This tour offers a perfect introduction to the "infamous" 1755 earthquake - a time machine style of ride that will make you zig zag through the memories of a city stuck by a dreadful natural disaster. This is not virtual reality, but the true intimate experience of a city where everything is before or after 1755.
The Portuguese capital was the most stunning city in Europe during the Maritime Discoveries era, which started in the early 15th century. However, on November 1, 1755 this cosmopolitan city was ravaged by a hideous earthquake, followed by a tsunami - the first such event fully documented in modern European history. The city lost no time looking back and just a couple of years later started the herculean task of its own resurrection, rebuilding from scratch the Downtown and the surrounding area. In this tour we explore and compare a selection of amazing Medieval buildings that survived with the majestic Rational city planned and rebuilt after the tragedy.
The Portuguese capital was the most stunning city in Europe during the Maritime Discoveries era, which started in the early 15th century. However, on November 1, 1755 this cosmopolitan city was ravaged by a hideous earthquake, followed by a tsunami - the first such event fully documented in modern European history. The city lost no time looking back and just a couple of years later started the herculean task of its own resurrection, rebuilding from scratch the Downtown and the surrounding area. In this tour we explore and compare a selection of amazing Medieval buildings that survived with the majestic Rational city planned and rebuilt after the tragedy.
- Cais das Colunas: Best spot to figure out what happened on November 1, 1755
- Campo das Cebolas: Eighteen pier leading to a new parking lot
- Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa: Dazzling manor house that survived the 1755 tsunami
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Velha: The side chapel that became a church on its own after 1755
- Arco do Triunfo: Rebuilding Lisbon after the tsunami: the square, the king's statue and the big arch
- Ribeira das Naus: The Discoveries Shipyards, the post tsunami Arsenal, the Milllennium mineral beach
- Igreja do Corpo Santo: Saint Elmo's Fire, the church of the Irish Martys, the German brewery
- Calle Rosa de Lisboa: Former sailors dent, now most cosmopolitan street in Lisbon
- Time Out Market Lisboa: Post 1755 market turned into fancy food market and restaurant hub
- Jardim Dom Luis: Lisbon after the 1755 revamped for the future
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
