Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is really beautiful and amazing place where you can spend your summer vacation and have a lot of fun. The architecture of the city is the most colorful which you can see in Europe. The beautiful beaches and the numerous attractions, monuments and museum will make your holiday one of the most pleasant and joyful in your life.

The architecture of the buildings is the first thing which will grab your attention. Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Traditional Portuguese and Modern styles buildings make the capital really unique and interesting place. Like Rome, Lisbon is built on seven hills and faces the Atlantic Ocean. You can visit each hill using attractive old tram and the views which you will be able to see are really fascinating.

You can start your tour from Parca do Comercio where is located the center of the city, called Baixa. The central square of the city is really large – 170 to 170 meters and in its center the statue of King Jose I on a horse. St. George’s Castle is another attractive and beautiful building which you can visit. It offers incredible view to the whole city. You can reach the castle using the old tram or you can take a walk and see the fantastic Alframa neighbourhood.

Belem Tower is the icon of Lisbon and symbol of Portugal. Its great Manueline architectural style is the best example of the glorious past of the country. You can also use the old tram to reach this incredible place and during your tour you will be able to see from above the crowded and alive beaches of Lisbon.

The modern and post-modern style building are really many and you will be able to see some of the best examples of these styles in Lisbon. Gare do Oriente station is one of the best and if you use the metro trains, then you will be definitely notice the glass facade and and steel columns resembling palms.

Besides the tour of the city famous monuments, you will have a lot of opportunities for pleasant time during your visit in Lisbon. The beautiful beaches offer numerous water attractions for your happy vacation. There are also many bars and restaurants where you can try some of the masterpieces of the Portuguese cuisine. You will have a chance to try many different seafood meals and really amazing and beautiful cocktails. The nightlife offers you many chances for meeting new friends and dancing all night long in some of the best discotheques in Europe. As you probably know, the local people are really hot and friendly, so it is real guarantee that you will spend awesome vacation.

The best time to visit Lisbon is during the summer season. There are many hotels which will fit any pocket. If you search for online reservation, then you will be able to save some money for sure. And do not forget that there are also a lot more places which you can visit in Portugal. That is why you can always use Lisbon as a setting point for your journey, of course, after you have enough of it.