Lisbon Travel Guide
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The city on Seven Hills, the birthplace of fado, a maze of dark and narrow streets that date back for centuries, and now, more than ever, Europe's westernmost capital city has quickly become one of the most cosmopolitan. Prized for its seamless mixture of tradition and modernity, Lisbon is like no other place on earth. From Alfama, to the Parque das … Read Lisbon introduction
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Modern hotel with views of the Tejo River is located near Expo 98 site, Parque das Nacoes; the staff is multilingual.
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I first visited Lisbon in 1975 and it retains old-fashioned charm, despite an increase in tourism and its effects. Some of the taxi drivers are very grumpy and unpleasant, even dangerous drivers ... more
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Introduction
Lisbon's position on seven low hills beside a river once lured traders and settlers, and it's still a stunning site. Add to that its cultural diversity, laid-back feel and architectural time warp, and you have one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe - and also one of the most economical.
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Casa dos Bicos This whimsical 16th-century mansion was one of the few to survive the 1755 earthquake. Built by Afonso de Albuquerque, former viceroy to India, it's known as the House of 'Points' or 'Spikes' because of its diamond-shaped stone facade. As it houses the Comemorações dos …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 720000 Area : 87km² Longitude / Latitude : -9.13000011444 / 38.7299995422 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Lisbon airport is the city's main international gateway (Portugal's other international airports are at Porto and Faro). All overland connections are through Spain, of course. The two main rail crossings are at Vilar Formoso (the Paris to Lisbon line) and at …
History
Recent History In recent years, more stable government combined with massive EU funding (especially welcome in Lisbon after a major fire in 1988 destroyed the Chiado district) has led to the city's rejuvenation. In 1994, it returned to the limelight as European City of Culture. The following …
Weather
Lisbon lies in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic zones, thereby enjoying a pleasantly temperate climate year-round. Its mean annual temperature is 17°C (63°F), with average temperatures in winter of 13°C (55°F) and 27°C (80°F) in summer. Even …
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Overview
Lisbon bears the mark of an incredible heritage with laid-back pride. The city also presents an intriguing variety of faces to those who negotiate its switchback streets. In the oldest neighborhoods, stepped alleys are lined with pastel-color houses and crossed by laundry hung out to dry; here …
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