Talking about Lisbon, one cannot help but mention the famous Tram 28 - Electrico 28. First of all, this route(cm. map below) is not excursion, with several by trams, and regular cars operate on the route with vintage carriages Brill buildings from the beginning of the 20th century. This is perhaps the most famous and largest "vintage" tram system in the world. Moreover, unlike other cities in the world, this is not an imitation or stylization, but an original, slightly modernized structure, starting from carriages and ending with tracks and routes. 
Secondly, from the window you can see many attractions Lisbon. And the historical tram itself is decorated Lisbon city center and refers to attractions. Tram departs from the square Martim Moniz and quickly climbs the hill da Graça. Then follows through the old district Alfama, where the streets are so narrow that you can touch the wall! And the boys are eager to jump on and ride. They say before tram I had to stop and the driver ask the housewives to close the windows in order to pass :) 
Residents have to give way to the tram. 
Further tram passes Cathedral La Se Cathedral, observation deck Santa Luzia, crosses the area Baisha, where you can see the funicular da Gloria, and again goes up the hill, into the quarter Chiado. 
And so on, along the route that ends at the ancient cemetery Prazeresh(which is worth a special mention), which also needs a walk. My advice is that you need to ride 2 times, because tram Although it’s old, it runs faster than our new ones, so all you have time to do is turn your head. And the second time you need to take pictures or shoot a video. Therefore, offering you for viewing photo, please do not judge harshly that there are few beauties. And the glass where I was standing was cloudy (an old one, apparently :)) Although some shots only benefited from this.
I'm posting it on purpose route tram 28 on the map Lisbon. By the way, the diagram is clickable and will also help you choose a hotel in the area
Hi all!
Tell me how it is more convenient to use tram 28 in Lisbon to see the sights near which it passes. For the trip I chose the Nelles Verlag guidebook, from what it recommends, including using tram 28, I would like to see the following in Lisbon (I indicate in the order given in the guidebook):
ALPHAMA and MOURARIA
1. Se Cathedral (Se Patriarcal)
2. Church of St. Anthony (Igreja de Santo Antonio)
3. Church of Conceicao Velha (Igreja da Conceicao Velha)
4. house with thorns (Casa dos Bicos)
5. house with balconies (Casa das Varandas)
6. Castle of St. George (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
7. viewing terrace Miradouro dw Santa Luzia
8. Museum of Applied Arts (Museu de Artes Decorativas)
GRASA
1. Church of San Vicente de Fora (Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora)
2. Church of Santa Engracia (Igreja de Santa Engracia)
3. Miradouro da Graca observation deck
BAIXA and CHIADO
In principle, it is clear that tram 28 only crosses these areas in the lower part, and in order to explore Rua Augusta, Trade area(Praca de Comercio), King Pedro IV Square (Praca Dom Pedro IV), Fig Tree Square (Praca de Figueira), this tram is no longer needed, especially since, as I understand it, you can take a lift to the next point of inspection - the Carmelite Church Santa Justa, and when moving along Rua Garrett and past the cafe "A Brasileira" you can get off on this tram again, but then it goes to the Prazeres cemetery, which, although it is beautiful, will have to be sacrificed.
Actually, my question is to understand how best to look, in which direction - everywhere they write that tram 28 goes from Martim Moniz Square up to the slope of Grasse, then down through Alfama and crosses Baixa and Chiado. But the guidebook I use, on the contrary, advises to start “from the bottom”, from the Se Cathedral... Maybe the people who compiled it suggest that tourists enjoy the panoramas of the city progressively, rising higher and higher, and not vice versa, first from the highest point - like the lower observation platforms will not be so interesting? :) And in general, do you think that the list that I listed can be seen and toured in one day?
On the second day I would like to explore the area of the Belem Tower, take a ferry to the statue of Christ and visit the aquarium... and the third day - Sintra and Cape Roca with Cascais... well, on the fourth, considering that at 12 I will leave the hotel in the evening by train to Madrid, take a look at some of the things you like the most, take your time...
I have a special love for cities that have trams. In this series are San Francisco and Istanbul that have not yet been seen, Lisbon that has already come true, and partly Vienna and Milan. Probably, my childhood spent in a city with a very extensive tram network also takes its toll. When I was little, I was always surprised by adults who, when crossing tram tracks, did not step on the rails, which were not completely immersed in the ground, but stepped over them. It seemed terribly interesting to me to stand on the rail and freeze for a couple of seconds, finding myself higher than I actually am. My dad and I took the tram to concerts at the Philharmonic, I had my hair curled and perfumed with rose oil. In short, I love trams, they are the most humane form of transport, in my opinion. In any city I want to take a tram ride, sit by the window, look at the street and people. My husband does not share my tram hobbies, so more and more I observe life not from the tram, but from a taxi. But in Lisbon I won: we started our first day with an acquaintance with tram number 28.
It passes through the entire center, overcoming an unimaginable number of hills and hills on its way. To occupy comfortable places, it is better to leave from the initial stop, Campo Ourique. The tram takes about 40 minutes to the final stop, Martim Moniz. The distance is actually short, and the duration of the trip is due to frequent stops and the fact that the old tram cannot accelerate on the narrow and steep streets of Lisbon. The ticket can be bought from the driver and costs 2.85 euros. The next photo shows the driver of our tram.
The tram route goes past Commerce Square (Praca do Comercio), passes by Cathedral(Se), meanders through the narrow streets of Alfama, the oldest district of the city, climbing to the very top. Most tourists get off near the castle (Castello), but you can drive further, to the end, and from there, without losing sight of the tram tracks, start going down.
Of course, not only tourists ride the tram, although it is for them that there are signs in the cabin warning about pickpockets. There are a lot of locals on route 28, we even came across two Russian-speaking outcasts who had clearly arrived in Portugal a long time ago.
The inside of the carriage is very small. Standing in it is difficult, standing with a camera is even more difficult, because the tram is constantly turning, staggering, climbing uphill or rushing down. To be honest, my heart sank.
The drawing of tram rails is a different story. They turn sharply and often; for greater maneuverability, the tram has only four wheels, offset to the center. Special weights are placed at the front and rear to increase cornering stability.
In some places there is only one pair of rails, so drivers (car drivers?) have to give way to trams coming from the opposite direction.
Lisboners call their yellow trams amarelu, those. yellowish. Red trams are excursion routes created by one of travel companies cities. We didn't ride the red one because best route You couldn’t imagine a better way to get to know the city than No. 28.
In some particularly steep places there are cable lifts, essentially the same as in San Francisco.
By the way, the lift costs more than the tram - 3.5 euros. The path that you see in the photo above is the entire route of this lift, there are 400 meters, no more. We walked the whole way, it’s not that difficult, but, probably, if you have to do it regularly, it will be difficult without a lift. Maybe residents here are given discounted tickets?
They probably hire only young, attractive men who wear sunglasses well to be train drivers. This is also a tram driver, advising some tourists.
I hope the tram theme will take me to San Francisco, where trams from many countries are collected, there are even old Milanese examples.
Do you love trams and rides? public transport on trips? Don't go to a specific place, but just take a tram or bus and ride with the locals into the unknown? Or am I the only one who is crazy?
Tram number 28 goes down to Alfama. The traffic here is one-way, so the cars often go one after another. And nowhere else are there such narrow streets. Halfway up the mountain of the fortress hill is a wall lined with tiles depicting old Lisbon. This is what the city looked like before the great earthquake of 1755. The old Moorish quarter of Alfama remained unscathed after this disaster. New roofs were built thanks to the introduction of a renovation programme. On the observation terrace of Santa Luzia you can rest peacefully and after that go down to Alfama. Live here simple people. You won't find wealthy townspeople here.
Alfama
Lisbon has a number of such residential areas, located away from business and shopping districts, grand churches and boulevards. During Moorish rule, Alfama was called Mouraria. Tourists will immediately be struck by the oriental atmosphere, which hides need and poverty. However, it seems surprising that people who stand on the edge of society accept their fate with such dignity and friendliness. The Alfama quarter ends on the banks of the Tagus. From here it's just a few steps to Route 28. For an excursion to Chiado, the carriages must go uphill again.
Chiado
Largo do Chiado stop - a small square and the famous cafe "A Brasileira", which is believed to local residents, they serve the best espresso. It's worth a look inside. Generations of Lisbon residents have already seen the classic atmosphere of the cafe. It is considered traditional to drink a cup of coffee in this establishment several times a day. And it’s better not alone, but in a circle of friends and acquaintances in order to take a break during a long working day. Those who want to sit in the outdoor part of the cafe will have to pay a slightly higher bill. Most often, foreigners sit here right next to the monument to the famous Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa, who used to be a regular at this cafe.
Belem
Tram number 28 continues to follow the literary course. The next square is named after Luis de Camões, author of the Lusiad, a tribute to the Portuguese explorers. The Parliament building of Sao Bento, a former Benedictine monastery that was given to the city during secularization. If you have special permission, you can inspect the meeting room of deputies. Otherwise, one can only be content with the ceremony of changing the Republican Guard.
Let's make a stop in front of the city church of Estrela. Next to it is one of the most beautiful parks in Lisbon. The special atmosphere of this holiday park lies in the enrichment of the European art of gardening with the help of vegetation from former colonies. The garden is a kind of cultural bridge of Portugal between the Old and New Worlds.
Prazeres Cemetery is the final stop of tram number 28. To be honest, Prazeres is not a particularly attractive area of the city. However, it is worth looking at its alleys, planted with cypress trees, on which marble tombstones stand close to each other. Near the central gate there are monuments to Portuguese writers. The traditional veneration of which by the city continues to this day. Behind the cast-iron gates there is a mausoleum of gigantic proportions. This massive monument symbolizes strength and pride, moreover, the deep connection between masters and servants until death. On both sides of the cypress alley, the servants of the royal family are buried. Women on one side, men on the other. Prazeres is not only the last resort of the rich. Ordinary townspeople also have the chance to get a place in the cemetery overlooking the Tagus.
- Address: Praça Martim Moniz 577, 1100-341 Lisboa, Portugal
- Website: www.carris.pt/pt/electrico/28E/ascendent
- Status: current city route
The capital is full of beautiful buildings, interesting and historical places. Houses, blocks, areas, etc. - all this is very unusual and incredibly attractive. To visit and not take a ride on tram route 28 would be a big omission on your part. The yellow trailers remind the Portuguese themselves of the rich history of their country and capital.
What is tram 28?
The yellow tram line number 28 in Lisbon is not an excursion route, but a regular, daily one and practically the longest in the city. It is popular because it is considered the oldest operating tram system in the world. This route is served by original carriages manufactured by Brill, which were manufactured over 100 years ago in the 1930s.
Of course, similar ones travel around in other cities of our planet. But only in the capital of Portugal this is not an “antique” stylization, but the same trams that continue to ride on the same rails along the same route as in the last century.
Tourists who have already returned from Portugal give advice on starting their acquaintance with Lisbon with a trip on tram 28:
- you will see beautiful city and many interesting places from the outside;
- During your vacation, ride tram 28 around Lisbon 2-3 times to take photos and videos of an exciting ride through the vibrant city.
What is interesting about the yellow tram in Lisbon?
Being one of the “living” and interesting attractions of the city, tram 28 travels along historical center Lisbon. Immediately after departure, the yellow carriages climb the da Graça hill, and then “run” through one of the oldest parts of the city - the district, skirting the castle.
The streets here are so narrow that pedestrians are required to stop and let the tram pass. And if you stick your hand out the window, you can touch the wall of the building! Of course, you shouldn't do that. The archives of Lisbon contain reports and articles that carriage drivers in the last century often had to stop traffic and ask residents to close their windows and shutters that were blocking the passage.
We pass by tram route 28 in Lisbon and observation deck Santa Luisa passes through the Baixa district and climbs uphill again towards the Chiado quarter and the Estrela district. The last stop is the Cemitério dos Prazeres (Cemetery of Pleasures), which is also considered a long-standing landmark of the capital.
Tram 28 cars in Lisbon travel slower than their modern counterparts, which is why local children and adults constantly strive to jump on the steps or grab the stairs while moving. This is not worth repeating, since the terrain allows you to periodically gain decent speeds and, in general, the yellow trams run quite quickly.
How to ride under number 28?
To travel in Lisbon on tram 28, you need to get to where its route begins: Martim Moniz Square behind the Mundial Hotel. Many tourists deliberately choose nearby hotels so as not to waste time and money on the road to the center of Lisbon every day. Before historical square You can walk if you are nearby, or take a taxi.
You can also get to the square on your own by city buses No. 708, 734, 736, 760. About three blocks from the departure point there is the Martim Moniz metro station. Many tourists start their journey in the opposite direction from the cemetery in order to travel sitting down and in comfort. To do this, you can get to the Prazeres stop by tram number 25 and then transfer to the yellow carriage.
The entire route of tram 28 in Lisbon takes about 45 minutes. Poisoning of yellow trailers occurs regularly from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. During the peak tourist season, tram 28 starts 30-40 minutes earlier. But after departure at 21:15, the carriages follow a shortened route. You can pay on the spot using regular VIVA cards from €1.25 or in cash to the driver (€2.9 one way). The service interval is 10-15 minutes, but it is worth checking on the website, since the number of trams on the line changes on weekdays, weekends, holidays and holidays.
