Description
Ideal for a couple, capacity to 4 people.
Nice and cozy apartment, recovered with good natural light, all rooms have double glazed windows. Fully furnished and equipped apartment on the 2nd floor, in a converted historic house, composed by: living room, dining room, cozy study area, equipped kitchen, double master bedroom with access to a bathroom
This is an apartment, that is situated at "Santana's Hill" built after the great Lisbon earthquake at 1755, it's structure is called "Pobal's Cage" it was thought to shake and to do not fall.
Inserted in one of the most old neighborhoods, it is said that here died the great p
poet Luiz Vaz de Camões (Calçada de Santana, nº 139) and here was born the greats Portuguese fado singer Amália Rodrigues.
Visit Lisbon, the city of seven hills. Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 12th century. It has a long history that can be experienced in the old neighborhoods, which may be visited by foot or tram. The Atlantic climate offers wonderful conditions to travel all year round.
The main feature of Pena is that it is a plateau, from which two main slopes descend, facing Martin Moniz and Avenida da Liberdade. It begins at the north-east of Rossio and extends to Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, commonly known by Campo de Santana. The streets on the two slopes are twisting and irregular, leading to many beautiful alleys and side streets.
Being one of the oldest districts in Lisbon, one is overwhelmed by the diversity of its buildings, constructed in accordance with the successive types of architecture through centuries. Wrought iron balconies from the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries can be seen everywhere. In constant dialogue with the wrought iron are the glazed tiles of the façades - a style reportedly brought from Brazil after the 16th century.
It is very close to the famous Bairro Alto, a nightlife area, which can be reached after walking down Rossio or by taking the Elevador do Lavra, the oldest funicular in Lisbon. This 120 year old elevator goes every 15 minutes down to Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, the location of many excellent fish restaurants as recommended by many city guides.
This apartment is five minutes from the Avenida da Liberdade / Restorers / Rossio. Even in central Lisbon with access to the entire network of transportation - subway, bus, taxi, train and all trade: supermarket, grocery store, fruit store, restaurants, bars, hairdressers and gyms.
Bus, from:
Campo Mártires da Pátria:30, 123, 760, 767, 790
Marquês de Pombal/Duque de Loulé: 22, 712, 720, 723,753
Subway stations: Restauradores / Avenida / Rossio
To go up from da “Baixa” to “Santana’s Hill”: “Elevador do Lavra” / Bus: 760
