Lisbon: The Age of Discovery

Description

“The sea with an end can be Greek or Roman. The endless sea is Portuguese,” wrote the poet Fernando Pessoa. Lisbon is a city rich in maritime history, where architecture and monuments reflect its glorious past. Explore the hallmarks of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, a time of kings, explorers, and navigators. Learn how the autocratic regime reshaped the Belém district, presenting an idealized vision of Portugal’s golden era of exploration. From the impressive Monument to the Discoveries to the picturesque Empire Square, this tour brings to life the adventurous spirit of a bygone era.