Contents
Venue of the Meeting
How to get there
Hotels for your consideration
Useful information & Opening hours
Visiting suggestions
Our contacts
Embassies addresses
Venue of the Meeting
   
City
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Local
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Pavilion
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Hall
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Lisboa
Lisbon
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Parque das Nações
Nations park
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Pavilhão Atlântico
Atlantic Pavilion
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Sala Tejo
Tagus Hall
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Lisbon, also known as the city of the seven hills, is open to the Tagus river.
The name comes from "Olissipo", which has its origins in the Phoenician words "Allis Ubbo", meaning "enchanting port". Lisbon has strong Arabic influences; it was, occupied by the Moors for 450 years. In the 12th century the Christians reconquered the city but it was not until the mid 13th century that Lisbon became the country's capital.
Over the centuries Lisbon naturally grew and changed.
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The Parque das Nações urban development project covers 340 hectares, including 5 km of river front property on the Tagus River estuary. The development's first phase laid the foundations: designed as a public space and hosting EXPO'98, it is a self-contained urban whole, with residential quarters, stores, services, urban infrastructure, parking facilities and parks. The urban "concept" called for re-establishing the link between City and River.
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The idea to build Atlantic Pavilion was born in the first discussions over Expo’98 Master Plan.
Portuguese Regino Cruz was the chosen architect, associated with a big international projectors company: Skidmore, Owing & Merril (SOM).
Atlantic Pavilion shape reminds a spaceship… but its shape is also like a horseshoe crab, a species that appeared 200 millions years ago..
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With its 2,200 square metres arena, the Tagus Hall can be used as a supporting area for large events or else can be turned into an independent venue in which to host meetings, congresses, dinners or some types of sporting event.
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www.visitportugal.com
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www.parquedasnacoes.pt/
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www.pavilhaoatlantico.pt
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info@pavilhaoatlantico.pt
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How to get there?
It's easy to get to the Parque das Nações. You can use the bus or the taxi service if you arrive at the Lisbon Airport or, if you are coming to Portugal by train, you stop at the Oriente Station just in the heart of Parque das Nações. Oriente Station is connected with the international lines.
Contacts
Lisbon Airport
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CP – Comboios de Portugal - Portugal Trains
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Tel. +351 218 413 500
Fax: +351 218 413 675
lisbon.airport@ana-aeroportos.pt
http://www.ana.pt/
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Call Center is open from 7 am to 11 pm every day.
From abroad: +351 213 185 990
From Portugal: 808 208 208
webmaster@mail.cp.pt
www.cp.pt
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From the Lisbon Airport to Parque das Nações
Arriving at the Lisbon Airport you have two ways to get Parque das Nações where the meeting will take place and were are placed the hotels suggested in this guide.
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Where
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Destination
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Time to get there
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Payment
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Bus 5
Bus 44
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Bus 708
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Bus stop is right outside the Arrival and Departure halls.
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Parque das Nações or Oriente train station
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About 30 minutes
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In the city, you pay the driver an on-board fare (€1.30).
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Taxi
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Taxis are available right outside the Arrival and Departure halls. They are beige or painted green and black and have an illuminated taxi sign on the top.
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Parque das Nações
Adress of the Hotel
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About 15 minutes
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In the city they charge a standard meter fare; outside the city limits they charge per kilometre and are entitled to charge for the return fare. In cities, luggage travelling in the booth adds a surcharge. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. there is a surcharge of about 20%.
From the Lisbon Airport to Parque das Nações you will pay the standard meter fare (about €10).
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Other option is to buy a TAXI VOUCHER. This service is available to passengers arriving at Lisbon Airport who wish to travel by taxi. The service operates with vouchers on sale at the Tourism Kiosk, located in the arrivals terminal. The price of the voucher depends on the distance of the trip or length of time, as well as on the type of service required: normal or personalized.
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Map of Lisbon - Parque das Nações
Atlantic Pavilion
Lisbon Airport
Parque das Nações
- Parque das Nações – Atlantic Pavilion.
Hotels for your consideration
In the list bellow all the hotels are convenient located in Parque das Nações. The Portuguese Presidency has negotiated a delegate discount in the Hotel Tivoli Tejo. If you choose this hotel please refer that you are participating in a meeting of Portuguese Presidency.
Hotel
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Address
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Contact numbers
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e-mail & Site
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Hotel Tivoli Tejo (****)
From 95 €
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Av. D. João II
Lote 3 - 1.14
1990 Lisboa
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Tel.: +351 21 8915100
Fax: +351 21 8915345
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httejo@tivolihotels.com
http://www.tivolihotels.com
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Hotel Tryp Oriente (***)
From 84 €
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Av. D. João II
Lote 1.1602 B
1990 Lisboa
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Tel. +351 21 8930000
Fax. +351 21 8930099
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Trip.oriente@solmeliaportugal.com
www.solmelia.com
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Hotel Olissippo Oriente (****)
From 73 €
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Av. D. João II
Lote 1.03.2.2 A
1900 Lisboa
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Tel.: +351 21 8929100
Fax: +351 21 8929119
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reservas@olissippohotels.com
http://www.olissippohotels.com
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Hotel Art`s VIP Executive (****)
From 78 €
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Av. D. João II
Lote 1.18
1998 Lisboa
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Tel.: +351 21 0020400
Fax: +351 21 0020401
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hotelarts@viphotels.com
http://www.viphotels.com
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Useful information & Opening Hours
Time
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The hour in Portugal is the GMT.
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Weather
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In July the temperatures are very high, between 35º to 45º.
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Electricity
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The current is 220 volts AC, with a continental round pin plug.
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Post Offices
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Post offices are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. In main cities there is one post office station open on Saturdays.
Stamps are sold in Post Offices and also on shops bearing the red sign with the white horse. The Portuguese word for post office is "Correios" and for stamp is "selo".
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Driving
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All motor vehicles drive on the right. Unless otherwise indicated, vehicles approaching from the right have priority at junctions. Seatbelts are obligatory. The law is strict regarding drinking and driving. The maximum speed in towns is 50 km p/h and on main roads and highways is 90 and 120 km p/h respectively. Petrol stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On highways services stations are open 24 hours a day.
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Transports
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If you are planning to visit Lisbon city we suggest you to buy a pre-paid ticket that joint the bus and the underground.
You can by this special ticket at the airport information kiosks, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, or in the Oriente Station, in Parque das Nações. Some suggestions of pre-paid tickets:
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Single Urban ticket (1 hour)
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€1,15
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Single ticket for the network (1h30)
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€1,50
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One-Day network ticket
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€3.35
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Five-Day network ticket
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€13.50
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Banks
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Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Currency & credit cards
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The unit of currency is the Euro (€). Some banks have automatic exchange machines. Reception in most hotels will exchange money and they are entitled to charge a small extra amount to cover fluctuation exchange rates. Traveller cheques and Eurocheques are accepted by all Portuguese banks and exchange bureaus. Visa, Amex, Eurocard, Diner Club and Master Card are the most useful credit cards.
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Medical facilities
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Medical assistance is available in hospitals providing emergency service 24 hours a day. There are also many clinics open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In case of emergency dial the number 112. In case of road accident use the nearest SOS phone (orange).
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Chemists
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Chemists are open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. /3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. In every area, you can always find one that is open all night or on Sundays. See the sign on the door (white cross on green background) to find your nearest chemist. The Portuguese word for chemist is "Farmácia".
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Shops
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Shops are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (working days). On Saturdays most shops close at 1 p.m., even though there are some open in the afternoon.
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Shopping Centres
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Shopping Centres are open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. or midnight, every day of the week.
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Museums
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Museums are open from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
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Visiting suggestions*
Local
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Description
Interest monuments
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Transports
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Time to get there
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Links related
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Baixa
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Downtown
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In the Oriente station get the underground (Metro) to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line to Cais do Sodré (using the same ticket, cost € 0.75), and get out at Rossio.
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20 min.
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www.visitportugal.com
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Chiado
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Historic centre
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In the Oriente station get the underground (Metro) to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line to Cais do Sodré (using the same ticket, cost 0,75€), and get out at Baixa/-Chiado.
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20 min.
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www.visitportugal.com
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São Jorge Castle
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Old Lisbon
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In the Oriente station get the underground (Metro) to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line to Cais do Sodré (using the same ticket, cost 0,75€), and get out at Rossio. Get the Bus 37 to São Jorge Castle (ticket .€1.3).
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40 min.
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http://castelosaojorge.egeac.pt
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Belém
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Jerónimos Monastry
Tower of Belém
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In the Oriente station get the underground (Metro) to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line to Cais do Sodré and get out in the last stop. Get the Tram 15E to Algés and get out at Belém (ticket €1.3).
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30 min.
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www.mosteirojeronimos.pt/english/index.html
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Cascais
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Situated close to the sea and traditionally a fishing village. Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan town.
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In the Oriente station get the underground (Metro) to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line (using the same ticket, cost 0,75€), and get out at Cais do Sodré (last stop). The train station in Cais do Sodré takes you to Cascais. (Ticket €1.6).
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1h
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www.visitportugal.com
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Sintra
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Lord Byron called it "glorious Eden".
Monuments and palaces:
- Sintra National Palace
- Pena National Palace
- Moorish Castle
- Palace of Regaleira
- Palace of Seteais
- Palace of Monserrate
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In the Oriente train station get the train to Sintra in the green line (ticket €1.8) and get out at the last stop in Sintra.
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50 min.
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www.visitportugal.com
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*Departing from Parque das Nações.
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Embassies
Austria
Av. Infante Santo, 43-4.º
1399-046 Lisboa
Tel. 213958220 / 1 / 2
Fax 213958224
E-mail: lissabon-ob@bmaa.gv.at
Belgium
Praça Marquês de Pombal, 14-6.º
1269-024 Lisboa
Tel. 213170510
Fax 213561556
E-mail: lisbon@diplobel.org
Site: http://www.diplobel.org/portugal
Bulgaria
Rua do Sacramento à Lapa, 31
1200-792 Lisboa
Tel. 213976364 / 67
Fax: 213979272
E-mail: ebul@mail.telepac.pt
 Cyprus
Av. da Liberdade, 229 - 1.º
1250-142 Lisboa
Tel. 213194180
Fax 213194189
E-mail: chipre@netcabo.pt
 Czech Republic
Rua Pêro de Alenquer, 14
1400-294 Lisboa
Tel. 213010487
Fax 213010629
E-mail: lisbon@embassy.mzv.cz
Site: http://www.mfa.cz/lisbon
| Denmark
Rua Castilho, 14-C-3.º
1296-077 Lisboa
Tel. 213512960
Fax 213570124 / 213554615
E-mail: lisamb@um.dk
 Estonia
R. Camilo Castelo Branco, 34 - 4.º
1050-045 Lisboa
Tel. 213194150
Fax 213194155
embest@embest.pt
Finland
Rua Miguel Lupi, 12, 5.º
1249-080 Lisboa
Tel. 213933040
Fax 213904758
E-mail: sanomat.lis@formin.fi
Site:http://www.emb-finlandia.pt
France
Rua de Santos-O-Velho, 5
1249-079 LISBOA
Tel. 213939100
Fax 213939150 / 51
E-mail: ambafrance@hotmail.com Site:http://www.ambafrance-pt.org
Germany
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 38
1169-043 Lisboa
Endereço postal: Apartado 1046, 1051-001 Lisboa
Tel.: 21 881 02 10
Fax: 21 885 38 46
E-mail: info@lissabon.diplo.de
Site: http://www.Embaixada-alemanha.pt/
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Rua Alto do Duque, 13
1449-026 Lisboa
Tel. 213031260 - 5
Fax 213011205
E-mail: gremb.lis@mfa.gr
Hungary
Calçada de Santo Amaro, 85
1349-042 Lisboa
Tel. 213630395 / 213645929
Fax 213632314
E-mail: huemblis@mail.telepac.pt
Ireland
Rua da Imprensa à Estrela, 1 - 4.º
1200-684 Lisboa
Tel. 213929440
Fax 213977363
Italy
Largo do Conde Pombeiro, 6
1150-100 Lisboa Codex
Tel.: 21 35 15 320
Fax: 21 31 54 926
E-mail: segreteria-lisbona@esteri.it
Site: http://www.embital.pt/index.htm
Latvia
Travessa da Palmeira n.º 31 -A
1200-315 Lisboa
Tel. 213407170
Fax 213469045
E-mail: embassy.portugal@mfa.gov.lv
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Lithuania
Av. 5 de Outubro, 81 - 1.º Esq.
Apartado 14160
1050-050 Lisboa Codex
Tel. 217990110
Fax 217996363
E-mail: emb.lituania@mail.telepac.pt
Luxembourg
Rua das Janelas Verdes, 43
1200-690 Lisboa
Tel. 213931940
Fax 213901410
E-mail: lisbonne.amb@mae.etat.lu
Malta
Rua de S. Francisco Borja, 42 - B
1200-843 Lisboa
Tel. 213961823 / 219292167
Fax 213973656
Av. Infante Santo, 43 - 5.º
1399-011 Lisboa
Tel. 213914900
Fax 213966436
E-mail: nlgovlis@netcabo.pt
Site: http://www.emb-paisesbaixos.pt
| Poland
Avenida das Descobertas, 2
1400-092 Lisboa
Tel: 21 3012350 / 21 3014200 / 21 3018639
Fax: 21 3010202
E-mail: Konsulat@mail.telepac.pt
Site: http://www.emb-polonia.pt/
Romania
Rua de São Caetano, 5
1200-828 Lisboa
Tel. 213960866 / 213968812 / 213966463
Fax 213960984
 Slovenia
Av. da Liberdade, 49, 6.º Esq.
1250-139 Lisboa
Tel. 213423301
Fax 213423305
E-mail: vli@mzz-dkp.gov.si
 Spain
Rua do Salitre, 1
1269-052 Lisboa
Tel. 213472381 / 2 / 3
Fax 213472384
E-mail: embesppt@correo.mae.es
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Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 19, 7.º - Dt.º
1050-116 Lisboa
Tel. 21 3583309
Fax 21 3583300
E-mail: emslovak@mail.telepac.pt
Sweden
Rua Miguel Lupi, 12, 2.º
1249-077 Lisboa
Tel. 213942260
Fax 213942261
Site: http://www.embsuecia.pt
E-mail: emb.suecia.lis@mail.telepac
 United Kingdom
Rua de São Bernardo, 33
1249-082 Lisboa
Tel. 213924000
Fax 213924183
E-mail: ppa@lisbon.mail.fco.gov.uk Site:http://www.uk-embassy.pt
 European Representation in Portugal
Largo Jean Monnet, 1 - 10º
1069 - 068 Lisboa
Tel.: (+351) 213 509 800
Fax: (+351) 213 509 801
E-Mail: comm-rep-lisbonne@ec.europa.eu
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Our contacts
In case you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, for the following contacts.
IPGS team
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Team project for logistic matters
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Luís Evangelista
Luis.evangelsista@dgaep.gov.pt
Inês Nolasco
Ines.nolasco@dgaep.gov.pt
Cristina Evaristo
Cristina.evaristo@dgaep.gov.pt
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Célia Fernandes
celia.fernandes@dgaep.gov.pt
00351 21 391 56 48
Ana Graça
ana.graca@dgaep.gov.pt.
0035121 391 56 34
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Enjoy your stay in Lisbon!
IPSG – Paper 01 - Practical Information Guide - meeting 16/17 July 2007 PT
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