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On the right hand bank of the river Tagus, Lisbon is a city whose legendary history stretches back over twenty centuries.

The maritime Voyages of Discovery turned Lisbon into one of the world’s great ports and the centre of an empire that stretched from Brazil in the West to India in the East. On the banks of the river, great monuments testify to that history.

After the earthquake of 1755, the Baixa Pombalina downtown was rebuilt in the classical style while many of its adjoining medieval neighbourhoods survived and are now home to an amazing array of stores, restaurants and cafés.

Lisbon’s exceptional and highly individualistic light has charmed writers, photographers and filmmakers with the polychrome façade tiles serving to create a particular atmosphere.

On foot, by tram, boat or walking the banks of the Tagus, and even on the metro - an open underground museum of contemporary Portuguese art, any means serves to reveal the cultural diversity of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.

Azulejos in the Metro / Wander around and get out at all the stations. Look at the walls and discover art works in the Lisbon Metro.	Lisboa & the Fado / In Lisbon, the nights begin with Fado.	Manueline art in Lisboa / The Tower of Belém and the Monastery of Jerónimos in Belém are the capital’s Manueline art landmarks. But they are by no means its only such monuments.	Manueline art in Sintra / Sintra, Moon Hill to ancient mystics, has long attracted great appreciation. It was particularly special to Manuel I, who lived and built here.
Cultural Lisboa / Visit Lisbon’s museums, where works of art from Portugal and from throughout the world await you.	Lisbon's monuments / Visit Lisbon’s chief monuments and get to know the history of the city and of the country.	Fados and guitars / Listening to Fado is to hear the yearning of the Portuguese soul	Lisbon's Lower Town / It is in the Baixa, Lisbon’s downtown area, that we can find the typical hustle and bustle of city life. It is also in the Baixa that you will find Lisbon’s ...