Lisbon from my BB camera

I just came back from Lisbon two days ago and I wanted to share what a magnificent time I had. Not only because I went with two of my best friends, but also because the city is so energetic and the atmosphere so magnetic that not having a good time would be very strange, not to say impossible. The people, the food, the city itself and the weather that we had made this trip a success. Here are some pictures that I took with my cell phone: 

This three pictures were taken at the Torre de Belém. This neighborhood is full of tourists but it's certainly beautiful. The Tagus River flows next to these beautiful monuments (the Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos)

We stopped for a second at this small park because of the upside-down piano that we found in the fountain. So bizarre yet amusing. 

Lisbon is the city of the hills (like San Francisco) and as such, the trams are and implicit part of it. We actually walked up this particularly steep one just for the fun of it (not really, we just didn't know we could get the tram until we got up).

A Kiosk and square close to the Praça do Príncipe Real.

The city is full of graffitis and urban art. This is just an example in the middle of the Barrio Alto (where the real party is at. Just make sure not to overdose on Morangoskas, they're dangerously yummy). We met some portuguese people that took us to a club called Music Box under a bridge. An unpredictable yet incredible night! I really enjoy when things are not that planned and you just go with the flow (is this a really old expression? I use it very often)

It could be the window of any old building but it's just Starbucks.

The Barrio de Alfama is one of the poorest neighborhoods in Lisbon but I also found it quite charming and with an intact essence kept.

We walked up these hills to get to the Castelo de Sao Jorge. It was very fortunate since we got to see all the Alfama and the surroundings of the castle (it reminded me of Granada, Spain)

The Castelo de Sao Jorge is up on a hill so the view is spectacular. We sat down for an eyes-open-nap and relaxed at this very spot. 

 

This is the Convento do Carmo, close to the city centre. It was hit by an earthqueake and a fire, so only part of the structure remains. It's very beautiful to see the sky from inside this Gothic building. It's like you were there when they were building it and, without really knowing what's outside, it could perfectly be like you traveled to the past (not really, given that you have to pay an entrance fee in an ultra modern tickets stand at the entrance but keep dreaming)

This was one of the best moments of the trip. We came across a really charming restaurant/bar/theatre close to the castle (Restô do Chapitô). The views were amazing and we got to admire the sunset and how it colored the city in orange, pink, yellow, red and finally dark blue. Very special. (I'll post some better-quality pictures soon)

We got to look out many windows but just to admire the beautiful views.