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LISBON LEGENDS & MYSTERIES


Tuesdays at 10h from April to October In addition to facts, the 2,500 years of the city’s historical records contain many secrets, legends and


myths. On this walk you will delve into some of the most curious ones. Whilst helping to keep track of fantastic stories and events, some of these tales and legends gave rise to saints, heroes and villains. You will become acquainted with some of the most intriguing of these characters, including some of whom the city is not so proud. During this walk you will learn about: • Ulysses as the founder of Lisbon • St. Vincent and the Ravens • The young martyrs of Lisbon • Gusmão's flying device (the Passarola) • The murder of the Tavora family • The Marquis of Pombal – angel or demon? • The curse of Simão Sulim • Downtown architecture: A Masonic fantasy


LISBON CITY OF SPIES


Frdays at 14:30h from April to October


Portugal remained neutral in the 2nd World War and Lisbon became a rendezvous spot for spies, taking advantage of the city’s strategic Atlantic connections, quickly turning into a true “nest of spies” as mentioned in several period chronicles. The “plane to Lisbon”, as an escape route in the movie Casablanca, remains one of the best known examples. Inside the city both the Allies and the Axis kept impressive diplomatic services: probably the only place in war-torn Europe where all sides were able to meet on equal grounds. In this walking tour you will visit some of the sites related with the spy stories of the 2nd World War and also learn about: • The most famous spy Hotels in Lisbon • The refugees and the fashion trends • The lonely fight of the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux • The most important WWII spy, Garbo/Arabel • The story of the real James Bond • The Jewish gold and the tungsten traffic • The games of the political police


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