Welcome to the coastal, capital city of Portugal; Lisbon. Lisbon is located towards the middle of the country and sits on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Pastel buildings, numerous museums, Fado music and fascinating history are just a few of the reasons people flock to visit this city. Some must see sites in the city include the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de Sao Jorge and Praca do Comercio. There are also numerous beaches close to Lisbon including Estoril and Cascais, if you are looking for some sun and sand!
This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user Cheryll Gumabay using the hashtag #gate1travel. This beautiful view was captured in Lisbon, Portugal. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Portugal trips here!
Did you know: Lisbon is the westernmost capital city in Continental Europe?
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