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Spread across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tejo, Lisbon offers all the delights you’d expect of Portugal’s star attraction, yet with
half the fuss of other European capitals.
Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part
of the colourful cityscape, but the real delights of discovery lie in
wandering the narrow lanes of Lisbon’s lovely backstreets.
As bright yellow trams wind their way through curvy tree-lined streets, Lisboêtas stroll through the old quarters, much as they’ve done for centuries. Village-life gossip in old Alfama is exchanged at the public baths or over fresh bread and wine at tiny patio restaurants as fadistas (proponents of fado, Portugal’s traditional melancholic singing) perform in the background.
Meanwhile, in other parts of town, visitors and locals chase the ghosts of Pessoa in warmly lit 1930s-era cafés or walk along the seaside that once saw the celebrated return of Vasco da Gama. Yet, while history is very much alive in centuries-old Lisbon, its spirit is undeniably youthful.
As bright yellow trams wind their way through curvy tree-lined streets, Lisboêtas stroll through the old quarters, much as they’ve done for centuries. Village-life gossip in old Alfama is exchanged at the public baths or over fresh bread and wine at tiny patio restaurants as fadistas (proponents of fado, Portugal’s traditional melancholic singing) perform in the background.
Meanwhile, in other parts of town, visitors and locals chase the ghosts of Pessoa in warmly lit 1930s-era cafés or walk along the seaside that once saw the celebrated return of Vasco da Gama. Yet, while history is very much alive in centuries-old Lisbon, its spirit is undeniably youthful.
Directions
Airplane: the region is covered by the Lisbon International Airport. To reach the city center from there, you can take the public transports or a car (Taxis: Tel: + 351 21 466 0101/+ 351 21 465 95 00).
Subway: The Lisbon Airport is in the subway Red line. The subway works every day from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM. For more information, visit metro.transporteslisboa.pt
Bus: To reach the center from the airport, you can take the following. Buses Nº 208, Nº 705, Nº 722, Nº 744, Nº 783. For more information, visit carris.transporteslisboa.pt.
HOW TO REACH THE FESTIVAL VENUES IN LISBON
Espaço Nimas (Avenida 5 de Outubro, 42B, 1050-057 Lisboa) Lisboa
Subway: Saldanha | Buses: 713, 716, 726, 742
Teatro Tivoli (Avenida da Liberdade, 182 A, 1250-146 Lisboa)
Subway: Avenida
Buses: 709, 711, 732, 736, 207
Subway: The Lisbon Airport is in the subway Red line. The subway works every day from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM. For more information, visit metro.transporteslisboa.pt
Bus: To reach the center from the airport, you can take the following. Buses Nº 208, Nº 705, Nº 722, Nº 744, Nº 783. For more information, visit carris.transporteslisboa.pt.
HOW TO REACH THE FESTIVAL VENUES IN LISBON
Espaço Nimas (Avenida 5 de Outubro, 42B, 1050-057 Lisboa) Lisboa
Subway: Saldanha | Buses: 713, 716, 726, 742
Teatro Tivoli (Avenida da Liberdade, 182 A, 1250-146 Lisboa)
Subway: Avenida
Buses: 709, 711, 732, 736, 207
Get to Know the Region of Lisbon
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