Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is located on the western part of the country facing the Atlantic Ocean. Considered one of the mildest European cities, Lisbon is known for its architecture and famous museums.

Architecture, museums, and opera are some of the artistic focal points of the city. As you travel around you'll find Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque and Modern constructions as well as famous monuments such as the Castle of Sao Jorge Praca do Comercio, and the facade of the famous Church of Nossa Senhora de Conceicao Velha. Museums of note are the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, as well as their famous opera house Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos.

When you begin your exploration of Lisbon visit Belem, the historic neighborhood that is home to the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, a monastery made of Gold. If you are looking for a bit of nightlife, check out Bairro Alto, the main shopping and entertainment district with an extensive scene catering to all types of music. As you make your way around town discover Gare do Oriente, the main transportation stop designed of glass and steel that illuminates in the sunlight and through artificial light at night and be sure to jump on the Lisbon Trams, trains which date back to the 1930s offer a unique and beautiful history all their own.