Welcome to Lisbon Portugal
The Portuguese capital city of Lisbon and is situated along the River Tagus where its crystal clear waves flow and mingle with the the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Although considered as economically advanced and modern city, the charms and appeal of Lisbon lie not on its businesses and towering skyscrapers. Rather, its appeal among visitors and tourist is deeply rooted in its connection with the past.
Lisbon, Portugal is one of those cities that make for a perfect venue to reminisce about history and past cultures. Those years, decades and centuries we were so unfortunate as to not see and experience ourselves come alive again the moment one sets eyes on the cobbled streets, antique fountains, fairytale-like palaces and romantic bridges adorning this old and majestic European city.
Legend has it that Lisbon was built atop seven hills, and crowning some of these hills are castles several centuries old that has survived the ravages brought by time and the elements, not to mention the historic earthquake of 1755 that had leveled the city to the ground. The castle of Lisbon called the Castle of Sao Jorge is the crowning jewel of the tallest of the seven hills and is flocked by archaeologists, historians, and tourists by their millions.
The City of Lisbon is a rainbow of historic architectural styles, from Baroque cathedrals such as the Estrela Basilica to the Gothic style of the Elevador de Santa Justa and the Sao Roque Church in the Manueline style. Even a trip in the downtown area called the Baixia is a stroll along architectural styles of different eras. Museums, cafes, inns, restaurants, houses, historic landmarks and other buildings in the Romanesque, Modern, Gothic, Manueline and Baroque style sit comfortable side-by-side with the shiny cobbled streets of Lisbon found in between them.