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Lisbon-Guide-2014-Compressed.Pdf When in ... Lisbon By Greg Boegner Managing Director of PortugalConidential.com Perhaps surprising to many, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, predating such international capitals as London, Paris and Rome. Phoenicians traded in Lisbon, before Romans used the city as a strategic port. Germanic tribes later raided the region, before they were ousted by Arab Moors. Finally, in 11, Alfonso besieged the city and once again claimed Lisbon for the Portuguese. During the Age of iscoveries in the late 1th century, Portugal sent epeditions to the Americas, ndia and Asia. The seafarers returned with treasures of gold, spices, sugar and textiles, which transformed Lisbon into an international hub for commerce. This distinctive history of occupation, exploration and trade, fused with centuries-old traditions of the Portuguese people, make Lisbon a city rich in culture and personality. From Manuelian architecture and stone “calçada” streets, to delicious seafood-based cuisine and passionate strains of Fado, Lisbon is steeped in old world charm. Yet, Lisbon is also a ibrant cosmopolitan city. rendy cafes and boutique hotels are abundant. esigner shops and art galleries are busy and cultural and popular events ill the calendar. 336 www.theaddressmagazine.com www.theaddressmagazine.com 337 No wonder Lisbon is consistently at the top of WHERE TO STAY travel experts’ lists for best European destina- tion and city breaks. Best Hotel To help us get to know Lisbon better, we Four easons otel Rit recruited Greg Boegner, Founder and The our eason otel itz is considered to e Managing Director of online resource one of grandest hotels in the city. n fact it was PortugalConidential.com. 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