lisbon 2013

32 . lisbon . .. unique light !!
Nowadays the past is mixed with a modern,
vibrant and bold culture. It is easy to
wander the streets and alleyways and find
all sorts of signs of artistic expression. But
also indoors, the city’s theatres have a full
and varied programme throughout the year
and even if you don’t go to see a show, it’s
worth taking a look at many of them just to
appreciate their historical and architectural
value. Lisbon is also now an essential stop
for the biggest international artists and in the
summer the festivals fill the city with music.
With the low cost of living, especially for
foreigners, it is easy to buy everything in
Lisbon, from the most traditional products
in Baixa Pombalina to really creative objects
from shops in the Bairro Alto and Chiado for
example. For big international brands it’s no
coincidence that the Avenida da Liberdade
is one of the world’s most expensive places.
Whilst exploring and trying to get to know
the city, dress comfortably because in order
to really feel the city’s soul a bit of physical
exertion is needed . .. Lisbon is about the visible
details and the more hidden ones.
Looking out on Lisbon across the Tagus is a
unique visual experience. Several companies
provide this service with boat trips leaving
from Belém, Cais do Sodré, Terreiro do
Paço, Cascais or Estoril.
And as the sun sets the city doesn’t sleep.
To see why Lisbon has some of the most
famous night life in Europe, you just need
to visit some of the places in Bairro Alto,
Bica, Príncipe Real, Cais do Sodré, Alfama,
Belém and Docas or Avenida 24 de Julho.
The real night owls will see the light appear
in the city again. Another day and the sun
rises over Lisbon again.
Avenida da Liberdade