When you think of Portugal, what comes to mind first? Is there a long-standing football culture? Is the famous C Luo? Or sweet and seductive Portuguese egg tarts? It has to be admitted that under the light of Paris, London, Madrid and other cities, Lisbon may be the most overlooked European capital.
The Portuguese say that "those who have not seen Lisbon are equal to those who have not seen the beauty". It is one of the most magnificent natural harbors in the world, where the great navigators set sail. As the sun sets, Lisbon proudly displays its palaces, churches and old streets, still reminding people of the golden age of that year.
The old town has the oldest tram. When most of Europe's cities began to deactivate trams, Lisbon also stopped most tram lines, eventually retaining 5 lines and about 60 old trams.
What is the symbol of Lisbon, the capital of the Empire? Some people say that it is not a monastery of the World Heritage Site, not the Belém Tower, not a Moorish castle, but a tram in Lisbon, or more precisely, a tram on the 28th line in Lisbon.
All Lisboners will not forget to recommend you to take tram 28, and all tourists certainly will not miss tram 28. It passes through almost all the districts of Lisbon, all the sights. From the Old Town to the New Town, from the Old Castle to the New Square.
As we drove through the old city, the historic Tram 28 was still running on the uneventful road. I've seen trams in many countries, but it's the first time I've seen a tram like Lisbon's Tram 28, which is still in place and travels through the narrow mountain road.
Lisbon's tram 28 is perhaps more expressive of the ancient city than any building, with its bright yellow body and short body, weaving through the liveliest parts of the old town. Sit by the window, see where it's pretty, and shake the bell to get out of the car right away. The yellow tram runs through the slope path, and it seems that it can reach the house next to it.
A sculpture of a ship in hand in the old town square, belonging to lisbon's great age of discovery, seems to have never ended, it still becomes a spirit, through the soul of the country.
The Bridge on April 25 can be said to be an important business card of Lisbon. It straddles the Tejo River, connecting Lisbon with Almade on the opposite bank, with a total length of 2277.64 meters.
The Bridge was built by the same company on April 25 and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, usa, and not only are they very similar in appearance, but coincidentally both bridges are located in West Coast cities on different continents.
On April 25, on the green hill at the southern end of the bridge, a large statue of Jesus, which is 110 meters high, sits. Seeing this, it is not difficult to think of the Christ statue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These two huge statues of Jesus, one in the southern hemisphere, one in the northern hemisphere, one in the former suzerainty, and one in the former colonies.
Lights are lit up in the night, the ships in the harbor dock, quietly enjoying the exotic night scene on the shore, the breeze blows the ripples in the river, and the whole heart is quiet.
The Belém Tower, standing on the north bank of the Tejo River, is one of the world's cultural heritage sites, it is one of the ancient buildings of Portugal, this tower is not only a historical site that witnessed portugal's glory, its unique architectural style and its special geographical location have brought it tourists from all over the world, and it is a scenic spot in Lisbon that is the most popular tourist lens in Lisbon. Historically used as customs, telegraph stations, and even lighthouses, storage rooms have been converted into dungeons as prisons. In the age of great navigation, it was also the starting point for navigators.
Lisbon's nautical monument is beautifully shaped and magnificent, and from a distance it looks like a giant sailing ship sailing in a turquoise sea. The stele is engraved with a statue of Henry and 80 other sailors, the bow of the ship is standing henry, followed by his assistant Garma, flanked by some navigators who accompanied him, as well as famous generals, missionaries and scientists in Portuguese history, quite imposing, reproducing the heroic feats of Portuguese navigators who traveled the world and fought against the wind and waves.
Jerónimos Monastery is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of Lisbon. It is a great building that took 100 years to build in the heyday of Portugal and is the most magnificent and majestic monastery in Portugal.
The monastery was a perfect combination of Gothic and Renaissance, considered by later generations to be the "treasure" of Manueline architecture, the only one in history that could not be copied.
Manueline is a Portuguese style of art and architecture that emerged in art and architecture in the late 15th and mid-16th centuries, named after the reigning Manuel I. Its architecture is characterized by twisting columns, king coats of arms and intricately carved window frames, while using images of nature, such as shells and anchors in stone.
Portuguese ships were spread all over the world at that time, which brought a wide variety of styles and elements to Portuguese architects. You can find Asian, African, European and South American styles in Manueline architecture, so later generations also called the Manueline style "sea style".
The Manueline style, as a product of Portugal's great maritime empire, inevitably declined with the decline of the empire. But the magnificent architecture it left behind will forever record the splendor of the former maritime overlords.
It is a square courtyard with two colonnades, high and low, harmonious proportions, built of locally produced light-colored stones, and richly carved with floral ornaments throughout, which can be said to be intricate.
At first sight, marvel at its magnificence and beauty, with intricately carved partial depictions blended into the majestic façade.
Enter the church and marvel once again, with intricate columns carved with exquisite floral ornaments and umbrella-like vaults, just like entering a fairyland with the colorful light sprinkled by the glazed windows!
The interior decoration of the monastery also uses a large amount of gold looted from Brazil, which is brilliant and eye-catching.
The curved crown above, while the sword in the pier niche presumably depicts the navigator Enrique. The arches, triangles and curved parts contain Elements of Manueline wherever they are.
The monastery breaks through the trappings of medieval architecture, engraving the exterior motifs brought about by nautical discoveries and trade exchanges, together with the ambitious themes of Portuguese maritime discoveries, forming this magnificent and unique style.
Many important figures in history have also been buried here, such as Camos, the greatest poet of Portugal, and the navigator Vasco da Gama. It was here that the Lisbon Treaty, a landmark in the history of the DEVELOPMENT OF the European Union in 2007, was signed.
Lisbon, as the last big stop of our self-driving trip to Southern Europe, some friends returned home here because of their work relationship. One is to consider that there is a farewell ceremony, and the other is to drive in Spain and Portugal for more than ten days, and I miss Chinese food, so I booked a set of seaside homestays on Tujia.com.
I prefer Tujia to Airbnb. First, because it is a Chinese brand, booking, communication are Chinese, even if there is any problem, it can be solved at any time with Chinese, saving a lot of trouble. The second is the room booked on Tujia Network, after arriving, you can generally see the landlord or staff, and you can get the key in person, eliminating the time to find the key yourself.
The homestay rented this time is not only in a good environment, but also for cooking! Really very convenient. It's also very fun to buy some special ingredients locally and cook your own.
Although it is not a luxurious style, the European-style homestay makes people feel warm. Spacious living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, and a large sunlight at dusk.
Whether it is a hotel or a homestay, if you do not prepare an extremely comfortable bed for guests, it is equivalent to not being dedicated! The B&B is not only in a good environment, but most importantly the bed! true! target! Good! soft! soft! Sleep beautifully and dissipate your tiredness.
From the balcony you can see the Atlantic coast, you can serve a glass of red wine, hug your ta in your arms, the evening breeze refreshing through the hair, another romantic night.
There are three ways to see the sun in the old neighborhood of Lisbon, one is to climb to the top of the city, go to the castle of São Jorge, condescending, and see the whole of Lisbon, the second is to find those very European squares, squares in Lisbon, like a few open ponds in the mountains, allowing people to date the sun; the third is to go to the Atlantic Sea.
It just so happened that the homestay we rented was a sea view room, walking distance to the beach. There are along the coastline for walking, and there are boardwalks deep into the sea to feel the waves. As the sun sets, the layers of waves are also dyed beautiful gold.
Lisbon dances with the Atlantic Ocean, without excessive flamboyance, not weak, she is like a spiritual female knight, delicate and bright. This is also the essence of the city of Lisbon.
Today, the Atlantic Ocean still rushes to the coast, but it will never erase the city's ancient memories. The breeze whispers softly, the waves are low, and they can't help but dance in the sunset of the Atlantic Ocean.
I've asked a lot of people why they like a city or a country
Someone's reasons are about memory
Someone's reasons about love
There are also reasons for the impressions of others
But the most is to slowly understand and slowly fall in love
It's like having a love affair over time than falling in love at first sight
Sometimes it doesn't matter if you have a purpose, what matters is whether you set off or not
Probably for many years to come, whenever bright yellow and sky blue collide, I will think of this city full of enthusiasm, this city that once left my footprints. This seafaring empire can be full of enthusiasm, can be sad and weeping; this city where the sun is hidden in the dark clouds and studded with gold.
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When: June 10-12, 2017
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
器材：SONY A7RII、SONY Vario-Tessar T* FE16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS
SONY Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM
Canon EOS 77D、TS-E 17mm f/4L、EF 8-15mm f/4L USM
Photography: Ice in the heart