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How to Survive in Lisbon?

1st to 14th August 2013

 You Can Do it!

Want it!Dream it!

Create it!

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PortugalPortugal is a country located in the southwestern

Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by

the Atlantic Ocean (west and south) and Spain (east

and north). Azores and Madeira, two Atlantic

 Archipelagos, are also part of Portugal.

The country is named after its second largest city,Porto, whose Latin name was Portus Cale.

Portugal had its independence recognised in 1143 by

Leon & Castile which would later become thekingdom of Spain. This is all thanks to D. Afonso

Henriques who fought bravely against his own

mother. Legend says it all started with a slap in the

backyard.

242 years later in Leiria, between Alcobaça and Batalha, took place the most gloriousbattle of the Portuguese history “The Battle of Aljubarrota”. The 7000 Portuguese

soldiers, with the help of 200 English long-bowman, showed great valour, courage, willand vim against the 35000 Spanish soldiers. To counter the Spanish superior numbers,

new tactics were employed like the Square tactic and after 30 minutes of battle the

Spanish army sounded the retreat. One of the stories told about this battle is about a

baker woman, who got the nickname “Padeira de Aljubarrota”, that defeated 7

soldiers!

But, Portugal is mostly known for the empire it held during the

15th and 16th century. Portuguese Explorers were the first toset sail into the Atlantic leading to the large empire through

out Africa, Asia and South America.

During the 16th century, Luís Vaz de Camões wrote Os

Lusíadas  which is an epic poem that offers a fantasticalinterpretation of the travels during the Portuguese Discoveries.

Nowadays, Luís Vaz de Camões is recognised as one of the

most brilliant poets in history, being compared to Homer, Virgil,

Dante and Shakespeare.

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 Although a hero for the nation, Luís Vaz de Camões was a true bohemian. This lifestyle

led him to many wars, where he lost an eye. It was also in one of his journeys that he

almost lost the entirety of his work due to a shipwreck. The legend says, he swam all

the way to the shore, grabbing the draft with one hand and swimming with the other.

 A true heroic feat.

For you to know...• Population: Around 10,7 millions

• Government type: Parliamentary republic

• Total area: 92,090 km2

• Time zone: Summer (DST) WEST (UTC+1)

• Religion: The most important is Catholicism

• Currency: Euros (EUR)

• Electricity: 230 V at 50 Hz

• International phone code: +351

• Ethnic composition: 96% Portuguese and4% legal immigrants (Brazilians, Cape Verdeans, Ukrainians, Angolans, etc)

• Language: Portuguese

• Climate: Atlantic and Mediterraneantemperate

• Coastline: Around 800 km

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 About LisboaLisboa (Lisbon) is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. It is located in the westof the country, at the point where Rio Tejo (Tagus River) flows into the Atlantic Oceancoast. The heart of the city is Baixa (down town). West of Baixa, the Chiado districtbursts with shops, coffee shops and theatres, and next to it is the Bairro Alto. Today,Bairro Alto is the heart of Lisboa’s youth and the Portuguese capital’s nightlife.

 A traditional public transport in Lisbon is the tram (no visit to Lisbon is complete

without riding the century old trams – line 28 is particularly nice).

Football is the most important sport in Portugal. Major football clubs are Sport Lisboa eBenfica, Sporting Clube de Portugal and Futebol Clube do Porto (commonly Benfica,Sporting and Porto). Benfica and Sporting stadiums are located in Lisbon.

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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) isusually referred to as the “jewel” of the Manueline style.This exclusive Portuguese style combines architecturalelements from the Gothic and from the Renaissance

periods, joining them with a royal and naturalistsymbology, that makes it unique and honourable.

Places to Visit

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

The Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries)was inaugurated in 1960 during celebrations of the 500 year

anniversary of the death of the Infant D. Henrique (Henry theNavigator). It evokes the maritime expansion.

Elevador de Santa Justa

The Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa’s Elevator) is aremarkable masterpiece designed by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffeland makes the connection between the Baixa and Bairro Alto (high

neighbourhood). The café at the top affords magnificent views overthe centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

Torre de Belém

Torre de Belém (Belém Tower) was built in the Age of theDiscoveries (when defending the city was of paramount

importance) in tribute to the patron saint of the city, Saint Vicente.

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Praça do ComércioIt's easy to describe the Praça do Comércio (CommerceSquare), also known as Terreiro do Paço (Palace Square), in just one word: WOW! This is one of the most majesticsquares of Lisbon and was once the main maritime entranceto Lisbon. The spacious arcaded buildings extended aroundthree sides of the square are now occupied by governmentadministrative offices and some restaurants.

Chiado

Chiado is nowadays a noble shopping area with all sortsof facilities and street entertainment. Here you will findhotels, theatres, bookshops, museums, restaurants,famous Portuguese fashion houses and the famous hauntof personalities like Fernando Pessoa and Eça de Queiroz,

in a location actually chosen by the city's art students:the café "A Brasileira".

Rossio

Rossio is one of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon.People pass here everyday and hardly take the time to

look around. It's not only the beautiful monuments andthe fountains, or its fascinating history.

Rua Augusta

 Augusta Street is located in one of the busiest quarters ofLisbon. Closed to traffic, this pedestrianised street has all sortsof shops for all sorts of tastes, flower pedlars, hot chestnutssellers, street cafés, independent street Artists, etc.

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Castelo de São Jorge

Castelo de São Jorge (St Jorge’s Castle) is a magical place, a charming hilltop citadelwith geese and ducks roaming around the castle gardens. Once used as a fortress,today it is home to many people and a place to visit.

Parque das Nações

This is a new upmarket area of Lisbon. The former grounds of the “Expo 98” were notleft to abandonment and is now called Parque das Nações (Nations Park). It offersnumerous attractions: you can use its promenade by the river for a run, for a walk or just to sit and enjoy the view of Vasco da Gama bridge (the longest in Europe!); visitsome of the pavilions that are still open like the Oceanarium, the Virtual RealityPavilion, the Knowledge Pavilion, etc..

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WeatherLisboa is one of the warmest European capitals. Spring and summer are typicallysunny, with maximum temperatures close to 35ºC and 40ºC during July and August;and lows between 15ºC and 20ºC. Autumn and winter are normally rainy and windy(there are some sunny days) with average temperature of 10 ºC, but the temperaturerarely falls below 5 ºC. Snowfall is an extremely rare occurrence. It will definitely be

warm and sunny during the Summer Course! But bring a jacket because nights can becold!

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The Language

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PricesFood

Sandwich 2.10 !

Cheesburger (McDonalds) 1.20 !

Pizza slice 2.00 !

Chocolate tablet (supermarket) 1.00 !

 Average meal price 6.50 !

Drinks

Bottle of Water (0.5L) 1.00 !

Bottle of Water (0.5L) - Supermarket 0.12 !

Beer (0.2L - 0.33L) 1.00 !

Coffee 0.60 !

Shot 2.00 !

Public Transport

Rechargeable Card 0.50 !

Metro (1 Zone) 1.40 !

Bus 1.85 !

Tram 2.85 !

 Aerobus (airport) 3.50 !

Miscellaneous

Nightclub fee from 10.00 !

Movie Ticket 6.00 !

Cigarettes from 3.90 !

Condoms (pack of 3) from 3.00 !

Public transportat rechargeable card:

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Get to theMeeting Point

We will try to pick you up at the airport, but if by any reason that is not possible, hereyou find some information on how to reach us. At any time, contact us for the mobilenumbers found at the end of the guide.

Meeting Point:

Instituto Superior Técnico, Avenida Rovisco Pais, nº 1,1049-001 Lisboa

Once there, find your way to the Central Building and wait on the lobby, someone willbe waiting for you.

If you got yourself to Saldanha Metro station, maybe you won’t need to walk on your

own to Instituto Superior Técnico. The station is near so, CALL one of the MO’s andsomeone will pick you up too.

By Plane

If you travel by plane you will probably land on Lisbon Airport, Portela. The airport islocated in the north of the city and there are some air companies that you shouldconsider. The meeting point will be held at our faculty, Instituto Superior Técnico, onthe arrival day. The airport is 10 minutes away from the meeting point and you can go

there:

By Metro

Once you’re at the arrival lobby of the airport, walk to the right for the Metrostation (there should be signs). Once you have your ticket, take the Metro

with direction to “S. Sebastião”. Your destination is “Saldanha” station. Thetrip should last for about 15 minutes. For info about prices check page 9, forinfo about the Metro network check page 12.

By Taxi

More expensive, probably around 10 ! (with luggage). Tell the taxi driver thatyou wanna go to Instituto Superior Técnico and ask for the receipt.

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By TrainIf you’re considering to travel to Lisbon by train you should check Comboios dePortugal (www.cp.pt) website to see the timetables and the prices. You’ll go off in oneof these stations:

Entrecampos: Take the subway and pick the yellow line to Rato and get off at thesecond station, Saldanha. Then just ask someone how to go to Instituto SuperiorTécnico.

Oriente: Take the subway and pick the red line to São Sebastião and get off at theseventh station, Saldanha. Then just ask someone how to go to Instituto SuperiorTécnico.

Santa Apolónia: Go to the subway and take the blue line to Amadora Este and getoff at the second station, Baixa-Chiado. Then you’ve to pick the green line to Telheirasand get off at the sixth station, Alameda. Now just ask someone how to go to InstitutoSuperior Técnico.

By BusIf you’re already in Portugal and want to come to Lisbon by bus you’ll probably comeby Rede Expressos (www.rede-expressos.pt) or by Eva (www.eva-bus.com). You canarrive in these three stations:

Sete Rios: Just go to the subway (In this case the metro station has a different name – Jardim Zoológico) and take the blue line to Santa Apolónia and get off at the secondstation, São Sebastião. Then you’ve to pick the red line to Aeroporto and get off at thefirst stop, Saldanha. Now just ask someone how to go to Instituto Superior Técnico.

Oriente: Just take the subway and go to the red line to São Sebastião and get off atthe sixth stop, Alameda. Now just ask someone how to go to Instituto SuperiorTécnico.

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Subway Network Subway is one of the most popular options to travel in Lisbon. You’ll probably use itwhile here. Some indications:

When you go to the subway you have to buy one-way ticket to go to the meetingpoint. You can buy it at a blue machine like this:

1. Choose the language (English/Spanish/French) to buythe ticket.2. Select the option “No rechargeable card” 

3. Buy an one-way ticket to Zone 1 (First option) –1.90 ! (1.40 ! for the ticket and 0.50 ! for the green card – Viva Viagem, which is rechargeable so don’t lose it).

(the gray lines are train connections - don’t bother too much with them)

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What to BringBefore departure, be absolutely sure that you bring:

• Passport or National Identity Card;

• Visa (If required);

• Flight tickets;

• Travel/Health Insurance (If you’re from an EU member country make sure you bringyour European Medical Card);

• Student ID Card / ISIC / EYC;

• Medicines (Better safe than sorry);

• Some pocket money for extra expenses (Euros);

• A printout of this survival guide;

• Sleeping bag;

• Comfortable and light clothes and shoes;

• Swimsuit, beach towel, sun glasses;

• Sunscreen (trust us, you will need lots and lots of it!);

• Towels and hygiene stuff;

• Songs from your country;

• Camera + PC cable (we wanna know all the gossips ;D);

• Laptop if you want to acces the free Wifi at the dormitories;

• Alarm clock (you better wake up on time!);

• Some smart clothes for the official reception (you don’t need a suit or an eveningdress, unless you are as awesome as Barney);

• For the International Evening make sure you bring your country’s flag and/or scarf andof course traditional food (that need no cooking!) and drinks;

• Last but not least, the most important thing, YOU! With BEST mood and spirit to workhard and party harder! (We have drinks just in case).

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ContactsIn case you need something before or during the Summer Course here are our contacts:

For questions regarding the course use preferably the email: [email protected]

 And now, the Main Organizers:

Rita Medeiros

[email protected]

+351 964 964 330

Paulo Alves

[email protected]

+351 912 327 184

Don’t forget to save our contacts on your mobile phone agenda!

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