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The Basilica of la Estrella is situated in the centre of the city of Lisbon and it´s a striking monument for its neoclassic style. Built in the 18th century by order of Queen María I, after having given birth to her child safe and sound, who was going to be the heir to the throne. The building is beautiful and harmonic. The rococo dome gives the place some special magic. In the façade which is decorated with statues of saints, columns and windows , we find two identical towers where the bells are. But the interior is even more fascinating because it´s made out of black and pink marble. There you can find the tomb of the Queen María I and there also is a wonderful nativity scene of more than 500 pieces. And if this wasn´t enough, you can also go up to the dome to observe the beautiful city at the feet of the Basilica. In front of the church there´s a park where one can spend a lovely and relaxing afternoon with the beautiful plants and trees that you can find there. To visit this church and other monuments in the city, get Lisbon...
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The Piazza di Spagna in Rome is known worldwide for its relation to fashion. On its stairs many of the most famous fashions shows in the world take place with first class supermodels and the best (and most expensive) clothes brands. It has that name because the shape of the square reminds one of the shape of the neighbouring country. Decorated with beautiful flowers of all colours, in spring, the Piazza di Spagna is one of the tourists´ favourite places to spend an afternoon in open air. One of the streets that surrounds the square is Via Condotti, which they say is the most expensive street in Rome. It has the most luxurious shops in the city like Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Armani. The square has a fountain, built by Pietro Bernini in 1588. It represents a boat and it´s a reminder of the floods of that time, when the only form of salvation was to go on a small boat. The famous steps of the Piazza di Spagna even have their own name, Monte della Trinità and they direct us towards the Church of La Trinità, located on the highest point of the square. For all of this, the square represents a historical monument in the city of Rome and one that you can´t not visit if in the city. And to stay in city, rent apartments in Rome and make sure it´s a comfortable and relaxed...
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In some cases that constructions are small, they are made so much more interesting and the things that you discover as you walk through are really surprising. This is the case of the Borghese Gallery, which is a museum that´s situated in Villa Borghese which was built between 1613 and 1616 by the order of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, Pope Paul V favourite nephew. Inside there´s an incredible amount of works of art in a relatively small space and you can observe and enjoy paintings of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio, Domenichino, Guido Reni and Rubens among many others. Many of the most important works in the gallery were acquired during the 17th and 18th century and some of them turned out to be so attractive that Napoleon transferred them to the Louvre in 1807. In the 19th century more material was added, as well as at the beginning of the 20th. In the museum, as well as having paintings by some of humanity´s most important painters, you can also enjoy ancient objects from the most valuable, large and imposing sculptures. The Borghese Gallery is a classic in the Italian city and not visiting it would be a real sin, even more for art lovers. If you want to you can rent apartments in Rome and walk through its...
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The famous Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa) is one of the oldest churches in the country and for that it´s a milestone in the history of the capital of Portugal. It started being built in the 12th century after the crusades. Previously, the Arabs dominated the region but, the first king of Portugal when he came to power, ordered that where the mosque was they built the cathedral that we can appreciate today. The structure of the cathedral is Romanesque, although it looks more like a fortress than a cathedral. It was built like this because the mentality of that time was of defending one self from the enemy and to fight in order not to lose the conquests. Portugal was a country that was always affected by earthquakes and this cathedral suffered serious injuries in its structure after a few of them, but today it´s still standing like before thanks to the restorations that take place frequently. The façade is rigid, of great, impenetrable walls, a rosette in the centre, the belfry and an enormous porch of Romanesque characteristics of that time. It´s worthy of being visited because its age leaves one astounded and entering the temple is also magical because there Saint Anthony of Padua was baptised in 1195. To visit this church and all the other ones in the city, get Lisbon...
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The Bridge 25 de Abril is one of the longest hanging bridges in the world and it´s located in a bay of the Atlantic Ocean, on the coast of Portugal, by the city of Lisbon. The bridge unites this city (north) with other districts in the south of the country: Almada. It´s known internationally for its length: 1013 metres and its construction is amazing. It has two masts which elevate the bridge 90 metres above the level of the river Tajo, each of which measure 190 metres and are the ones that hold the bridge. When it was built in 1960 it was called Salazar Bridge, because he was who ordered it to be built but, after the Revolution of the 25th of April 1974, the people and the Portuguese democracy changed its name. To keep it and restore it continuously a toll is charged to every car that crosses it. It´s less than two euros that the citizens pay happily and the tourists also collaborate. The bridge is marvelous and with it being so big it attracts all the tourists so, if you find yourself in the city, get Lisbon accommodation get a car and go out and drive on the bridge from north to south. As well, you´ll get to know other regions of the beautiful country that is...
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