Bargain-seekers have long flocked to Lisbon, one of the most affordable of European cities. But now the Portuguese capital is on our style radar with a bevy of new design hotels and cultural hot spots – perfect for a weekend getaway! Here are our picks for a cultural weekend in Lisbon.
Sleep at Fontana Park, a sophisticated urban retreat in the heart of the city, or Jerónimos 8, a blend of history and contemporary design in the historic Belem district.
Oogle the new Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Belem, which boasts a fantastic collection of modern art, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, with a treasure trove from East and West, and the Design and Fashion Museum (called simply MuDe), opening in early 2009, which is certain to cement the city's cultural status.
And when you’re done with the culture, there’s plenty of shopping! Just don’t forget your walking shoes. This is a city of hills and cobblestones.
