The Westernmost point of continental Europe and one of the oldest cities
in the world, Lisbon boasts an incredible cultural heritage as evinced
by its incredible diversity of architectural styles as well as its many
world-class museums. It is also a very modern city with state of the art
public transportation and internationally recognized film, music and art
festivals for every conceivable taste. With a Mediterranean climate and
stunning mosaic pavements throughout, it's easy to lose yourself in this
city exploring the many distinct neighborhoods as you sample local fare,
shopping and entertainment.