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Video 1.  Lisbon (Rick Steve' Europe) Figure 1.   Bacalhau  (i.e., codfish)  In this article, we will discuss why local guide Christina from Video 1 claims that: Bacalhau  is Portugal's national dish.  There are many different ways to cook  bacalhau , such as  Bolinhos de Bacalhau  (featured in Video 1) and  Bacalhau à Lagareiro  (featured in Video 2). Port wine  is Portugal's national drink. 3 Days in Lisbon: Unveiling the City's Charm and History   (Click here for an interactive Takayama map on Google MyMaps) What Is Bacalhau à Lagareiro? Bacalhau , or codfish, became a food staple for Portuguese sailors and explorers not only due to its nutritional value but also because it could be eaten during their long journeys across the Atlantic Ocean. When dried, salted, and cured,  bacalhau (see Fig. 1) can last for over a year without refrigeration. Bacalhau  can be cooked in many different ways, and one o...

Figure 1.   4 Metro lines (Blue line / Yellow line / Green line / Red line) Attraction Points  From Figure 1. you can find out that: The majority of Lisbon's attraction points are located in  Baixa District , Almafa District  and  Belém District . Belém District  is where MAAT  is located (bottom left corner) and not covered by the Metro system. Figure 2.  Official Metro Map ( link ) Metro System Under normal operating conditions, the Metro opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 1:00 a.m. every day, including weekends and public holidays. [1] During this time period, it is possible to travel to any station in the same line, provided you board the train until 1:00 am. Figure 3.   Metro Blue Line There are four main metro lines (see Fig. 2): Blue line To reach Baixa-Chiado from Aeroporto , you can take Red Line and then transfer to Blue line at São Sebastião  (see Fig. 3). Yellow line Green line  Red line Figure 4.  Metro Sul do T...