Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal (known as the 'poor man of Europe'), has revolutionized itself by becoming one of the most thrilling tourist destinations in Europe and the rest of the world. Lisbon has undergone a complete makeover and has inherited the most excitingly contemporary ways of life. Its enticing night life and ever growing tourist attractions have contributed to Lisbon becoming one of the most captivating cosmopolitan centers of Europe and consequently more and more tourists are being attracted towards this fascinating city. Lisbon is one of the richest centers preserving Portugal's epic past and its great adventures of the 15th and 16th centuries. BY visiting Lisbon, tourists will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of this great European nation.

Lisbon portrays a great blend of the old and the new, the formal and the informal and is said to be one of the liveliest cities in the world. This fabulous city built on seven hills and nestling the Grand River Tagus, is the center of famed monuments, museums, castles and more attractions. The delicious cuisines, the traditional as well as snazzy restaurants, the shopping centers, the great hotels, the exciting night life – all come together to impart to all tourists visiting Lisbon a holiday of a lifetime.

Instead of taking one of the safe tourist trams, you could get a little adventurous and take line 28. This will take you to most of the important sites in Lisbon and you will also have an opportunity to interact with the locals. Some of the must-visit tourist attractions in Lisbon include:

• The Gulbenkian Museum– This museum houses the personal collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, which comprises of interesting Egyptian artifacts and paintings by master artists.  
• St. Jorge's Castle– This castle is beautifully located on the top of a hill and offers an exquisite view of the magnanimous city and the river.  
• Santa Justa's Elevator- This elevator is located downtown and connects the downtown to the Trindade, located many meters uphill.   
• Praça do Comércio– This glorious plaza in Lisbon faces the magnificent Tagus River and marks the threshold of Lisbon's downtown.
• Belém- This is Lisbon's center of some of the most beautiful monuments that include the Belem Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the modern Belém Cultural Center, the Coach Museum and more.  
• Chiado– Chiado is one of the places where you will find distinct glimpses of Lisbon's modernity. Sprawling with shopping districts, coffee houses, Chiado is the land of the great Portuguese poet, Pessoa. From here you can also head uphill to Bairro Alto, which will provide you with marvelous views of the city and the most exciting nightlife in Lisbon.        
• Cristo Rei– This magnificent statue of Christ stands tall on the opposite bank of the Tejo River and is 100 meters in length. This statue is reminiscent of the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro.    
• Jardim Zoológico- The greatest zoo in Lisbon that houses some of the most rarely found animals like sea lions.  
• Lisbon metro– This metro system is an interesting and free art gallery that features art by contemporary artists, most of whom take inspiration from the surrounding area.