Lisbon nestles against seven low hills beside a river that once lured traders and settlers, and it's still a stunning site. It has a laid back feel, a cultural diversity and architectural time warp making it one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.

At its heart are wide, tree-lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements and street cafes. Seen from the river - one of the city's many great viewpoints - Lisbon is an impressionist picture of low-rise ochre and pastel, punctuated by church towers and domes.

The city is a mix of vibrant blue and white painted tiles, cobblestoned laneways, wildly extravagant Manueline architecture, melancholy fado singing, funiculars, fun and more than a touch of the medieval. Elegant, pretty and with an appetite for life, Lisbon will seep into your soul until you too are filled with saudade for her.

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