Lisbon

All About the City of Lisbon

This bustling historic capital is one of Europe's most vibrant and buzzed-about destinations. Chock full of character and charm, Lisbon is a city of spectactular contrasts, where unique traditions and cultural heritage blend seamlessly with modern trends and lifestyles. 

The gateway to both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Lisbon is a dynamic port city that fuses together two distinct but complementary lifestyles, giving visitors a mix of European culture, cuisine, and cosmopolitan flair. Regal palaces and cathedrals, busy markets and plazas, and quiet city gardens converge to create the unique rhythm of Lisboeta life.

Strolling along the mosaic sidewalks, you're likely to hear beautiful fado music echoing from tiny patio taverns, see colorful clotheslines strung between open windows and smell the mix of delicious herbs and garlic wafting through al fresco restaurants in the Alfama quarter or along Bairro Alto. 

If you appreciate old-world architecture, be sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.