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Lisbon – Portugal

Regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Lisbon is the westernmost capital of Europe, located to the West of Portugal, on the Atlantic Ocean coast.
Begin this journey at the Castle of Saint Jorge which offers a magnificent panoramic view over the city and the river. On the opposite hill is one of Lisbon’s most typical neighbors, the Bairro Alto, the epicenter of nightlife, with typical Fado various restaurants. Known for its fabulous pastéis de Nata [custard tarts], Belém has some of Lisbon’s most imposing monuments, such as the Jerónimos Monastery, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries), the Cultural Centre of Belém or the ever famous Tower of Belém.
However, Lisbon “Menina e moça” [girl and child] as it was once called, is a city to discover a day in, day out, it enchants all those who visit it, and undoubtedly leaves them with the Fado’s main feature… nostalgia.

The most expensive 1273 meters of the city

Avenida da Liberdade

“Avenida da Liberdade, connecting Praça dos Restauradores to Praça do Marquês de Pombal, is considered one of the main avenues in Lisbon, with three metro stations – Restauradores, Avenida and Marquês de Pombal. Privileged area for offices, centuries-old trees, internationally renowned fashion stores, festivities and demonstrations, it is also a place where thousands of workers pass through daily. Considered as the Champs-Elysées of Portugal, it began to be built between 1879 and 1886, with some architectural examples still existing, such as the building, number 206, where the Prada store is installed, with much more to see on the avenue which has carried its name, and history, for almost two centuries, including the Walk of Fame, in Praça da Alegria.”
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The 5th coolest neighbourhood of the moment

Príncipe Real

This is the neighborhood where the FOMO levels, a social anxiety stemmed from the belief that others might be having fun while the person experiencing the anxiety is not present, reach high numbers. You will surely find places where a stop must be taken, from the most colourful shops, to the restaurants with flavours from all corners of the world. In the heart of one of the most popular neighbourhoods, the Príncipe Real garden offers a variety of attractions: a playground, several outdoor cafés and even a spectacular specimen of a Cupressus lusitanica (nothing more than a cypress) with 20 meters of canopy and almost 150 years old.

The Jardim do Príncipe Real, is the place for street markets, occupied every weekend by stalls of small producers and artisans. The new dynasty of Lisbon’s restaurants has settled here and the news succeed – most of them with large windows and balconies to enjoy the best of the area. Príncipe Real is also the neighborhood with the most alternative shops, the most colourful nights and the trendiest restaurants. The offer is varied and it does not disappoint. Asians, Italians, designer cuisines: make way for the royal family of restaurants in Príncipe Real. There is much to discover and taste, from Iran to Vietnam.
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Music festivals in Lisbon

Maxime Hotel has a privileged location in the city of Lisbon. In the center, close to Avenida da Liberdade, Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real, downtown and major public transport. Discover the city’s picturesque streets and neighborhoods!

Rock In Rio
Rock In Rio is one of the biggest music festivals on the planet and this year the city of rock is back in Lisbon. During the month of June go to Parque da Bela Vista and have fun!

Jardim Sonoro
In September, Parque Eduardo VII will host the Jardim Sonoro festival. A festival that will bring together the best of Techno, Disco, House Jazz, Soul or even Hip-Hop music in an idyllic setting right in the city centre!

Kalorama
At the beginning of September, Parque da Bela Vista will once again host another festival of music, art and sustainability.

Technology and innovation events

Europe’s largest entrepreneurship, technology and innovation conference is back in Lisbon.

The Web Summit will take place in November, more specifically at FIL and Altice Arena. Maxime Hotel is close to the metro line, with a direct stop at the conference.

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Other cultural events in the city of Lisbon

Queer Lisboa
Queer Lisboa – Queer International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the city and is the only national film festival with the purpose of showing LGBT-themed films.

Popular Saints
The traditional celebrations of the Popular Saints are back in Lisbon. The Arraiais de Santo António, the Popular Marches that parade along Avenida da Liberdade fill the city streets with music, colors, smells and flavors.

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Lisbon – Portugal

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