Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is the second oldest European capital city after Athens, Greece. The city sits right on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus. There are many historic and charming neighborhoods to visit. 

One of the most popular towns in Lisbon includes Baixa. This central neighborhood is the liveliest neighborhood in Lisbon. It was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755. Praça do Comércio is in the main square. There is always something happening in this part of town. Elevador Santa Justa. This elevator was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, a student of Gustave Eiffel who designed the Eiffel Tower. The are many great neighborhoods, all with unique character. Chiado is really Lisbon’s main shopping district. Here you’ll find everything from boutique clothing stores to household brand names,   Alfama is an authentic fishing neighborhood located between the Atlantic Ocean and Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle. It is where Fado (a traditional song) was created. Although Graça is located next to touristy neighborhoods like Alfama and Castelo, the restaurants and pastelarias are still very traditional, very Portuguese, and very affordable. These neighborhoods are set on many hills, so if you can, grab an iconic trolley car for the experience as well as great views of the city. Bairro Alta (tall neighborhood) is one of those on top of a hill that is worth visiting. A Ginijihha is an iconic experience that you must check out when visiting the city. It is a small, standing room only, a bar, there since the 1840s, that serves this incredible cherry liquor at 1.20 Euro a shot. It is a tradition in Portugal so you must try at least one!

One of Lisbon’s neighborhoods that is close to the river is  Belém. There are two beautiful points of interest, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the Belém Tower. Built in 1514, Belem Tower was the place where explorers embarked on their journey. Not too far from there is the Monument of the Discoveries. It was built in the 1960s as a recognition of the many Portuguese explorers that left to discover new parts of the world. While in Belem, you must try one of the most famous pastries of Portugal, pastéis de Belém. They are custard cups with a crunchy crust. In other parts of Portugal, they are called Pasteis de Nata.  

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