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Lisbon is the westernmost European capital. It is set on a series of hills overlooking the estuary of the river Tejo and its channel connection to the ocean. It is becoming increasingly popular, but it still keeps its charm and it is not yet ruined by mass tourism. The biggest attraction is the city itself, best enjoyed by walking on the various districts of the city center, entering in the occasional church, museum, or pastelaria (serving both savoury and sweet snacks and coffee). Also, the combined effect of 2786 sunshine hours (annual average), limestone pavement, light coloured or tiled façades, the reflecting river and the ocean breeze, produces the famed Lisbon Light.

Arriving in Lisbon:

• The international airport of Lisbon (LIS) is well connected with most major european cities. The full list of airlines flying to Lisbon, including low cost ones, is found here or in here.

How to reach the city from the Airport:

• The airport is actually located inside the city and it has a subway stop. Taxi to the city center is around 10 Euros and it takes you about 15-20mins to get to the majority of hotels. There is also a bus shuttle, the Aerobus, with a fare of €3.00, from 7:00 – 23:20, that goes through the central avenues of Lisbon where to the main hotels are located.

Public Transport Tickets:

• On the vending machine (in any subway station) you need to buy a VIVA transportation card (0.5 Euro) and charge it in zapping mode. This allows you to use the transportation card in subway, bus, tram, urban train (“S-bahn type”) and ferry. The cost of a subway, bus or tram journey in zapping mode is € 1.25

Tourism site of Lisbon:

• You can find more information about Lisbon in Visit Lisbon

Map of the Faculty of Science:

Google Maps

Meals:

• At the Faculty of Science and in the neighbouring Faculties of the Campus of the University of Lisbon there are several places (bars and refectories) to have a meal for a cost between € 5- €6. There are also some restaurants in the area where one can have lunch for around €10. Close to the C6 building, in the neighbouring building of the Faculty of “Letras”, there are two refectories where you’ll find the €5-€6 menu comprising soup, a main dish with salad, dessert, and a drink. In what regards the main dish you can choose among 4 dishes on offer, one of which is a vegetarian dish, and another a dish of fish.