City Guide: Lisbon

     Lisbon's charms lies in its strong links to the past.

     The Portuguese capital is rich in cultural heritage, from its palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle combine to form an eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture that sets it apart from other European cities.

     One of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon has become one of the major economic centers in Europe, with a growing financial center and one of the largest container ports on Europe's Atlantic coast. Lisbon is also a rapidly growing tourist destination and Booked.net can help you experience  Lisbon first-hand.

     From a room in a cheap Lisbon hotel to luxury accommodation. Booked.net has all the  information on hotels in Lisbon you need to enjoy what this city has to offer, from the facilities available to photos, maps, and secure reservation forms to book your stay.
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     Lisbon is a perfect spot to visit if you are enthusiastic about history and culture. It offers all the trappings of any European center but is compact enough to explore on foot.

The most popular spots in Lisbon are;

- Around Rossio and Praça do Comércio

- The hill around St. George's Castle

- The  Tagus River

- Museums of ancient and modern art, include Calouste Gulbenkian Museum,

- The National Museum of Contemporary Art,

- Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Carmo Archaeological Museum

     But, Lisbon isn't all culture and history; Bairro Alto is the center of the city's nightlife full of  restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can be heard.

     The locals advise visitors lose their way in the city to discover its narrow streets and Art Nouveau cafes better.

     Those who with a sense of adventure will appreciate a Lisbon hotel in the Bairro Alto clubbing area. Meanwhile, shopaholics will benefit from Lisbon accommodation near the biggest shopping mall on the Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo.

     The easiest way to make a booking that meets your expectations is to search our  Lisbon hotel map at Booked.net.