| Lisbons superb natural setting, spread across | | | | drink at, or you can join the chaos inside the |
| seven hills and hugging the banks of the wide | | | | crazy clubs. Despite being one of the loveliest |
| River Tagus estuary. It is the only European | | | | parts of town with an incredible view. |
| capital with Atlantic beaches. | | | | Baixa the promenade was established following |
| Traditionally, the night life centre has been Bairro | | | | the devastating earthquake of 1755 and has been |
| Alto, with its traditional, canteen-style bars and | | | | the site of numerous events over the years. |
| upscale discos. The bars are often stay open as | | | | Initially, only the elite were permitted to enjoy the |
| late as 0400. The minimum age for purchasing | | | | promenade, a prohibition enforced until 1821. |
| alcohol is 16 years. | | | | Among the charming fountains and cafe tables |
| Bairro Alto is an old traditional quarter in Lisbon. | | | | stands a richly detailed monument honouring WWI |
| Besides the traditional shops, a new dynamic is | | | | casualties. |
| growing there. Rua Augusta is located in one of | | | | Estrela is a magnificent garden and is a must see |
| the busiest quarters of Lisbon. It is closed to | | | | in Lisbon. The flowers are beautifully scattered |
| traffic, this pedestrians street has all sorts of | | | | throughout the entire garden, and a water side |
| shops for all sorts of tastes, flower peddlers, hot | | | | cafe overlooks the lake. You will enjoy feeding |
| chestnuts sellers, street cafes, independent street | | | | the ducks and the fish that are eager for a tasty |
| Artists like the statue man or the familiar | | | | treat. |
| harmonica player. This street has on the northern | | | | Founded by petroleum mogul Calouste Gulbenkian |
| extreme the Rossio Square and on the southern | | | | and maintained by the foundation bearing his |
| extreme the Commerce Square. | | | | name, this stunning facility boasts two galleries, |
| The Docas are located in Alcantara, underneath | | | | three concert halls, and an orchestra. |
| the 25 de Abril bridge. There are many | | | | Comprehensive exhibits feature Egyptian, Oriental, |
| restaurants and bars literally on the docks of the | | | | Greco-Roman and European art and boast names |
| Rio Tejo. There are tables outside to dine and | | | | such as Rembrandt, Ruebens, and Renoir. |