Portugal History

Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. The Alfama is one of the oldest quarters in Lisboa. Since it largely survived the earthquake of 1755, the area still retains much of its original layout. Adjacent to the Alfama are the likewise old quarters of Castelo and Mouraria, on the western and northern slopes of the hill that is crowned by St. George's Castle. Every year in June, the streets of all three quarters come alive with the feasts in honour of the popular saints. The Graça quarter and the churches of São Vicente de Fora and Santa Engrácia are within walking distance of this area. Radiant skies brighten the monumental city, with its typical tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, where one can hear the fado being played and sung at night. But Lisbon is also the stage for popular festivities, the place for exquisite shopping , exciting nightlife , and interesting museums , a place from where motorways branch off in different directions.

One of the best cites in Portugal for nightlife, sightseeing and food...also a lot of history regarding the rising of "Universities" in Portugal.

Lisboa is a lovely city indeed... sea-views, narrow streets, sights, squares, museums, eats, history, port wines... there's lots ... and there's lots of charm in it too ... but the highlight for me has to be its association with one of twentieth century's greatest poets Fernando Pessoa ... don't miss his statue and his haunts in the city, and do go to the Pessoa museum where they have got some of his manuscripts, photos and other items ... the staff are very helpful there if you are interested and you can buy interesting souvenirs there like Pessoa pencils and t-shirts if you are into it ...

Great city that is very friendly and full of history.

Lisboa is a lovely city indeed... sea-views, narrow streets, sights, squares, museums, eats, history, port wines... there's lots ... and there's lots of charm in it too ... but the highlight for me has to be its association with one of twentieth century's greatest poets Fernando Pessoa ... don't miss his statue and his haunts in the city, and do go to the Pessoa museum where they have got some of his manuscripts, photos and other items ... the staff are very helpful there if you are interested and you can buy interesting souvenirs there like Pessoa pencils and t-shirts if you are into it ...