City of Rejuvenation
Lisbon has played an important role in Portugal’s history, since its early settlers moved in way back when in the 6th century to its modern day interest, garnered by foreigners and locals alike. Perhaps its Moorish architecture, windy streets reminiscent of the Middle Ages, or the run-down and back up again cafés are to blame. Perhaps the city’s ever-changing, yet traditionally set, ways offer something new for the traveller/modern settler. Many argue that Lisbon’s charisma stems from its ability to constantly reinvent itself, whilst keeping its core personality intact - if Lisbon was a singer, she could be compared to Madonna - trendy without losing her grip on her beginnings...Whichever way you want to look at it, one thing is for sure, you won’t regret spending your year abroad here, as the following city characteristics will show...