Bathed in pure Atlantic light, crowned by the storybook St. George’s Castle and straddling seven hills, Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with a population estimated around 564,477. Lisbon is one of Europe’s most visually striking capitals with its authentic individual character influenced and sculpted by its own history and its inhabitants. The charisma of this city lies in its strong links to its past which is reflected in its renovated palaces, magnificent churches, an impressive castle and above all the city’s rich cultural heritage. The city of Lisbon has experienced a gradual transformation, unfolding into a new- age city with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving and making its mark in today’s Europe.

CLIMATE

Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate, notably one of the mildest in Europe. As the city is very close to the ocean, it experiences windy and fast-changing weather. The summers are one of the warmest in Europe. This region has around 3,300 hours of sunshine, making it a major tourist destination. Winters are wet and windy with temperatures averaging around 50ºF. Spring and autumn attract a lot of visitors.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Lisbon’s charm shines through its cluster of sightseeing locations. Some of them are: Estrela Basilica’s graceful dome, the Romanesque Sé Cathedral, St George’s Castle, the Moorish Alfama quarter, Jerónimos Monastery, Avenida da Liberdade, Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (National Museum of Ancient Art), Museu do Azulejo, Lisbon Oceanarium, Museu Nacional do Traje e da Moda, Berardo Collection Museum,  Belém Cultural Center, Museu Nacional dos Coches, Museu da Farmácia, Museum of the Orient, Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Centro Cultural de Belém, Teatro Nacional D. Maria II and  Gulbenkian Foundation. Alfama, Baixa, Chiado, BairroAlto, Estrela, Alcântara,BelémG, are do Oriente and many more.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Driving in Lisbon can be a herculean task filled with navigation nightmares, traffic congestion issues and much more. On the other hand, Cars, while in rural areas or outskirts are a sensible option if you are set out to explore on your own. The best ways to get around Lisbon are on foot, via Metro, or on the other public transit options provided. Taxis are readily available and can manage to burn a hole through your wallet if you are not too careful. Commuter trains serve nearby resort towns like Estoril and Sintra.

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AIRPORT

Lisbon Portela Airport, also known as Lisbon Airport is located 7 km (4.3 mi) northof Castle of São Jorge in the city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.  This is the most important international gateway in Portugal and a hub for Europeans. It is also known as one of the largest airports in southern Europe. The airport has two terminals, the main building, now called Terminal 1 and a new terminal for domestic flights, completed and opened in August 2007.

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