"During the day, Lisbon has a naïve theatrical temperament that fascinates you, but at night it is a fairytale city, descending from a brightly lit terrace to the seaside, like a woman in festive costume going to meet her dark lover."
— Erich Maria Remarque, Lisbon Nights
If you're dreaming of your next trip to Europe, come to Lisbon!
Lisbon is the second oldest capital in Europe, after Athens.
With 290 days of sunshine a year and temperatures rarely dropping below 15 degrees Celsius, the coastal capital welcomes 4.5 million visitors a year.
Lisbon has long been the perfect destination for travelers.
The first step to an immersive tour of Lisbon is to walk through its charming streets.
Narrow laneways stretch and the sidewalks here are made of limestone and basalt, which are the hallmarks of the city.
The smell of washed clothes fills the air, and if you see a carpet drying on the side of the street, it's a sign that there's a laundromat nearby.
Because very few families in Lisbon have their own washing machines, every neighborhood has communal laundry rooms and bathrooms.
If you go out in the wee hours of the morning, you may also see the streets crowded with residents in their pajamas heading to the public baths.
Unlike other cities, Lisbon City Hall is passionate about street art and runs its own public art projects.
They call it the "City Art Gallery".
They hired artists to create murals on dilapidated buildings, and they created them in the sun, and the moments of their pen became eternal.
These graffiti and murals bring the whole city to life and vitality.
Like any other European city, Lisbon certainly has no shortage of stunning squares.
但最吸引人、最宏伟的广场非贸易广场 (Commerce Square)莫属了。
Golden buildings, arcades and majestic statues of Dom José I, the aura is still majestic.
There is a ferry terminal on one side of the square and a tram whizzing by on the other.
It's the perfect place to start your Lisbon adventure.
Although Lisbon is more walkable, you should also incorporate tram line 28 into your itinerary.
It's a long, emotional tram line. These vintage trams have an impressive wooden structure with a golden yellow livery.
The route winds its way up steep and narrow streets, passing through Lisbon's traditional neighborhoods and historic sites.
During peak season, you may have to wait up to an hour to get on the bus.
But the wait is worth it as you sit on a bench and feel the tram make its way through the city's narrow streets and honk its horn.
Take the tram to the Belém district, an area four miles from the city center and an important attraction during Portugal's Golden Age.
The white Belém Tower was built in pure Manueline style and has guarded Lisbon's port since 1520.
Today, it symbolizes a nautical journey, both as a lighthouse and as a customs office.
When you climb five floors to reach the rooftop terrace, you can enjoy the view of the entire coast from above.
In the vicinity of the Tower of Belém, is a huge monument, known as the "Nautical Monument", commemorating the Portuguese navigator Prince Henry and the country's leading explorer.
It features sailing ships and a group of figures who were crucial to Portugal's colonial expansion, including King Alfonso V of Portugal and explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
In the immediate vicinity of the monument is another of Lisbon's most famous buildings: the Jerónim Monastery.
King Manueline built this huge white limestone church and monastery as a limestone-clad Manueline masterpiece.
The monastery took a century to complete, and its design blends Gothic and Renaissance elements.
Botanical motifs and nautical motifs such as ropes and anchors are aptly displayed, with an abundance of arches, statues, religious symbols, and ornaments.
No one will refuse to look down on the city, just as no tourist coming to Lisbon will not climb the São Jorge Castle.
The castle of São Jorge at the top of the hill is the lighthouse of the city and can be seen from most of Lisbon's city centre.
Historically, it was part of numerous civilizations ranging from Rome to the Moors.
It is now one of the most important monuments and tourist attractions in Lisbon.
Not only because of its history, but also because you can admire the beautiful red roofs of Lisbon and the Tagus River in the distance from a bird's-eye view.
If you think that Lisbon is surrounded by a rich historical heritage and has no modern architecture, then Lisbon will blow your mind.
Opened in 2016, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a multidisciplinary destination for art and culture.
The permanent collection and rotating exhibitions cover everything from pop art to ceramics to wood carving.
There is even an archival collection on the history of electricity in Portugal.
This modern museum of art, architecture and technology allows Lisbon to show the world the modern side of the city.
It also tells people that the city is not only historical, but also has many modern products.
Even if you don't know anything about Portuguese cuisine, you've definitely heard of Portuguese egg tarts.
Lisbon's egg tarts feature puff pastry and a rich egg filling that is rich and mild, delicate and smooth.
This unique production process and recipe gives Lisbon's custard tarts their unique taste and flavor.
Everywhere in Lisbon you can find delicious Portuguese egg tarts.
But the cinnamon-sprinkled tarts are not as delicious in Lisbon as those of Pastéis de Belém.
The store was originally part of a sugar mill and has been producing this proprietary recipe since 1837.
Drinking coffee while feeling the rich milky aroma of egg tarts in the retro blue shop is sure to be an afternoon tea not to be missed in Lisbon.
There is a saying in Portugal: "You won't find salted cod in Portugal, but salted cod will find you".
Although modern technology is advanced enough, the pre-refrigeration technique of preserving fish with salt continues in Lisbon.
Cod is usually baked as fillets or in a casserole, grilled, soaked in rice, or shredded with scrambled eggs, onions, and fried potatoes.
Cod has long been a favorite on the Portuguese table.
酱汁蛤蜊是里斯本最好的开胃小菜之一。
Clams are usually served in a pot and mixed with garlic, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice.
The sauce is so delicious that some restaurants are even starting to add it to other seafood dishes, such as cod or sea bass.
Seafood dominates the Portuguese kitchen, but in the interior, pork also has a place.
Cozida a Portuguesa is a traditional meat stew that comes from the countryside around Lisbon, especially from peasant families.
They will cook the meat and vegetables they have on hand into a stew for everyone to eat.
It usually contains potatoes, carrots, sausages, cabbage, kale, beans, pork and beef.
If you're not a fan of large meals but still want to eat traditional Portuguese food, prego (sandwiches) and bifana (pork sandwiches) are your best options.
These two local sandwiches may be simple, but they are rich in flavor. The best bifana is always served with a lot of garlic, and the prego is the sauce like wasabi or piri-piri.
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Lisbon is one such city, lovely and charming.
Old-fashioned trams shiver up and down on the way up the mountain, taxis rattle along cobblestone paths, and cafes are packed with well-dressed locals sipping coffee side by side.
Over time, Lisbon has retained its charm and unique personality and remains one of the most popular destinations for travellers.
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