Mare, cibo e buon vino? Ecco la città giusta per te!

Created: Friday, November 15, 2024

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Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills due to its location, the city spreads across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tajo. Romantic and cosmopolitan, the city presents its typical red roofs to the visitors that want to get to know its every inch. Lisbon surprises with its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The Portuguese capital offers lots of museums, libraries, a huge port, churches and palaces and stunning views of the Rio Tajo Lisbon was considered a poor and chaotic city. Currently it has experienced a resurgence in the style of the XIV and XV centuries, when it was part of that vast empire stretching from Brazil to India. The reason for this was the World Expo held in 1998, a new bridge over the Tagus was built and the network of underground of the city was remodeled. The resurgence of the city then continued to host several matches during Euro in 2004, also held there the Delivery Music Awards (MTV) in 2005. Many of its most beautiful buildings date from the XIV and XV centuries, especially the ones located in the Belem district. There are also many buildings from the XVIII century, which are located mostly in the Baixa area of central Lisbon and were reconstructed almost completely after a devastating earthquake that hit the town in 1755. The historic center of the city, standing on Las Siete Colinas, presents steep streets and picturesque alleys. On the west side of the city, there is Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon’s lung, with an area of 10 km and one of the largest in Europe. The capital’s majestic port has 3 docks commonly used for several cruises and it is, currently, the busiest port in the European Atlantic coast. Lisbon is a city with centuries of history and with an ambitious attitude, marrying the historic with the modern, the traditional with the cutting edge. Strolling through the old quarters one can hear the traditional Fado sung and played in small restaurants in town. In the hilltop district of Bairro Alto, dozens of restaurants and bars line the narrow streets, with jazz, reggae, electronica filling the air and revelers partying until dawn. Nightclubs scattered all over town make fine use of old spaces, whether on riverside docks or tucked away in 18th-century mansions. Lisbon presents itself to the world as a cosmopolitan and lively city, with alternative for every taste, especially in the summer months when its many bars, terraces and restaurants are crammed with people.

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Empire Lisbon Hotel 8.4 Very good

Lisbon - At 0.7 km from the centreROOM ONLYAvenida Almirante Reis, 130, Lisbon 1150-023 Double room 2 beds

Empire Lisbon Hotel is located near Lisbon's centre and is just 10 minutes away from Alameda Metro Station. It is just a 10-minute metro ride from Marquês de Pombal Square and a 15-minute metro ride from the high-end shops and boutiques of Avenida da Liberdade. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Empire Lisbon Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Each morning a continental breakfast is served at the Empire Lisbon's breakfast room. A wide range of restaurants and eateries is available within a 10-minute walk. Refreshing drinks and cocktails are available in the property's bar. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the Empire Hotel. At 1.6 km is Saldanha, a popular shopping area in central Lisbon. Rossio is 3.8 km from Empire Lisbon Hotel, while Chiado is 4.8 km from the property. Bairro Alto is at a 5 km distance and features various popular bars, restaurants and cafés. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is 4.4 km away.

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