Hi, I’m Rebecca Brayton and welcome to watchmojo.com. Today, we will be profiling the most visited city in Portugal: Lisbon.
Lisbon has enough and facilities around the capital to make it your favourite tourist destination. Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It has a municipal population of over 564.000, while the Lisbon area in total has around 2.8 million inhabitants.
Lisbon is the capital in Europe. It is located in the west of the country on the Atlantic at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Lisbon lies in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean zones, thereby enjoying a pleasantly climate year-round. Its mean annual is 63 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperature is in winter of 55 and 80 in the summer. July and August are the , months, while November to February are the and .
The city of Lisbon is rich in : romanesque, gothic, baroque, traditional , modern and postmodern can be found all over the city. The city is crossed by great and monuments particularly in the upper districts.
A city is set on seven with its cobblestone pavements and streets full of art nouveau . You will find yourself wandering through eighteenth-century squares and getting lost in the maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient .
The of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the past: renovated palaces, magnificent and an impressive castle mirror the city’s rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this capital city from the other European capitals and make it a fascinating and comprehensive city to visit. Lisbon is a city with over 20 centuries of history.
But Lisbon isn’t all culture and history. Bairro Alto is the center of with various restaurants and bars where traditional Portuguese music can also be heard. Follow that with a dive into the spectacular and spend your nights indulging in the city’s gastronomic delights or bar hopping through the cobbled alleys.
The Lisbon coasts hosts some fine beaches at Casceis and Estero, villages like Sesimbra and the forests and magical architecture of Sintra with its rural and stunning from Lisbon to the wild Atlantic. If that’s not enough, take a along the Sado for a view of the coast.
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities with a variety of , and activities. In addition, the standard of English is generally very good, and Lisbon is connected by short and flights to other major European cities.