Lisbon

Lisbon is a city you don't describe — you feel it. Built on seven hills above the Tagus estuary, the Portuguese capital enchants with its blend of Moorish heritage, Manueline splendor, and contemporary creative scene. Here, historic trams creak through narrow streets with azulejo facades, the scent of freshly baked Pastéis de Nata wafts from every pastelaria, and Fado sings of Saudade — that Portuguese longing that no other word in the world can translate. Lisbon is cheaper than Paris, sunnier than Berlin, and more authentic than Barcelona — and in recent years, it has experienced a renaissance that has made it perhaps the most exciting capital in Europe.