Cross the famous Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores square and Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years. The majestic Commerce square, in front of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of  ancient Lisbon.
 
Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: the XVI century "pointed stones" palace, Saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century

 Cathedral of Lisbon, Saint Vincent Monastery and Saint Engracia church.
 
Go up the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another belvedere waits you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal -imposing XIX century palace.

 Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship docks.
 
On the way to Belem quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. A free taste of Port wine will offered in honour of the conference participants.
 
On the way back we go by the elegant ambassadors' residential area, Monsanto park, the XVIII century aqueduct, Spain square, the bullfight ring - oriental style construction from the XIX century, Republic avenue - the widest and longest with XIX century palaces and modern Lisbon.