LISBON: THE MONOCLE TRAVEL GUIDE SERIES

Portugal's capital is a collage of cultural influences and visual images. Let us guide you through this incredibly friendly and rapidly changing city.

Like the seven sunlit hills that overlook the glistening Rio Tejo, Lisbon has had its ups and downs. Nevertheless, the brave city has always recovered and thrives today. Most of the visitors spend their time in the historic old town, but we'll take you further.

We scoured the cobbled streets to find the best bacalhau, the creamy pastéis de nata and the sweetest ginjinha. We visited museums dedicated to everything; from horse-drawn carriages to cutting-edge technology, and we discovered modern architecture among red-tiled townhouses and baroque churches. Our favorite hotels range from a renovated 15th-century palácio to a gleaming guesthouse.