Welcome to Lisbon

Dear EABS members,


It is our pleasure to welcome you all to Lisbon this August.
We are doing everything we can to make sure that your stay will be unforgetable.

This blog is meant to share with you the latest news regarding the conference, some practical advice about the city and many other things.

Our job at the conference it to welcome you to Lisboa and to the Faculdade de Letras, provide you with information about the city and help you during the conference days at the faculty.
All details regarding registration, banquet, transfers, guided tours, etc., are the responsability of EABS.

Visit us often or subscrive the news feed to find out the newest details!
If you have questions, please email us at: lisboneabs2008@yahoo.com

Hope to see you in Lisboa,


Ana & Isabel

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Guided Visit's Itinerary and Schedule













- 9 am - gathering in the lobby of Hotel Vip Grand Lisboa and departure by underground;
- From Restauradores do Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, using the Glória elevator;
- Walking down Rua da Misericórdia, making a stop at "Brasileira" the famous coffee shop;
- Continuing down by Rua do Alecrim until Cais do Sodré;
- Getting into the tram #15 from Cais do Sodré until Belém;
- Visiting Jerónimos monastery, the clausters and the church (if there is no service going on);
- Torre de Belém and the Monument of the Discoveries;
- we suggest having lunch at the cafeteria of the Cultural Centre of Belém: it has an amazing view over the Tagus River;
- Sample some of the best pastries of the world: Pastéis de Belém with some Portuguese coffee, of course!
- return to the hotel (if time permits, we will walk from Terreiro do Paço to Restauradores, crossing Baixa, and then take the underground).


Hope you will enjoy,


Ana & André

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