Bridge Dom Luis I

Dom Luis I Bridge, is an arch bridge that spans Douro River between cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal.

Merry Christmas

Christmas Tree in Porto, Portugal.
When i took this photo in November, it was the tallest Christmas tree in Europe.
The 76-metre (250ft) high tree weighs 280 tons, has a total of 2,400 microbulbs, 13,000 round bulbs, 28,000 metres of illuminated tubing, 500 metres of neon and 600 strobe lights.
You can watch the youtube video here
Currently, the tallest tree in Europe is the one in Romania.

Rossio square

The fountain at Rossio square in downtown Lisbon.

Praça do Comércio

Situated near the Tagus river, Praça do Comércio, known as Palace Square (Terreiro do Paço),is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon and was once the main maritime entrance to Lisbon. The name Palace Square is clearly a reference to the Palace that was located here for 400 years, until the 1755 earthquake that almost completely destroyed it. Also seen in the foreground is the Statue of King José I.

Lisbon at night!

This is the view of Rossio area of downtown Lisbon from the St. George Castle. (Castle of São Jorge)

Streets of Sesimbra!

This fishing village lies south of Lisbon in the Setúbal district. The town is famous for its beaches, fish restaurants and nightlife.

Subway!

Praça da Figueira

The Praça da Figueira (Square of the Fig Tree) is a large square in the centre of Lisbon, in Portugal. It is part of the city rebuilt after the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. In 1971 a bronze equestrian statue representing King John I (1357-1433), was inaugurated in the square.

Elevador de Santa Justa!

The Santa Justa lift, is in the Santa Justa street of Lisbon. The lift is 45 meters tall and totally made of iron. It is a representative of this architectural style in Portugal and connects downtown streets with the uphill Carmo Square and also is a very popular tourist attraction.

Estação do Rossio

Welcome to Lisbon!
I am currently in Lisbon, Portugal. Should be here for some more weeks and hoping to blog regularly again!
This is Rossio Station in Restauradores Plaza (Praca do Restauradores)
Trains depart from this station to Sintra, where you can see the Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena).
This station was built in 1886/87 and was recently renovated.