Lisbon Portugal Vacation in Lisbon

Vacation in Lisbon

Lisbon is a perfect choice for romantic vacation, as it has equally much to offer to art and architecture lovers and avid clubbers, sport amateurs and beach addicts. The city is located in a splendid Mediterranean recreational zone with vast climatic and maritime potential. The countryside abounds in traditional fishing villages and vineyards, historical buildings and famous churches.

Among the city museums are Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (National Museum of Ancient Art), the Museu dos Azulejos, featuring unique traditional tile mosaics, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian with ancient and modern art collections. Museu Nacional dos Coches contains incomparable collection of royal coaches. Museo Nacional do Traje e da Moda (National Museum of Costume and Fashion) features the development of court fashion in Portugal, with magnificent examples of garments.

The city is famous for its sports life. Portuguese football clubs are rated among the best in the world. Among the major clubs SL Benfica, with its home stadium the UEFA 5-star Estadio da Luz (Stadium of Light) with 65,000 seats. The club has won the UEFA Cahmpions League twice and appeared in the final seven times. Sporting Clube de Portugal plays in Estadio Jose de Alvalade with 52,000 seats. The team  has won UEFA Cup Winners Cup, former players include such stars as Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Estoril hosts the most prestigious annual competitions in sailing and windsurfing, featuring world-renowned professionals. Serra Sintra offers great opportunities for mountaineering and hiking.

Lisbon vacation also implies a unique shopping experience. The country's vast history as a seafaring nation, a number of influences including Moorish and other exotic cultures contributed to versatile and unusual array of handicrafts. The tourists hunt for any unusual items, including silver, textiles and, of course, renowned ceramics. Hand-painted tiles and glazed dishes as well as other ceramic items are of incomparable charm due to their unique authentic design. Rua Aurea (Street of Gold), and Rua da Prata (Street of Silver), the huge sequence of jewelry shops, offer traditional silver and gold jewellery as well as modern brands.  Rua Augusta and Rua Garrett are principal upscale shopping areas.

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