Lisbon is one of the best European capitals the “power” of which is sometimes underestimated, but all those underestimations just fade away right after a visit to Lisbon, which very often can be regarded as one of the best and most attractive capitals in Europe.
Portuguese cuisine – Although you might expect to see some typical European stuff in the Portuguese cuisine, it stands out with its “solutions” and I would even say ingredients. There are many places to try the taste of local cuisine and you don’t need to visit the best restaurants or cafes. Don’t forget that you are in the Portuguese capital, thus the city “breathes in and out” Portuguese culture, including its cuisine. Make sure to try their sea bass with seaweed and egg tarts (pasteis de nata) by all means!
A whole bunch of attractions is represented by Lisbon streets. They feature unique architecture, and walking along them means traveling through time and exploring the best of this city. The city would beyond a shadow of doubt much more interesting had the earthquake in 1755 not taken place.
You will be amazed by the walls of Lisbon. You might have seen something similar in Barcelona. The walls are covered byazulejos, which are ceramic tiles. By the way, if you enjoy these walls and I do believe you will, I recommend you visiting Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
We all know which the best museums in the world are, among them we have French Louvre, Spanish Prado and of course, Portuguese Gulbenkian Musuem, which presents Oriental and Western Art. Two other Portuguese museums, Lisbon prides itself in possessing are Museu Berardo which includes 20th-21st century art, among them works by Picasso, and Museu de Arte Antiga, which is a 17th century mansion.
Lisbon is a city, where peaceful atmosphere rules and where serenity dominates. Being full of tourists especially during summer-time, Lisbon is surprisingly quiet. It wer you breathe the Atlantic air. Take an hour ride by train and you will reach the beaches, where you can lie on the sand, sunbathe or hit the waves.
Lastly, a major place for a walk in Lisbon is the Bairro Alto. It’s an area with over 250 bars and cafes and luxurious restaurants. But what makes this area particularly interesting are the graffiti-plastered walls of the streets.
