A city of contrasts and surprises, Lisbon embraces the various cultures that the Portuguese have made contact with over the centuries and whose renown they have helped to spread all over the world.

A city on the banks of a great river, with an unequalled quality of light and luminescence, this is a place that is worth discovering. This is a starting-off point for fascinating cultural and artistic journeys that will take you off into any number of regions, rich with traditions, lovely landscapes and monuments.

The historical city centre of Lisbon is considered to be one of the richest and most ancient in Europe, the guardian of monuments from various centuries, many of which have been classified by UNESCO as world heritage sites.
 
The Portuguese are a warm-hearted and welcoming people, and Lisbon residents (lisboetas) are by nature and by tradition open to new things and lively good times. Their arms are open in friendliness and hospitality to those who come to visit.