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Article: TRAVEL QUESTIONS : CASTLE IS FAVORITE LISBON SITE.(TRAVEL)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- November 17, 1996
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Byline: Agnes Greenhall The New York Times
Q: My husband and I will have one day in Lisbon in the spring. Can you suggest an itinerary?
A: Although hilly, Lisbon is a fine city to walk in, and it has an accessible public transportation system. Cabs are also rather inexpensive, so, to begin, take a cab, for about $3.50, from the Praca do Comercio (Commerce Square) to the Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George's Castle). The castle, atop a hill, was built by the Moors and retaken by the Portuguese in the 12th century. The ramparts offer a magnificent view of the city and of the River Tagus. In the spring, the grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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