Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal is one of most exotic destinations in Europe, featuring mighty baroque churches, amazing landscapes, intimate alleyways and home of dozen historical sites. The city lies in western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. For Lisbon travelers who want to seek more information, new [...]

Popular for its magnificent façades, reminiscent of long-past times, theatres and traditions, Lisbon’s Chiado district boasts an abundance of restaurants, bars, cafes and some of the most prestigious shopping addresses. For a long time the Chiado quarter was considered to be the most elegant shopping area in Lisbon. Now shopping takes place mostly in streets [...]

Baixa is considered as the real city center of Lisbon. The Pombaline Baixa is an elegant district, primarily constructed after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. It takes its name from Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, first Marquess of Pombal, the Prime Minister to Joseph I of Portugal from 1750 to 1777 and key figure of [...]

Located on the north bank of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon is in its strong links with the past, renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle mirror the city’s rich cultural heritage. Lisbon’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this unique capital of other European capitals and make it a [...]