The Portuguese capital of Lisbon is one of the world’s oldest cities

Lisbon

Running through Lisbon’s core, the Ave da Liberdade is a majestic boulevard that is leads from the Parque Eduardo VII, and on to the Praca do Comercio, the city’s grand, harbour-facing plaza. 

This part of Lisbon offers the historic splendour, arts and culture and fine dining and re tail one can expect from any European capital city. 

Head either side of this and one is meandering and Bairro Alto and Alfama old town areas. These are a winding maze of very hilly, cobblestoned streets and alleyways, strewn with small, traditional bars and restaurants. 

Lisbon is very much a city for those who live here and, while welcoming visitors, it has not had the desires or wherewithal for large scale gentrification. 

It may be ragged around the edges but that gives Lisbon an originality that is very much its attraction. Being a small, easily walkable city (in comfortable shoes), Lisbon offers a fascinating short city break. 

Lisbon Heritage Hotels Lisbon Heritage Hotels has a portfolio of five historic boutique properties in the city. 

These are : 

 Heritage Avenida Liberdade 

 Janelas Verdes 

 Hotel Britania Art Deco 

 Hotel Lisboa Plaza, and 

 Solar Do Castelo. 

 

www.visitlisboa.com and www.lisbonheritagehotels.com 

Peter da Silva at peter@peterdasilvacommunications.com