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Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is having a moment. It is the place on everyone’s lips and its breezy sea views, glossy tiled facades and red roofs feature on many an Instagram feed.
The food surprises, with a depth far beyond the famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) that are so known and loved.
There is history; from the 12th-century Moorish castle that dominates the skyline to the magnificent 16th-century Manueline monastery of Jerónimos, and the bombastic 18th-century heart of Lisbon, built after so much of the city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.
There is authentic, genuine and welcoming hospitality; and a wave of new and affordable hotels along cobbled streets and flanking bougainvillea-clad squares, all of which brim with a sense of place.
The food surprises, with a depth far beyond the famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) that are so known and loved.
There is history; from the 12th-century Moorish castle that dominates the skyline to the magnificent 16th-century Manueline monastery of Jerónimos, and the bombastic 18th-century heart of Lisbon, built after so much of the city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.
There is authentic, genuine and welcoming hospitality; and a wave of new and affordable hotels along cobbled streets and flanking bougainvillea-clad squares, all of which brim with a sense of place.
Like all European cities, Lisbon oozes with history (truly, you can't turn a corner without running into a castle or a UNESCO World Heritage Site), but it's also been home to a meaningful renaissance as of late, with flocks of young creatives taking advantage of the city's inexpensive rent and high livability factor.
The result is a celebration of Portugal's unique culture both in real time, and with respect to the countless monarchies and armies that ruled the city in centuries past, all in a locale that's a stone's throw from both seaside resorts and wineries that are considered some of Europe's best.
The city itself is built on a series of hills that are most easily navigated by foot, and though that's all the better for burning off egg pastries and extra glasses of port, you'll also want to take advantage of trams (most famously the antique Tram 28) to assist with some of the more onerous steeps.
The result is a celebration of Portugal's unique culture both in real time, and with respect to the countless monarchies and armies that ruled the city in centuries past, all in a locale that's a stone's throw from both seaside resorts and wineries that are considered some of Europe's best.
The city itself is built on a series of hills that are most easily navigated by foot, and though that's all the better for burning off egg pastries and extra glasses of port, you'll also want to take advantage of trams (most famously the antique Tram 28) to assist with some of the more onerous steeps.
‘ Unlike so much of the world, Lisbon has not gone global: it remains resolutely Portuguese, looking out to sea,
with its back to the rest of Europe and its identity intact ’
with its back to the rest of Europe and its identity intact ’
The many elevations of the city also offer constant viewpoints, with photo-worthy vistas of the river from nearly every street and restaurant. Several locals helped us suss out the best spots, including actress Annabelle Wallis, who grew up in the nearby, and enviably adorable, town of Cascais.
Even for a city built on seven hills, Lisbon has had more than its fair share of ups and downs. Lately, though, it's been nothing but sunshine and sea breezes. Now the rest of the world is turning up to discover one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities as it rides a high tide of creativity and optimism.
Even for a city built on seven hills, Lisbon has had more than its fair share of ups and downs. Lately, though, it's been nothing but sunshine and sea breezes. Now the rest of the world is turning up to discover one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities as it rides a high tide of creativity and optimism.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is having a moment. It is the place on everyone’s lips and its breezy sea views, glossy tiled facades and red roofs feature on many an Instagram feed.
The food surprises, with a depth far beyond the famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) that are so known and loved.
There is history; from the 12th-century Moorish castle that dominates the skyline to the magnificent 16th-century Manueline monastery of Jerónimos, and the bombastic 18th-century heart of Lisbon, built after so much of the city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.
There is authentic, genuine and welcoming hospitality; and a wave of new and affordable hotels along cobbled streets and flanking bougainvillea-clad squares, all of which brim with a sense of place.
The food surprises, with a depth far beyond the famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) that are so known and loved.
There is history; from the 12th-century Moorish castle that dominates the skyline to the magnificent 16th-century Manueline monastery of Jerónimos, and the bombastic 18th-century heart of Lisbon, built after so much of the city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.
There is authentic, genuine and welcoming hospitality; and a wave of new and affordable hotels along cobbled streets and flanking bougainvillea-clad squares, all of which brim with a sense of place.
‘ Unlike so much of the world, Lisbon has not gone global: it remains resolutely Portuguese, looking out to sea, with its back to the rest of Europe and its identity intact ’
Like all European cities, Lisbon oozes with history (truly, you can't turn a corner without running into a castle or a UNESCO World Heritage Site), but it's also been home to a meaningful renaissance as of late, with flocks of young creatives taking advantage of the city's inexpensive rent and high livability factor.
The result is a celebration of Portugal's unique culture both in real time, and with respect to the countless monarchies and armies that ruled the city in centuries past, all in a locale that's a stone's throw from both seaside resorts and wineries that are considered some of Europe's best.
The city itself is built on a series of hills that are most easily navigated by foot, and though that's all the better for burning off egg pastries and extra glasses of port, you'll also want to take advantage of trams (most famously the antique Tram 28) to assist with some of the more onerous steeps.
The result is a celebration of Portugal's unique culture both in real time, and with respect to the countless monarchies and armies that ruled the city in centuries past, all in a locale that's a stone's throw from both seaside resorts and wineries that are considered some of Europe's best.
The city itself is built on a series of hills that are most easily navigated by foot, and though that's all the better for burning off egg pastries and extra glasses of port, you'll also want to take advantage of trams (most famously the antique Tram 28) to assist with some of the more onerous steeps.
The many elevations of the city also offer constant viewpoints, with photo-worthy vistas of the river from nearly every street and restaurant. Several locals helped us suss out the best spots, including actress Annabelle Wallis, who grew up in the nearby, and enviably adorable, town of Cascais.
Even for a city built on seven hills, Lisbon has had more than its fair share of ups and downs. Lately, though, it's been nothing but sunshine and sea breezes. Now the rest of the world is turning up to discover one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities as it rides a high tide of creativity and optimism.
Even for a city built on seven hills, Lisbon has had more than its fair share of ups and downs. Lately, though, it's been nothing but sunshine and sea breezes. Now the rest of the world is turning up to discover one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful cities as it rides a high tide of creativity and optimism.
