Lisbon, a city built on seven hills by the Tagus River, boasts springtime temperatures during the winter and is freshened by a breeze from the Atlantic during the summer. This city offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity of both modern and ancient architecture which ranges from Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque and traditional Portuguese styles and designs.

See:

• Belém – with its monuments to the Age of Discovery including the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and Monument to the Discoveries.
• Alfama District – the historical centre - a maze of medieval alleys, crumbling houses, tiny shops and tile panels that lead to a whitewashed church, a restaurant and a terrace with views of the river.
• Bairro Alto – nightlife and shopping Mecca, Lisbon’s cultural and bohemian heart.
• Surrounding Towns – Cascais, a cosmopolitan town with lavish villas, fashionable shops, restaurants and bars; Estoril, 40 minutes by train, presents Europe’s largest casino and spectacular golf courses; and Sintra, one of Europe's most romantic and charming towns, just a 40 minute train ride away.

Experience:

• Café Pasteis de Belém – opened in 1837 and still going strong, is a restaurant/café which produces over 14,000 pastries every day. Taste some of the most delicious flavours of Portugal pastries.
• Festivities – festivals and carnivals are held almost every month including Rock in Rio – Lisboa in May, the biggest musical entertainment event in the world.
• Museums – Berardo, one of the world’s greatest modern art collections; Gulbenkian Museum, treasures from the East and the West; and MuDe-Design and Fashion Museum featuring fashion and designs by some 230 designers.
• Churches – apart from the World Heritage Listed Jerónimos Monastery, there are many churches to discover.
• Bridges – experience the Vasco da Gama Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges and the 25 de Abril Bridge, longer than the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge it resembles.

Secrets of the City:

• Palaces – Fronteira Palace features stunning formal gardens with tiles, statutes and fountains. The Ajuda Palace is another Palace which is one Europe’s most romantic buildings.
• Miradouro da Graça – is situated by Graça Church (one of the city’s oldest) and offers a splendid panoramic view of São Jorge Castle and central Lisbon.
• Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte – the highest point in the city offering an even more widespread view of the city and castle.