The old style trams that run around the old town.

It was a wild weather night that continued into the morning so it was a soggy start to the day. Things were supposed to improve in the afternoon but in the meantime we tried for indoors as much as possible. Most museums close on Mondays so that left us with churches.

Lisbon looks like a lovely town for the most part with lots of stunning architecture, big, wide streets, lots of gardens and statues.

The TukTuks are doing their best to be pretty.

The Igreja de Nossa Senhora, originally built in the 1400’s but destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and re built.

Across the road we found by chance one of the 100 best coffee shops in the world. I have to say it was probably the best coffee we have had in Spain or Portugal, but also the second most expensive after Port St in Porto.

Saint Antonio Church sits quietly on the corner just before the Lisbon Cathedral. It is beautiful and elegant. There was something going on so I couldn’t take many photos. However there were a few guys out front busily packing food boxes.

Lovely tile work inside.

Rare to see a monk these days.

Next stop was the cathedral. We lined up for tickets just inside the door so had a quick peek at quite an ordinary church. Then they wanted 7 E each for entry so we felt it better to go to Saint Antonio’s for their food parcels.

Shop selling all sorts of local crafts in a stunning building.

One for the quilters. Very much 3D.

On the way to the castle we passed an archeological dig of a roman theatre they have dated from the first half if the first century AD.

The castle and very substantial grounds and out buildings was first build by Muslims in the 11th C. Naturally it was built in the most inaccessible place high on the hill so the climb up was literally breathtaking. Should have used a TukTuk.

Great views over the city.

Cruise boat leaving but was soon replaced by 2 more.

Some Lisbon back yards, one complete with well.

The gardens and out buildings around the castle.

The place is full of peacocks. I haven’t seen a white plumed one before.

The castle proper.

Had to have a walk on the ramparts of course.

Gives a good idea of the size of the walls.

While the castle was reasonably interesting, with a 17 E entry fee I would not highly recommend it.

We then went walking in some of the old town. Here it is more residential and not really commercially developed. Did find a nice place for lunch though.

Saint Vincent.

Some clever sardine tin artwork.

In the bottle is some cherry liqueur. In the box are chocolate shells. Combine and consume. She wouldn’t get away with this in Aus.

Ceiling of the arch shown below.

The Rua Augusta Arch, built to commemorate the city’s reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake.

Tomorrow more Lisbon.

David & Collette