| Europe's most western capital, situated on the coast | | | | serves up an a truly remarkable shopping experience |
| of Portugal, offers the perfect blend between a 21st | | | | for those wishing to pick up some outstanding gifts |
| century metropolis and a historical goldmine. | | | | or who simply want a refreshing dose of retail |
| Today's Lisbon owes a lot to its historical past, which | | | | therapy. |
| dates back to around 300,000 years. | | | | Contrasting beautifully with these areas are Lisbon's |
| During the 15th century, Portugal enjoyed an | | | | cultural hotspots - breathtaking churches, renovated |
| abundance of wealth and prosperity because of it's | | | | palaces and an impressive castle are examples of the |
| off shore colonies. Reaching the shores of Africa, | | | | city's long standing heritage which certainly hasn't |
| India, the America's and Asia, Lisbon quickly became | | | | been forgotten in a city so vibrant. |
| the world most prosperous trading centre. | | | | Combined with the numerous museums of ancient |
| The earthquake of 1755 however, destroyed the | | | | and modern art they all help to add to Lisbon's |
| majority of the city, which led to a major | | | | unforgettable cultural charm. |
| reconstruction, which saw the birth of some of | | | | Head over to the west of the city, and you will find |
| Lisbon's "commercial hubs", which today, are lined | | | | yourself in one of the worlds biggest urban parks, |
| with Art Nouveau cafés and designer shops. | | | | the perfect setting to unwind, before you take a |
| Along with the biggest shopping mall within the Iberia | | | | breath and step back out into one of Europe's most |
| Peninsula - Centro Commercial Colombo - Lisbon | | | | beautiful capitals. |