Lisbon, luscious and multi-levelled
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS: At river level or near enough is a large square, the Praça do Comércio with walls and entrances separating it from the Baixa. The square contains the ferry terminals giving short or longer crossings of the Tejo. The Baixa doesn’t co... more
Panoramas, up & down walking and good food!
The heart of Lisbon is a relatively new area called Baixa. After the 1755 earthquake this part was rebuilt as a trade center by Marquês de Pombal, thus earning the name of Baixa Pombalina. It is also one of the city's biggest traditional shopping district... more
One of Europes most beautiful capitals
On the most western European edge situated Lisbon is one of the most beautiful capitals of the old world. It combines european and arabic influences, tradition of a once great empire and hopes of a new united Europe. The city can be easily explored... more