This capital of Portugal has many interesting features such as romantic, cultured and inexpensive which make it a city worth visiting. Lisbon is a hilly city and the trams that take you around the slopes and inclinations of the city offer a very enjoyable experience. Explore the heights of the Bairro Alto through the tram called “Glory” which takes you from Baixa. There is also a beautiful church Igreja Sao Roque to be explored nearby. Then there is the National Azulejo Museum which is housed in an ancient convent that is worth visiting for its cloisters and extravagant baroque chapel, besides the magnificent collection of ceramics. As Lisbon is situated near River Tagus which enters the Atlantic Ocean which means there are beaches nearby. So you can take a 40-minutes train ride from art deco Cais do Sodre Station to resort town of Estoril and enjoy fishing in the village of Cascais. the festivals of city are Indie Lisboa International Independent Film Festival, Festival de Sintra, Festas de Lisboa, National Agriculture Festival, Arraial Pride, Sudoeste Festival, and Lisbon Half Marathon. These attractions make Lisbon a city to add to your bucket list this year.
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