History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)
This tour is a spicy Portugal history tour, where we will touch some points of local timeline with a special focus towards mysterious figure of Marques de Pombal (the 'Enlightened despot' during whose reign happened Lisbon's Earthquake), his undergrounds, and ties with local freemasonry. What was his 'hidden knowledge' ? Did he sell out his soul to the devil? Or was a worker of good? Take this tour and stroll around mysterious heart of Lisbon, which was decision making center of the Empire.
Ever heard of Knights Templars? Jesuits? How all this fits-in together in Lisbon in this story?..
Our goal is to enveil curtain of superficial facts, and connect the dots between different layers of facts and points of view! Looking forward to see you on this tour!
The tour is "customizable" meaning is possible modify slightly the route and share more stories, if guests wish (that is why duration time is specified as "approximate 3" hours)
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History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)
What's included in History-mistery of Lisbon (secrets societies and black arts)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alfredo Keil Garden
Starting point of our tour, under branches of majestic ceiba trees. We start with the root of the story - who lived here before the territory became Portugal, what did they believe in?
Jardim do Principe Real
Charming English style garden with an old cedar and underground reservatoir. Discover about Aqueduct of Lisbon, predating earthquake of 1755, and mystery of it's branched system of underground passegaways
Chafariz da Rua do Seculo
Mysterious fountain in front of the house where Marques de Pombal was born. What is the supreme secret of "secret societies" and how are they connected to the indigenous tribes, and this character, who shaped modern Lisbon as well as influence history timeline of Portugal and South America
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that Lisbon's center is full of hills to climb!
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Avenida da Liberdade, behind kiosk of "Banana Cafe 3". Very close to "Praça da Alegria"
