LISBON - More places to visit :   Santa Justa Elevador :   The Santa Justa Elevador is a romantic way to discover the city of Lisbon from high above the city. The mistake you make when you first see the elevator is to say "funny how much that looks like the Eiffel Tower, it must have been built by him". Though there is some truth to that. The elevator was designed by a student of Gustav Eiffel, Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard. It was put in service for the first time in 1902. Made entirely of cast iron, the work is a real pleasure for the eyes. An elevator allows you to ascend to the very top of the belvedere, where you'll find a cafe and a beautiful view of Lisbon, as well as the Carmelite convent, behind, which was destroyed by a fire. It's a building that fits perfectly into the style of the period, even the ticket punch is no exception. Praça do Comercio :     The praça do Comercio is the symbol of the historical power and grandeur of the country of Portugal. As most visitors arrived by boat, the praça do Comercio, located on the banks of the Tagus, was considered the entry gate into the city of Lisbon. It was therefore important that it be GRANDIOSE, and that is exactly the word that comes to mind when you see it for the first time... In the center of the square, the statue of Dom José I towers over you, then, in front of that, there is a gigantic arch, which symbolizes the gates to the city: the Arco da victoria, created by Verissimo da Costa. The square is surrounded by the colorful ministerial buildings. Underneath, you can walk through a magnificent archway of impressive architectural attributes. The square opens out on to the pedestrian street Augusta, which takes you to the Rossio district. These places are very popular among the people of Lisbon. The praça do Comercio is also the spot where most of the tramways stop, as well as the buses. Parque Eduardo VII :   Parque Eduardo VII was laid out in the late nineteenth century as the natural extension of the Avenida da Liberdade axis, and later named after the British King Edward VII during his 1903 visit to Portugal. The formal layout of the gardens precludes mass use of the lawns and greenery - it's really not a very friendly space - although the Estufa Fria gardens and greenhouse on the west side of the park provide some of Lisbon's most welcome and romantic shade. Two fascist pillars at the park's upper end now enclose a mysterious pile of stones - purportedly a sculpture by Jo-o Cutileiro - that somehow supposedly commemorates the 1974 Revolution. A pond garden in the upper eastern corner has the Cafeteria Botequim do Rei, a pleasant outdoor esplanade. There are fine views of the city from Belvedere Hill, and tropical plants are grown in Estufa Fria, two large greenhouses on the park's north west corner. Nearby carp swim in a shallow galleon shaped pond much to the delight of children. Concerts and conferences are held in the pavilion, Pavilhao Carlos Lopez. The park is open daily.   Don't forget to visit the ZOO & OCEANORIUM