Lisbon is built on a series of seven hills overlooking the Tagus River which makes the view seem as if taken from a postcard. The heart of the city, the Baixa, is being considered for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List as the design of this Old Section is a magnificent display of architecture, arts, history and culture. Though modern influences have had their impact on the city, Lisbon keeps the atmosphere of its olden times, while reinventing itself with a progressive outlook. Thanks to this, Lisbon keeps a multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism that have become evident in the many international expositions, celebrations and festivals that continually have their seat in the capital.
Once Lisbon gained the reputation as the eighth wonder of the world. It was the land for traders and sailors on their way to Asia and the New World. It was a land rich in treasures and cultures brought from far distances. Today, those glorious times remain as fading memories that turn Lisbon into one of the most nostalgic cities in Europe. Add to this the construction booming and the newly-arrived modernity, Lisbon is really going under a deep renovation, especially after Portugal joined the European Union. Lisbon could then emerged as a bustling city, with one of the most fastest-growing economies in Europe, and one of the most visited by outsiders all year round.
