TABLE OF CONTENTS A DAY IN LISBON LOCATION LANDSCAPE AND CLIMATE WILDLIFE PEOPLE COMMUNITIES CUSTOMS SCHOOL AND WORK PLAY FOOD CELEBRATIONS TIMELINE PORTUGAL FACTS GLOSSARY TO LEARN MORE INDEX 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
A DAY IN LISBON CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE LISBON A family strolls down winding cobblestone streets after visiting the Castelo de São Jorge or St George’s Castle in Lisbon The ancient castle towers above the city center Next the family enters the Alfama district the oldest neighborhood in the city Small restaurants serve local dishes such as chouriço sausage 4
A BOOK LOVER’S PARADISE Lisbon is home to the world’s oldest operating bookstore Livraria Bertrand has been in business since 1732 OTHER TOP SITES CONVENT OF CHRIST JERÓNIMOS MONASTERY ROMAN TEMPLE OF ÉVORA SINTRA NATIONAL PALACE The family takes in the sunset view from one of Lisbon’s many viewpoints known as miradouros Eventually they settle at a small restaurant A lady sings a soft fado song The music landscape and food offer just a taste of Portugal 5
