Explore | The MeadowsThe meadows are in my opinion the heart of Edinburgh, in the winter you can sit in a bench and see people fall as they make their way to work through the frosty path. | LAWRENCE’S HOTELThe oldest hotel of the Iberian Peninsula (1764). Lawrence’s has a sophisticated ambience where each room is unique, where doors don’t have numbers but names with history. Known by it’s splendours restaurant, in Lawrence’s we can try an authentic pallet of flavours that will last in time. in Eat / Drink, Explore, | Elevador de Santa JustaThe Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an engineer born in Porto to French parents, and apprentice of Gustave Eiffel[citation needed]. Construction began in 1900 and was finished in 1902; originally powered by steam, it was converted to electrical operation in 1907. The iron lift is 45 metres tall and [...] | Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge (originally the New York and Brooklyn Bridge) stretches 5,989 feet (1825 m) over the East River (main span of 1,595 feet 6 inches) connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn On completion, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world–fifty percent longer than any previously built, and the first steel-wire suspension bridge | Brooklyn Heights PromenadeThe view of the Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State & Chryslar Buildings. It’s the perfect place to catch up or just to sit and enjoy the view of the city | Feira da Rua AnchietaEvery Saturday on the street, next to the historic Bertrand bookstore. Vendors sell a range of old books and collectors item Some real bargains to be had. | A Vida PortuguesaA quaint store selling historic brands of Portuguese goods like soaps, fabrics, candies, stationery and other nostalgic specialist items. | Espaço ChiadoA mix of 80’s futuristic architecture, ruins, and Fado every night at 19h Definitely worth a visit | The PresidioThe Presidio is a national park and an important place in military history. Some of the military buildings are over 250 years old and range in from Spanish Colonial to Georgian architecture. Great trails for walking / jogging through the native plants species, and you can even spot rare birds and animals. Photo: Steve Snodgrass | Golden Gate ParkGreat iconic park of the city. You can visit the Japanese Tea Garden and the de Young Memorial Museum, all a quick stroll from Richmond. |