Lisboa
View of Lisbon from the Miradouro de Sao Jorge (view terrace).
Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, spreads on the slope between the Castle of Lisbon and the Tejo river. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning fountains or baths. It contains many important historical attractions, with many Fado bars and restaurants. The heart of the city is the Baixa (downtown) or city centre; The Pombaline Baixa is an elegant district, primarily constructed after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The Chiado is a traditional shopping area that mixes old and modern commercial establishments, concentrated specially in the Carmo's and Garrett's streets. Locals as well as tourists visit the Chiado to buy books, garments, pottery as well as to have a cup of coffee. The most famous café of Chiado is A Brasileira, famous for having had poet Fernando Pessoa among its customers. – Wikipedia
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