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Sept 2010 Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Oriente

Capital: Lisbon

It is the most western nation of the European continent; Area of km ²; Bordered on the north and east by Spain and the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean; half of coast in south Mediteran Sea, too Comprises the mainland and the autonomous regions: the Açores and Madeira ; Territory

History Half of Portugal was conquered/robbed the “mouros” (arabic people). Stong reminiscencies in the South and in some villages/areas begin by “Al” (ex: ALGARVE) Half of Portugal was conquered/robbed the “mouros” (arabic people). Stong reminiscencies in the South and in some villages/areas begin by “Al” (ex: ALGARVE) Portugal started the process of exploration and expansion known as Discoveries; Portugal started the process of exploration and expansion known as Discoveries; Martime Routes and lands in North America, in South America, and East were discovered for the portuguese; Martime Routes and lands in North America, in South America, and East were discovered for the portuguese; Our History begin at 1129 (CENT 12).The establishment of the republic took place on 5 October; 1910 Our History begin at 1129 (CENT 12).The establishment of the republic took place on 5 October; 1910

Climate The months of spring and summer are sunny and temperatures are high and may occasionally move for 40 ° C in much of the country; The months of spring and summer are sunny and temperatures are high and may occasionally move for 40 ° C in much of the country; Summers are warm in the highlands of the north and the coastal region of the northern and central; more hot at the south Summers are warm in the highlands of the north and the coastal region of the northern and central; more hot at the south The Algarve, Madeira and the Azores, are above international tourist centers; The Algarve, Madeira and the Azores, are above international tourist centers; Normally, in the third week of September in Lisbon the temperature is around 20 º or a little more Normally, in the third week of September in Lisbon the temperature is around 20 º or a little more

Some f eatures The Portuguese style of music best known is Fado; In several restaurants of Lisbon is possible to hear this kind of music accompaigned by traditional guitars The Portuguese style of music best known is Fado; In several restaurants of Lisbon is possible to hear this kind of music accompaigned by traditional guitars The country is distinguished too by fine wines, cheeses and traditional “sausages” (called chouriço, paio,.. ); + Oporto wine The country is distinguished too by fine wines, cheeses and traditional “sausages” (called chouriço, paio,.. ); + Oporto wine Traditional food: “Cozido à portuguesa ” in Azores is boiled in “geotherm hole”, “feijoada” and “Bacalhau” (cod) ; Traditional food: “Cozido à portuguesa ” in Azores is boiled in “geotherm hole”, “feijoada” and “Bacalhau” (cod) ; In the area of sport, football is the most widely practiced; In the area of sport, football is the most widely practiced;

Early history of Lisbon was a battlefield for Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians It was Romans who started their two-century reign in Lisbon. Became one of the most significant cities in Iberian Peninsula and renamed Felicitas Julia. In 714, the Moors arrived to peninsula and resisted against Christian attacks for 400 years. When the Christians finally recaptured the city, it took one more century to repel all the Moors from the peninsula. Century XV Lisbon was then world's most prosperous trading centre. Furthermore, many attractions of the city at present such as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém, both classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, were built during this period. In 1755 na erthquake/tsunami destroyed significant part of Lisbon

Interesting Places In Lisbon – Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; – Torre de Belém; – Castelo de S. Jorge – ….. Close Lisbon (around min by car/train) – Sintra (Palaces and Cap of Roca) – Cascais (on the most expensive town; residencial area for rich foreigns ) – Mafra (Palace and Conventry)

Town of Seven Hills

With a wonderful view over the river and the “Parque das Nações”, this 4-star hotel reflects the energy, technology, art and friendliness of Lisbon today.

Elected to a business meeting or weekend, “Tivoli Oriente” is accessible from any point inside and outside the city, the “Gare do Oriente” and is only 5 minutes from Lisbon airport.

Details (1) Hotel TIVOLI ORIENTE (includes breakfast) – Single: 105 euros; Double: 115 euros – Limit date to registration (keep the prices): 22 Agust Fees (around 400 euros) to cover Lunch (buffet), coffee break, two dinner (pre-workshop, social event), polo/sweater, visit to a Palace in Sintra Facilities in Area – Metro/underground (20 min from downtown), train, buses – Shopping Center (VASCO da GAMA) (100 m from Hotel) – Restaurants and bars (in the Shopping and along the river)

Details (2) Hotel TIVOLI ORIENTE to reach Airport – (5/10 minutos): around 5 to 10 euros Information Package (history, remarks, shopping, transports in Lisbon, turistic sugestions, recommendations, …) distributed at the middle of June Registration Form: send to after receiving the Information Package Hotel Registration: book directly refering IDFW-AM Set2010 ; include information for me Any questions for: – Colonel FERNANDO FREIRE – LTColonel JOAO ROCHA: :

(Planning) SUNDAYOPENING DINNERIn the HOTEL or CLOSE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTURISTIC VISIT SOCIAL DINNER Afternoon and Evening Sintra-Cascais- Torre Belém- ALFAMA THURSDAY FRIDAYENDIn the Morning

Wednesday afternoon and Evening: Turistic Visit and Social Dinner Hotel Pallace in Sintra Cap of Roca Village: Cascais Belém Tower Dinner in Alfama Hotel

SOCIAL DINNER Taberna d´ElRei ALFAMA