Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal and sits on the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula on the north shores of the River Tagus. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries.
Time Out Market
Time Out Market is a large food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira at Cais do Sodré in Lisbon and opened in 2014, the first of several planned food halls for Time Out magazine. This market has 36 restaurants and kiosks selling regional speciality foods such as Alentejo ham, Azeitão sheep’s cheese, custard tarts, shellfish, grilled fish, wines and chocolate.
It is a great place to sit in a casual atmosphere and try out many of the foods. It gets very busy so it is sometimes difficult to find a seat.
Pink Street – Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do Carvalho is a small pedestrian street in downtown Lisbon and since 2013 is better known as Pink Street after an urban renewal projects painted the pavement between the terraces in pink. It has become a very popular destination at night and is also used as an open-air gallery.
Graffiti
Around the central area of Lisbon there is a great deal of graffiti plastering the walls and buildings.
Trams
The trams in Lisbon are an iconic sight and as they ply the small, steep, cobbled streets they create a nostalgic atmosphere. The Lisbon tramway network has been in operation since 1873 and comprises 6 lines covering 31km and using 63 trams.
Centro Vasco da Gama
Some interesting art pieces at the waterfront close to Centro Vasco da Gama, a large shopping mall in Lisbon.
Lisbon International Airport
Some interesting displays of the local tinned fish at the International Airport.
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