- Rough Guide
- Date: 2003-02-24
- ISBN: 9781858289069
- Area: Europe
Lisbon (Lisboa), Europe’s most westerly capital, is fast becoming one of the continent’s most vibrant cities. Set on a series of hills overlooking the broad estuary of the Rio Tejo (River Tagus), most visitors are struck by its stunning location and effortless beauty. But its historic significance and faded charm also embrace a modern and forward-thinking lifestyle. Old men still grill sardines on cobbled streets in front of crumbling mansions, but alongside you’ll find cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, many of them influenced by the tastes of African and Brazilian immigrants from Portugal’s former colonies. It’s an immediately likeable place, perhaps gentler than any capital should be; a big city that remains human in pace and scale.
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