Lisbon Trip - Out in the City - Indulge With Mimi

This is the second of 4 sets of pictures from my travels in Lisbon, Portugal which I shared with Deborah Moore this morning on Fairchild Radio. This post highlights the attractions found in the city centre.

Thanks for letting me share my experiences with you.

Xoxo,

Mimi

This is a four-part series:
Top 5 Reasons why your Instagram Feed will love Lisbon
Lisbon Trip - Out in the City
Lisbon Trip - A day in Belem
Lisbon Trip - A day in Sintra

#1. Lisbon City Walk

Arc de Triomph - Bairro Alto - Chiado

Arc de Triomphe - Rua Augusta Arch in Praca do Comercio (commerce square) across from Tagus River or commonly known as Terreiro do Paco (Palace Yard). Regarded as the center point of the city, New Years countdowns events were held at the square.

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#2. St. George's Castle & Alfama

St. George's Castle or São Jorge Castle. Most of what you see today was rebuilt from the 1920's with the oldest parts dating from the 6th century.

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#3. Carmo Convent

"The Church with No Roof"

Carmo Convent or Convento da Ordem do Carmo is a church from the 1300's which was destroyed in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

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#4. Igreja de São Roque - Church of Saint Roch

"Home of the World's Most Expensive Chapel"

So unassuming on the outside, inside the Church of Sao Roque is a rich interior of gilded chapels, painted ceilings and artistic depictions laid out by mosaic. It is said to house one of the most expensive chapels in the world.

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#5. Seafood and More!

Situated along the coastline, it's no wonder that seafood is very abundant in Portugal and it is always on the menu.

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