DK Eyewitness Lisbon

Book excerpt: Whether you want to explore the jumbled streets of Alfama, take in the fantastic views from Castelo de São Jorge, or sample the city's iconic custard tarts, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Lisbon has to offer. As one of the world's oldest cities, Lisbon's colourful buildings and stately museums exude history and tradition. But Lisbon also has a well-deserved reputation for European cool thanks to its vibrant neighbourhoods, contemporary galleries, and cutting-edge cuisine. Our newly updated guide brings Lisbon to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Lisbon to life. DK Eyewitness Lisbon is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Lisbon you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Lisbon's must-sees and hidden gems. - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Lisbon, from Alfama to Baixa, Bairro Alto to Belém. - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. - Covers: Alfama, Baixa and Avenida, Bairro Alto and Estrela, Belém, Beyond the Centre The Lisbon Coast. Touring the country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Portugal. Want the best of Lisbon in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.