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About Lisbon:
If
you’re dreaming about your next trip to Europe, come and discover Lisbon, a
historical city full of stories to tell, where the sun shines 290 days a year
and the temperature rarely drops below 15oC. A city where you feel safe
wandering around day or night, where the cuisine is dedicated to creating over
a thousand ways to cook the beloved bacalhau (salted cod), and where you’ll
find hotels and restaurants to suit every taste, budget and requirement.
Discover Lisbon, a city full of authenticity where old customs and ancient
history intermix with cultural entertainment and hi-tech innovation. Lisbon is
ageless, but it loves company, as you’ll find out if you meet someone and ask
them to explain, with lots of gestures and repetition, where the best place is
to listen to Fado. After all, Lisbon is famous for its hospitality and the
family-like way it welcomes visitors.
Not to miss in Lisbon:
Baixa (downtown) -
the busy financial and shopping area. Praça do Comércio, the magnificent «Black
Horse» Square with its Triumphal Arch facing the River Tagus, the Cathedral,
the City Hall, the Carmo Convent, etc.
Alfama -
charming ancient Moorish quarter with narrow winding streets and picturesque
white washed houses. On top of the hill is the St. Jorge's Castle from where
you have fantastic view over the city and the river Tagus.
Bairro Alto -
a typical "quarter" in the city centre where the nightlife is lively
and where you will find some of the more famous Fado houses, where Fado (the
traditional "blues" of Lisbon) is performed.
Belém -
the westernmost part of the city, known for its UNESCO world heritage monuments
and other important and emblematic buildings (Tower of Belém, Jerónimos
Monastery, Discovery's Monument, Cultural Centre, Royal Coaches Museum, Ajuda
Royal Palace and the Presidential Palace). This area is also appreciated by the
local inhabitants for its leisure and recreational areas. It was from the Belém
river shore, near its graceful Tower (1515), that the ships of Vasco da Gama
and other famous explorers set sail.
Parque das Nações (Nations Park) –
this was the site of the world Expo'98, leaving its legacy of avant-garde
architecture along the river Tagus to Lisbon. The area is today a residential
area including some spectacular constructions such as the Vasco da Gama Tower,
the old oil refinery Galp Tower, the Pavilhão de Portugal (designed by the
awarded Portuguese architect Siza Vieira), the Oceanarium and the superb
"Atlantico Dome" - Lisbon's multipurpose hall for sports, shows,
meetings and exhibitions.
Mini Cruise Tagus River -
A mini cruise is a real must as its offers a complete view over the city.
Centuries of history will emerge from its monuments scattered along the hills
always with a window open to the river.
Travel information:
General
information to help you prepare your travel
Lisbon airport
Lisbon
airport is centrally located and only about 5 km away from the University of
Lisbon (Faculty of Science), the Conference venue. From the Underground station
(Metro) at the Lisbon Airport, take the Red line to the station S. Sebastião
where you change to the Yellow line to go to the station Campo Grande
(direction: Odivelas).
The Campo Grande Metro station is located 5 minutes walk from the Faculty of
Science. The trip from the airport takes about 25 minutes and a one-way ticket
costs 1,45€
https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt/en/lis/access-parking/airport-directions/location-and-directions
Climate
The
average maximum and minimum temperature in the Lisbon area in July are 28ºC /
82 F (high) and 18ºC / 64,4 F (low). Please take into consideration that Lisbon
is located by the river and the ocean, and therefore can be somewhat windy in
the late afternoon or evening. A sweater or a ladies pashmina may be necessary.
Currency
Portugal
is a member of the European Monetary System, and the previous currency Escudo
was replaced by the €uro on 1 January 2002.
Electric Current
Portuguese
standard is the European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles. The
phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting rooms and exhibition
halls.
Health Requirements
With
the exception of vaccination certificates for persons coming from areas where
yellow fever is endemic, at the present there are no special health
requirements.
Hotel Check in/out Policy
Normal
check in time at hotels is 15h00. The established check out time is 12h00.
Should you need guaranteed occupancy before 13h00 on the day of your arrival,
the previous night should be reserved.
Local Time
Mainland
Portugal is 1 hour ahead of European Standard Time (C.E.T. + 1).
Language
The
official language in Portugal is Portuguese. Both English, Spanish and French
are widely spoken.
Medical Care
Clinics
and hospitals provide 24 hrs emergency service.
The
national emergency phone number is 112. Hotels have a doctor on call through
the reception. Reciprocal E.C. cover is available at out-patient departments,
otherwise private consultation fees are charged.
Smoking
The
Portuguese law, in accordance with Regulations in force in the majority of
European Countries and the USA, does not allow smoking in any public
transportation or in any closed public areas (some restaurants, bars and
discotecs may have a designated smoking area).
TAX Free
Sales
tax (VAT) is included in prices quoted. For non E.U. residents, tax free
shopping schemes are available in many shops, which give substantial savings to
visitors.