Lisbon, the capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. The Alfama is one of the oldest quarters in Lisbon. Since it largely survived the earthquake of 1755, the area still retains much of its original layout. Adjacent to the Alfama are the likewise old quarters of Castelo and Mouraria, on the western and northern slopes of the hill that is crowned by St. George's Castle. Every year in June, the streets of all three quarters come alive with the feasts in honour of the popular saints. The Gra?a quarter and the churches of S?o Vicente de Fora and Santa Engr?cia are within walking distance of this area. Radiant skies brighten the monumental city, with its typical tile covered building fa?ades and narrow Medieval streets, where one can hear the fado, the traditional song of Lisbon, being played and sung at night.

Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills, as the white city as the mother of sailors and explorers of the seven seas and is situated on the bank of the Tagus river. Its historical centre is considered one of the oldest and richest in Europe, preserving monuments from various centuries of which many are classified as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

An apartment in Lisbon puts you in the heart of one of the most exciting cities in Portugal.

Start your visit to Lisbon with the following historic places: Castro Guimar?es Museum and Sea Museum; the 18th century churches of Nossa Senhora da Assun??o and Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes; the hermitages of Nossa Senhora da Guia (15th century) and S?o Sebasti?o (16th-17th centuries) and the 17th-century fortress.

The Portuguese are a welcoming people and the inhabitants of Lisbon, the Lisboetas, are naturally hospitable and friendly to whoever visits them.