Lisbon is the western capital in Europe. It is located in the west of the country, on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the point where the river Tagus flows into this Ocean. It has a municipal population of 564,477, while the Lisbon Metropolitan Area has around 2.8 million inhabitants in total. The charm of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the past; renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle mirror the city's rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this capital city uniquely from the other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.
 | A city set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés promises a lot to discover: Its downtown, Baixa, is the heart of the city where two of the most important squares are located: Rossio and Comércio Squares; Alfama and Mouraria are situated on the hill around St. George’s Castle; Bairro Alto and Madragoa are Lisbon’s most traditional quarters with their typical streets; and Belém, set on Tagus River, offers an unforgettable experience of city’s past at the present. |
Lisbon also hosts a great number of remarkable museums of ancient and modern art, some of which are Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Coach Museum, and Carmo Archaeological Museum. But, Lisbon is not only culture and history; Bairro Alto is the center of nightlife with various restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can also be listened.
When tired of sight-seeing, shopping in Lisbon will take all your tiredness away! The biggest shopping mall in Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo, will offer you innumerous options. For those who prefer to shop in local markets, there is a fascinating flea market at the Campo de Santa Clara.
The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in its narrow streets and up and down roads! Every narrow street will tell you a different story and every story will reach to your heart easily. Night and day, feel Lisbon! Live Lisbon!
Reference: “Lisbon Guide”: http://www.lisbon-guide.info/
Reference: “Wikipedia” : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon Lisbon Gallery 
Others places close to Lisbon:
http://www.visitlisboa.com/around_lisboa.asp?lng=uk
http://www.visitlisboa.com/regiao_lisboa.asp?lng=uk
Other links about tourism in Lisbon: Visitlisboa.com: www.visitlisboa.com Golisbon.com: www.golisbon.com Lisbon Guide: http://www.lisbon-guide.info/ |
