Embark on a captivating tour of Lagos, Portugal, exploring its ancient Roman quarters and immersing yourself in traditional Portuguese culture. Join Isabela, our imaginary friend, as she unveils the city’s cobbled streets, baroque architecture, urban art, and vibrant beach culture.
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Praça das Armas - Plaza of the old executions to death. Former leper colony and slave cemetery and old water house.
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Praca Luis de Camoes - Central square with typical cobblestones and azulejos façade. Explanation of azulejos in the artistic heritage of Portugal.
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Church of St. Sebastian (Igreja de Sao Sebastiao) - Curiosity of this church.
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Mercado Municipal da Avenida de Lagos - Local products, local gastronomy. Panoramic view of the city and the sea.
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Statue of Gil Eanes - Central square, bustling, brief history of the role of Lagos in the Age of Discoveries. Traditional cuisine and some legend….
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Statue of Infante Dom Henrique - Slave Market, Santa Maria Churches, Manuelina window, Regimental Warehouse.
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Governor’s Castle (Castelo dos Governadores) - Fortified complex, castle and wall. San Gonzalo Arch, Lagos Roman history.
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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira - Fortaleza, comment on the old riverside neighborhood. History of discoveries.
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Statue of Sao Goncalo - Square with viewpoint over Paya Batata and Lagos Marina. Traditional sweet tasting and farewell.
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- Local traditional sweet treat
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- Curiosities, legends
Explore Lagos
Paved pathways, tiles, ‘arrepiados’, walls, city art, a caravel, baroque, beach, a fortress…
Let our fictitious pal Isabela, the local young girl from Lacobrigo guide us through her city. Currently, we’re in the Roman quarter, amidst its bustling residents preparing the ‘garum’, to be distributed across the Mediterranean. Witness Isabela mystified by the arrival of the initial slaves, the same girl mesmerized by the glittering gold of the baroque altarpieces in the Church of Saint Anthony.
There stands Isabela, curious and patient, observing the caravels setting sail for enigmatic territories waiting to be discovered… Now stroll through the stone-paved lanes, amidst white houses, willow baskets, cork arts and crafts. A local is busy hydrating the greenery in his chilled interior courtyard. The aroma of sardines, fish leisurely cooked with the expertise passed down from generations of fishermen.
Don’t hesitate and follow the young girl with the crimson hat, she has a city to reveal.
- The total duration includes the time from one place to another
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