Built on seven hills, Lisbon is the city of lookouts and games of light. Very popular with artists, it hosts many original sites, such as the Belém district for example. You can discover all the eras that have marked the city, passing through the monastery of Hieronymites, the MAAT (design museum), the royal palace of Ajuda, or the cultural center of Belém. Take the famous tram and go to the Ribeira market to enjoy typical dishes, or in the Bairro Alto for a drink while listening to music. If you like green and airy spaces, Lisbon also boasts many parks and botanical gardens open to the public.
FAQs for Lisbon
Are there still traces of Arab-Muslim civilization in Lisbon? Even though after the Reconquista the Great Mosque was transformed into a Cathedral, many details and sites still bear witness to this multiculturalism. Alfama and Mouraria are the only districts that retain this slice of history.
What are the local events that can be attended in Lisbon? You can take part in Carnival, half-marathon in March or September, popular old-town festivities in June, the festival "Rock in Rio Lisboa" every two years in summer, etc.
