The City of Seven Hills

Lisbons superb natural setting, spread acrossdrink at, or you can join the chaos inside the
seven hills and hugging the banks of the widecrazy clubs. Despite being one of the loveliest
River Tagus estuary. It is the only Europeanparts of town with an incredible view.
capital with Atlantic beaches.Baixa the promenade was established following
Traditionally, the night life centre has been Bairrothe devastating earthquake of 1755 and has been
Alto, with its traditional, canteen-style bars andthe site of numerous events over the years.
upscale discos. The bars are often stay open asInitially, only the elite were permitted to enjoy the
late as 0400. The minimum age for purchasingpromenade, 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 iscasualties.
growing there. Rua Augusta is located in one ofEstrela is a magnificent garden and is a must see
the busiest quarters of Lisbon. It is closed toin Lisbon. The flowers are beautifully scattered
traffic, this pedestrians street has all sorts ofthroughout the entire garden, and a water side
shops for all sorts of tastes, flower peddlers, hotcafe overlooks the lake. You will enjoy feeding
chestnuts sellers, street cafes, independent streetthe ducks and the fish that are eager for a tasty
Artists like the statue man or the familiartreat.
harmonica player. This street has on the northernFounded by petroleum mogul Calouste Gulbenkian
extreme the Rossio Square and on the southernand maintained by the foundation bearing his
extreme the Commerce Square.name, this stunning facility boasts two galleries,
The Docas are located in Alcantara, underneaththree concert halls, and an orchestra.
the 25 de Abril bridge. There are manyComprehensive exhibits feature Egyptian, Oriental,
restaurants and bars literally on the docks of theGreco-Roman and European art and boast names
Rio Tejo. There are tables outside to dine andsuch as Rembrandt, Ruebens, and Renoir.