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Predating the Roman Empire by at least four centuries, the old city of Lisbon is riddled with history: a borough of cobblestone paths and castles once trodden by aristocrats and conquerors of the first global empire. The sight of azulejos (tiles) on the alleyways is reminiscent of the trade port’s Moorish guests; juxtaposed with the graffiti lining the streets that lead to the museums of contemporary art collected from all over the world, the Portuguese capital commands dizzying attention from both tourists and its inhabitants alike.

Yet, Portugal is also about the seaside lifestyle. On the envious