher shop from the 14th century until 1836.
Templo de Diana and Se de Evora
Temple of Diana and Se de Evora - More appropriately called simple 'Roman Temple of Evora' (Evora is the city in which it's located), it's often referred to as the Temple of Diana because of a rumor started by a priest in the 17th century. It was built in the first century in honor of Emporor Augustus and remains as a testament to Portugals Roman history. It's last use was actuall as a local butcher shop from the 14th century until 1836.
Ponte 25 de Abril
April 25th Bridge - Although often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge, this bridge is actually modeled after the other San Francisco bridge, the Bay Bridge, both having been built by the same company. It was completed in 1966, however, very extensive renovations were performed in 1999 so that a lower deck with 2 rail lines could be added. Aside from the addition of the deck itself, the height of the main towers was increased and a second set of main cables was added.
Padroa dos Descobrimentos
Monument to the Discoveries - Originally built in 1940 and made of steel and concrete for the exhibit "The Portuguese World" it was intended to be temporary. In 1960 it was rebuilt using stone in time for the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, the leading figure at the tip of the sculpture.
Padroa dos Descobrimentos
Monument to the Discoveries - Originally built in 1940 and made of steel and concrete for the exhibit "The Portuguese World" it was intended to be temporary. In 1960 it was rebuilt using stone in time for the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, the leading figure at the tip of the sculpture. In the background is Cristo Rei and the April 25th Bridge.
Elevador de Santa Justa
Santa Justa Elevator - This is sort of an icon of Lisbon. It was completed in 1902 and was originally steam powered. Though it may be reminiscent of something designed by Gustave Eiffel, it was actually designed by an apprentice of his, Raul Mesnier de Ponsard. It was basically built to 'get up the hill'. There's a walkway that extends back from the top of the elvator to the higher neighborhood behind.
Cabo da Roca
Cape Ranch - Cabo da Roca is in the far background. This particular area is known for wicked crashing waves. I'm told that it was relatively calm on this day, which was still pretty wicked.
Cabo Da Roca
Ranch Cape - Supposedly, this is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
Aqueduto Das Aguas Livres
Aquaduct of the Free Waters - This is the Lisbon Aquaduct. It was completed in 1744 which I find interesting because that means it survived the great 1755 earthquake. It's in remarkably good shape and is considered one of the finest examples of 18th century Portuguese engineering. To see it today is pretty cool because of the way the 4 roadways and 2 rail lines snake their way through the arches (the tallest of which is 65 meters). It used to be open for pedestrian traffic, but it was closed due to the large number of suicides and murders (There was even an 'Aquaduct Serial Killer')
Forte Sao Juliao da Barra
This Fort is on the Carcavelos beach, which was about 2 blocks from my residence. It was built in 1553 and served as a political prison in the 1700's and 1800's. It is now the official residence of the Portuguese defense minister. The view of it from the beach and inland is pretty formidable, but take the time to look at the google satellite imagery. it's even more impressive from the other side.