subject: A Paradise For Artistic Inspiration [print this page] Lisbon is a Cultural Cornucopia with World Class Museums, Monuments and Festivals. The city is full of beautiful squares and gardens. Every stone of this city is a cultural artistic inspiration. The city is poetic, musical, artistic, theatrical and cinematographic. Every area has its exceptional ambience, its venues, its galleries, and its poet. The great Fado singers Amalia and Mariza have Lisbon in their bones. The incomparable music group Madredeus are named after a part of the city. Get on a cheap flight to Lisbon to have a coffee with the enigmatic poet Pessoa.
The place is so visual, a sight to inspire a work of art. A city made to be painted and photographed. So many fantastic Museums Of Art from ancient to modern times, exquisite collections of porcelain and jewellery in Art deco houses. Public Art is spread all over the city and underground - the Metro is itself a Museum. Small galleries thrive in the Chiado, Barrio Alto and Santos areas. It is great for Literature and Books in general.
Lisbon is full of barrios - city villages- each with a different feel, to get the hang of Lisbon you should know these distinct parts of town and discover the pleasures they offer. The Alfama with its everlasting atmosphere, Chiado and Bairro Alto for fun and shopping, central area to watch the world and for experiencing Lisbon Culture and the West is full of atmosphere and nightlife.
Book cheap flight tickets to enjoy the food which is exceptionally great in here. Eating in the sun is a part of everyday life. Going out at night to a more sophisticated haunt with music and atmosphere is an experience to savour. If you like fish then take a flight to Lisbon like Air France, which is a paradise, probably the best city in Europe for seafood restaurants. Here nights go on till dawn and the fun doesn't stop till Portuguese breakfast at one of Lisbon's great cafes. Less fashionable, but with more choice and very busy, the western Docas area is full of bars and discos. The Santos area west of Cais Sodre is growing in popularity with bars and Discos like Estado Liquido. Cafediario on Rua Diario do Noticias is a hot spot.
The vibrant city is surrounded by Fantastic Beaches. Some are wild and empty; some have great Bars and Nightlife. There are facilities for sports of every kind and plenty of Marinas. It is great for families. So buy cheap tickets to Lisbon for a perfect family vacation. There are lots of attractions for kids like the Oceanarium and the Zoo and so many great places to hang out while they play. The city beaches with good cafes are the biggest attraction for families. After a morning by the sea, Lunch at Peters Oeiras Marina is a pleasant relaxed option. There are pedal carts for children nearby. It is a paradise for over worked parents.
