Arrival Guide by Divisão de Relações Externas

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Divisão de Relações Externas Faculdade de Letras Universidade de Lisboa Address: Alameda da Universidade 1600-214 Lisboa Portugal Phone: +351 217920060 Email: re@letras.ulisboa.pt Web: www.letras.ulisboa.pt

Table of Contents Welcome to Lisboa The university The school Useful information

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Welcome to Lisboa Lisbon is Europe’s second-oldest capital (after Athens), once home to the world’s greatest explorers like Vasco da Gama, Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães) and Prince Henry the Navigator (Infante D. Henrique), becoming the first true world city, the capital of a lost empire once spreading over all 5 continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China, Goa, India).

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon

as an element that defines the city.

(Lisboa) has experienced a renais-

Lisbon enchants travelers with its

sance in recent years, with a con-

white-bleached limestone buildings,

temporary culture that is alive and

intimate alleyways, and an easy-

thriving and making its mark in

going charm that makes it a popular

todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Europe. Perched on the edge

year-round destination.Like Ä°stanbul,

of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one

Amman, Rome, BesanĂ§on, San Fran-

of the rare Western European cities

cisco, Edinburgh, Bergen and Shef-

that faces the ocean and uses water

field, Lisbon is built on seven hills.

The former launch pad for many of the world’s greatest voyages is now where you may discover: - the city of the oceans, the only European capital with sunsets on the sea, so close to sandy beaches and with one of the world’s largest state-of-the-art aquariums. - one of the world’s greatest natural harbors which attracted different civilizations, now reflected in its architecture and culture recalling Phoenicians, Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Moors. - a charming visual time-warp with vintage trams and medieval village-like neighborhoods. - a lively but serene and melancholic place with an insatiable appetite for long dinners, coffee breaks and nightlife. - World Heritage monuments and singular museum treasures, from international design and contemporary art, to treasures from when the East met West, to the ancient art of tile painting and gilding. - a reminiscence of the romantic decay of Venice, the exoticism of Naples or Istanbul, the laid-backness of Rome, echoes of San Francisco, and Iberian spirit. - the safe haven of WWII that remained a peaceful city in a tumultuous world. - one of Europe’s most soulful, captivating and picturesque capitals, built on a series of hills with scenic vistas from every angle.

Geography

retaining the charm of the winding

The city stretches along the northern

alleys and azulejo-covered crumbling

bank of the river Tejo as it flows into

walls (further north lie relatively

the Atlantic Ocean. As the terrain

boring residential quarters). To the

rises north away from the water, steep

west the hill rises steeply into Bairro

streets and stairways form the old

Alto (upper town; prepare to trek

tangled districts or give way to green

up, or take one of the elevadores, or

parks in the western suburbs.

funiculars); still further west are the

In the city centre, the vast Praça

rapidly gentrifying former docks of

do Comércio, facing the river at

Alcântara, dominated on the western

the base of the pedestrianized grid

end by the supports of the gigantic

of Baixa (lower town), occupies a

new bridge over the river, and the

central position. Further northwest

suburbs of Santo Amaro and Belém.

from Baixa stretches Lisbon’s “Main Street”, Avenida da Liberdade, a

Climate

broad boulevard resplendent in

Strongly influenced by the Gulf

leafy trees, chic hotels and upmarket

Stream, Lisbon enjoys one of the

shops, terminating at the circular

mildest climates in Europe.

Praça de Marques de Pombal. To the

In November, you may expect

east are old districs of Mouraria and

temperatures ranging from 25ºC

Alfama, both relatively spared during

(77°F) to 11ºC (53°F) . Lisbon is

the Great Earthquake (as they are on

very close to the ocean, which brings

a firmer rock) and therefore both

windy and fast-changing weather. Fonts: www.wikipedia.org; www.golisbon.com

The university The University of Lisbon

back to the establishment of the

(ULisboa), in portuguese “Universi-

Portuguese University by King

dade de Lisboa”, is a public research

D. Dinis in 1288. The University of

university in Lisbon, and the lar-

Lisbon has currently an estimated

gest university in Portugal. It was

number of 46.000 students and a

founded in 2013, from the merger

teaching staff of 3.500 highly qua-

of two previous public universities

lified teachers, many of whom are

located in Lisbon, the former Uni-

renowned cultural and scientific

versity of Lisbon (1911-2013) and

Portuguese personalities. The mo-

the Technical University of Lisbon

tto of the University of Lisbon is

(1930-2013). With an outstanding

Ad Lucem (to the Light). The flag

scientific and cultural tradition, the

colours are the same as those of the

University of Lisbon’s origins date

city of Lisbon (white and black).

Fonts: www.wikipedia.org

The school

“Faculdade de Letras” is known as

the role of the previous Higher De-

the School of Arts and Humanities

gree of Letters, founded in 1859 by

at the University of Lisbon.

Dom Pedro V, King of Portugal, and which Fernando Pessoa attended in

In the 19th century various schools

1906-07. The students and profes-

of higher education existed in Lis-

sors of this course were transferred

bon. In 1911 several of these schools

to the School of Arts and Humani-

were integrated into one single uni-

ties in 1911. Included among them

versity. One of the original schools

were Adolfo Coelho, David Lopes,

of this institution was the School of

José Leite de Vasconcelos and Teófi-

Arts and Humanities, which took on

lo Braga. Professor Manuel Viegas

There are currently 238 lecturers at the School of Arts and Humanities, 176 of whom have a PhD and 23 of whom are Full Professors. 3823 students in all cycles of higher education study at the school.

Guerreiro, the last professor of the

Psychology, Pedagogy and Geogra-

school to study under JosĂŠ Leite de

phy, which had long been taught

Vasconcelos, died in 1997.

in the school became independent units of the university. Through the

When it was first founded, the

years, the number of courses offered

School of Arts and Humanities

by the school has greatly increased,

offered courses and degrees in what

and today includes a degree in Ge-

were considered the main humani-

neral Studies awarded by the Uni-

ties subjects; Philosophy, History

versity of Lisbon, with the coopera-

and Philology. Some of these were

tion of other two faculties of Science

then subdivided, altered or renamed.

and of Fine Arts.

Each year, the School of Arts and

The School of Arts and Humanities

Humanities hosts about 700 foreign

intends to develop a model of

students through mobility program-

higher education centred on a

mes and Portuguese language and

study programme, which, from the

culture courses, and sends about 120

very beginning, promotes research

students to study or undertake work

skills and ensures a high level of

placements abroad for one semester

performance, a capacity to adapt to

or a full academic year, at partner

new situations and a foundation for

universities or companies in Europe,

lifelong learning.

Africa, America and Asia. The institution seeks to adapt and respond to the needs and demands of today’s society, creating new courses (General Studies and Arts and Humanities) and investing in postgraduate, masters and doctorate courses, as well as maintaining a link to the national and

How to arrive

Undeground: Cidade Universitária (yellow line) Busses: 731: Moscavide->Av. José Malhoa www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/731/descendente 735: Cais do Sodré->H. Santa Maria www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/735/ascendente 738: Alto Sto. Amaro->Quinta Barros www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/738/descendente 768: Quinta Alcoutins->Cidade Universitária www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/768/descendente

international community.

Useful information

Arrival to Lisbon’s airport

The underground station is named

Lisbon’s Airport (www.ana.pt) is

“Aeroporto” and can be reached

located at Alameda das Comunidades

either from inside the airport or

Portuguesas.

from the street. It is part of the red line, which connects with the

You may call a taxi and ask for tu-

remaining underground lines (green,

ristic information inside the arrivals’

yellow and blue).

public area, from 7 to 12 am. There are several bus stops outside Further information: Associação de Turismo de Lisboa Phone: +351 218450660 Email: info@atlx.pt www.visitlisboa.com From the airport to the city Other than calling or taking a taxi at the stand outside the arrivals main exit, there are many transport options.

the airport and public busses will take you to different locations in Lisbon city: 705: Oriente->Roma-Areeiro www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/705/ascendente 722: Praça de Londres->Portela www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/722/ascendente 731: Moscavide->Av. José Malhoa www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/731/descendente

744: Moscavide->Marquês de Pombal www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/744/descendente 783: Portela->Amoreiras www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/783/descendente 750: Oriente->Algés www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/750/ascendente There is also one night bus: 208: Oriente->Cais do Sodré www.carris.pt/pt/autocarro/208/descendente It is also possible to take line 1 of the Aerobus service (further information at www.yellowbustours.com) to go to several Hotels in the city center. The bus is at service on business days

and

Metropolitano de Lisboa

(underground). A transport card costs €0,50 and each trip €1,40. On board prices are €1,80 for busses and €2,85 for trams. The following underground stations are located in the historical center: Marquês de Pombal, Rato (yellow line), Marquês de Pombal, Restauradores, Baixa-Chiado, Terreiro do Paço, Santa Apolónia (blue line), Intendente, Martim Moniz, Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Cais do Sodré (green line)

Further information: www.carris.pt www.metrolisboa.pt

from 7am to 11:20pm (each 20 min) and on Holidays or Weekends from 7am to 10:50pm (each 25 min). Public transport In the center of Lisbon, the main public transport companies are Carris (busses and trams)

Useful words and phrases in Portuguese

Academic Year Are you enjoying yourself? Bus Can you speak more slowly? Degree Exit Good afternoon! Good morning! Good night, see you tomorrow. Hello! How are you? How much does it cost? I don’t know. I don’t speak Portuguese. I don’t understand. Library Main building My name is … Please. Pull Push See you later. Semester Sorry. Thank you. Today Tomorrow Tram Underground What time is it? Why? Yesterday

Ano académico Estás a divertir-te? Autocarro Pode falar mais devagar? Grau Saída Boa tarde! Bom dia! Boa noite, até amanhã. Olá! Como estás? Quanto custa? Não sei. Não falo Português. Não compreendo. Biblioteca Edifício principal O meu nome é … Por favor. Puxe Empurre Até logo. Semestre Desculpe. Obrigado. Hoje Amanhã Eléctrico Metropolitano (Metro) Que horas são? Porquê? Ontem

Hotel information

NH Campo Grande

VIP Inn Berna

Address: Campo Grande 7 1700-087 Lisboa Portugal

Address: Avenida Ant贸nio de Serpa 13 1069-199 Lisboa Portugal

Phone: +351 217917600 Email: nhcampogrande@nh-hotels.com Web: www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/portugal/lisbon/nh-lisboacampo-grande.html

Phone: +351 217814300 Email: hotelberna@viphotels.com Web: http://www.viphotels.com/pt/ Hoteis/VIP-Inn-Berna/Sobre -Hotel.aspx

Underground: Entrecampos (yellow line) Busses: 207 | 701 | 717 | 727 | 731 | 735 736 | 738 | 744 | 749 | 754 | 755 767 | 783 | 798

Underground: Campo Pequeno (yellow line) Busses: 207 | 727 | 736 | 738 | 744 | 749 754 | 756 | 783 | 798