Lisbon has been known for centuries as the Queen of the Sea, thanks to its great maritime heritage and its enviable position at the far western corner of Europe, where the continent meets the endless Atlantic. As a holiday destination it’s packed full of cultural treasures, vibrant nightclubs, bustling shops and charming cafés.
Lisbon boasts an assortment of palaces and monuments including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Having been largely rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in 1755, the city has a very unified style. From the magnificent Rua Augusta Arch in Praça do Comércio to the elegant seafront tower at Belem, every historic building in the city is unrivalled in its beauty.
Appreciate Lisbon’s heritage with a stroll through the gardens of the Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira or enjoy a light bite for lunch at the Café A Brasileira. Revel in the time-old atmosphere and take it easy over a glass of Medronho brandy or a pasteis de natas.
For a taste of modern cosmopolitan culture, head to the Bairro Alto neighbourhood, where you’ll find bustling shops as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs. The Ascensor da Glória is a funicular railway which connects the Bairro Alto to Lisbon’s Pombaline downtown, allowing you to sit back and watch the beauty of the city’s architecture as you pass by.
Lisbon is nowadays also a great destination for popular music and film festivals as well as art galleries and museums, including the original Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. The city was named the European Capital of Culture in 1994 and hosted the 1998 World Expo’ and the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest.
WINGED BOOTS WISDOM
For a top-notch day out, head to the Parque Eduardo VII where you’ll find not only a glorious open space perfect for a walk or a picnic, but plenty of museums and monuments to admire.
Lisbon has been known for centuries as the Queen of the Sea, thanks to its great maritime heritage and its enviable position at the far western corner of Europe, where the continent meets the endless Atlantic. As a holiday destination it’s packed full of cultural treasures, vibrant nightclubs, bustling shops and charming cafés.
Lisbon boasts an assortment of palaces and monuments including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Having been largely rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in 1755, the city has a very unified style. From the magnificent Rua Augusta Arch in Praça do Comércio to the elegant seafront tower at Belem, every historic building in the city is unrivalled in its beauty.
Appreciate Lisbon’s heritage with a stroll through the gardens of the Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira or enjoy a light bite for lunch at the Café A Brasileira. Revel in the time-old atmosphere and take it easy over a glass of Medronho brandy or a pasteis de natas.
For a taste of modern cosmopolitan culture, head to the Bairro Alto neighbourhood, where you’ll find bustling shops as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs. The Ascensor da Glória is a funicular railway which connects the Bairro Alto to Lisbon’s Pombaline downtown, allowing you to sit back and watch the beauty of the city’s architecture as you pass by.
Lisbon is nowadays also a great destination for popular music and film festivals as well as art galleries and museums, including the original Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. The city was named the European Capital of Culture in 1994 and hosted the 1998 World Expo’ and the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest.
WINGED BOOTS WISDOM
For a top-notch day out, head to the Parque Eduardo VII where you’ll find not only a glorious open space perfect for a walk or a picnic, but plenty of museums and monuments to admire.
Lisbon has been known for centuries as the Queen of the Sea, thanks to its great maritime heritage and its enviable position at the far western corner of Europe, where the continent meets the endless Atlantic. As a holiday destination it’s packed full of cultural treasures, vibrant nightclubs, bustling shops and charming cafés.
Lisbon boasts an assortment of palaces and monuments including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Having been largely rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in 1755, the city has a very unified style. From the magnificent Rua Augusta Arch in Praça do Comércio to the elegant seafront tower at Belem, every historic building in the city is unrivalled in its beauty.
Appreciate Lisbon’s heritage with a stroll through the gardens of the Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira or enjoy a light bite for lunch at the Café A Brasileira. Revel in the time-old atmosphere and take it easy over a glass of Medronho brandy or a pasteis de natas.
For a taste of modern cosmopolitan culture, head to the Bairro Alto neighbourhood, where you’ll find bustling shops as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs. The Ascensor da Glória is a funicular railway which connects the Bairro Alto to Lisbon’s Pombaline downtown, allowing you to sit back and watch the beauty of the city’s architecture as you pass by.
Lisbon is nowadays also a great destination for popular music and film festivals as well as art galleries and museums, including the original Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. The city was named the European Capital of Culture in 1994 and hosted the 1998 World Expo’ and the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest.
WINGED BOOTS WISDOM
For a top-notch day out, head to the Parque Eduardo VII where you’ll find not only a glorious open space perfect for a walk or a picnic, but plenty of museums and monuments to admire.