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Why Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon tumbles over seven hills above the Tagus — the yellow Tram 28 grinds through Alfama’s lanes past miradouros (viewpoints) with some of Europe’s best city views.
Belém holds the Manueline masterpieces — the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, both UNESCO sites — and the original pastéis de Belém custard tarts, served warm with cinnamon.
Fado, the melancholic national music, is best heard in a small Alfama tavern after dinner; UNESCO lists it as intangible cultural heritage.
The Time Out Market gathers the city’s best chefs under one roof; the broader scene runs from tinned-fish bars to Michelin tasting menus.
Sintra, a 40-minute train ride, hides the fairytale Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in a misty, palace-dotted hillside — an essential day trip.
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