Gay Lisbon
It comes as no surprise that Lisbon is the bustling capital of Portugal, for it has long served as a thriving LGBT center of culture, arts, and progressive society politics. The current reneaissance occuring here is allowing Lisbon to continuously make its mark on Europe. This beautiful city is built on seven hills near the Atlantic, so ocean breezes keep things especially cool and pleasant. Because of its proximity to the coast, the weather can quickly change though so be sure to come prepared for a range of temeratures and climate qualities during your travels!
The steep hilly streets make getting around town especially interesting, although luckily Lisbon has an advanced network of public transportation services which are extremely easy to navigate. Lisbon is prone to traffic jams so relying on train and bus is the best bet for getting around town. Be sure to check out all of the different neighborhoods within Lisbon- many of them have very unique qualities and personalities of their own! The architecture here is legendary so don't forget that camera!
In addition to casual site seeing, Lisbon is an amazing arts and culture destination. Dozens of museums are housed in Lisbon as well as galleries, shops, and boutiques with their own special offerings. Lisbon also features "Ask Me" centers and kiosks around town which have plenty of information for visitors planning their trip once they hit the ground. No matter what direction Lisbon takes you in, you will find plenty to keep you busy in this legendary city!
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