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Mirroring the whole of Portugal, Lisbon is a dulcet hum that follows its own beat, oscillating between tempos of old and a modern energy. The famous district of Alfama embodies this quite Portuguese duality in all its little nooks and crannies. As Lisbon's most characteristic neighborhood, it has remained indifferent to passing time, and with the most natural grace. To lose yourself in this characterful jewel, both delicate and wild, is a must during any stay in Lisbon. You can just as well wander the little streets of the Bairro Alto as you can climb up to one of the neighborhood's splendid miradouros (lookouts). Listening to the distant murmur of the city as you watch it light up epitomizes Mediterranean-style easy living, with its perfect balance of elegance and frivolity.

Once you've been won over, head back to the heart of the neighborhood where you'll be entranced by the endless charm of its colorful little squares. Once night falls, these terraces, lit with lanterns, recite poetry that's as Portuguese as it's universal: of happiness and sharing.