Loquacious Lisbon

Advantages: A Vibrant City with a Cosmopolitan Atmosphere
Disadvantages: A bit hilly for some

...Lisbon or Lisboa is the capital of Portugal and enjoys a marvellous position. To the northeast of the city the River Tagus opens out to form the shining Mar de Palha (sea of straw). The city stands on the northwest bank of this lake just before it narrows and flows out into the Atlantic Ocean. For miles and miles, homes, factories, warehouses and port installations carpet the steep hills...

Praski 28.09.2009 10:51 · Read review
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Review of Lisbon (Portugal)

Lovely Lisbon

Advantages: Architecture, History, Culture
Disadvantages: Quite Hilly for those that aren't good walkers

...A City with a Rich History A few months ago I was lucky enough to visit Lisbon, and my short stay in the city represented my first trip to the Portuguese capitol. As far as capitol cities go, Lisbon is actually quite small in terms of its population, with around two-and-a-half million people in the metropolitan area - compare that to London's estimated 12 - 13 million, and you'll get an idea...

JOE.B 15.03.2010 12:37 (15.03.2010 13:39) · Read review
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Review of Lisbon (Portugal)

Lisbon's Oldest Arab Quarter

Advantages: Some of the oldest miradouros in the city offering spectacular views
Disadvantages: Steep Climbs

...Alfama - a district of Lisbon, named by the Moors as Alhama which means springs or hot bath. An atmospheric area filled with mystery; shady streets built and woven into a web of white washed houses with red tiled roofs. A kaleidoscope of flowers, red, purple white, and the wailing sound of Fado. An interesting but yet dangerous place to visit is what I was told many, many years ago on my first...

Praski 22.03.2009 20:53 (22.03.2009 20:50) · Read review
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Review of Alfama, Lisbon