Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Parque das Nações
Centro Vasco da Gama
(
www.centrovascodagama.pt
; Parque das Nações; 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat & Sun)
Glass-roofed mall
sheltering high-street stores, cinema and a food court - upper-level restaurants have out-
door seating with a view.
MALL
Information
LISBOA CARD
If you're planning on doing a lot of sightseeing, the
Lisboa discount card
represents excellent value. It offers un-
limited use of public transport (including trains to Sintra and Cascais), entry to all key museums and attractions,
and up to 50% discount on tours, cruises and other admission charges. It's available at
Ask Me Lisboa
(Praça do
Comércio; 9am-8pm) tourist offices, including the one at the airport. The 24-/48-/72-hour versions cost €19/
32/39. You validate the card when you want to start it.
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Lisbon is generally a safe city with a low crime rate, though you'll want to mind your wal-
let on tram 28 - a major hot-spot for pickpockets - and at other tourist hubs such as Rua
Augusta. You're also certain to be offered hash and sunglasses from swarthy characters in
Baixa and in Bairro Alto; a firm but polite 'no' keeps hawkers at bay. Main streets are rel-
atively safe to walk along at night, but be wary around metro stations such as Anjos, Mar-
tim Moniz and Intendente, where there have been muggings. Take care in the dark alleys of
Alfama and Graça.
EMERGENCY
Police, Fire & Ambulance
(
112)
Police Station
(
217 654 242; Rua Capelo 13)
Tourist Police
(
213 421 634; Palácio Foz, Praça dos Restauradores;
24hr)
INTERNET ACCESS
