IS LISBON THE BEST EUROPEAN CITY?! (Portugal)

Why is Lisbon, Portugal, Europe's HOTTEST destination right now?!
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In this episode I'm in Lisbon, the Capital of Portugal! Lisbon is an ancient city with a rich history, founded by the Phoenicians and later invaded by the Romans, the medieval period saw Lisbon and Portugal invaded and occupied by the Muslim Moors for 500 years, before Portugal later entered its Golden Age of finding sailing trade routes to Asia and becoming one of the first European Empires. Lisbon is a city with a rich culture and traditions, like the festival throughout June celebrating Saint Anthony (Festas Populares Lisboa) which was on when I visited, neighbourhoods come alive with Portuguese music, lots of barbecues grilling sardines, and people in a festive mood! I also try some of the traditional Portuguese food like grilled sardines, pasteis de nata, a delicious custard cream tart, and the pork sandwich Bifana, the food in Lisbon is fresh and delicious! I also listen to Lisbon's famous folk music, Fado, which is beautiful and sad at the same time. It's a city with a lot going for it, which I think justifies it's crazy popularity!
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[maliniangelica]

Lisbon, Portugal has become a very popular city to visit and after my trip I understand why! It’s got such a rich and varied history, fresh high quality food and amazing traditions like the insanely fun Saint Anthony festival that was on when I went, I’ve never seen so many sardines being grilled in one night! Have you been to Lisbon? What are your thoughts? 🇵🇹🇵🇹

[INTUITIVENORSK]

As a Norwegian, I can say with hand on heart, that so far as absolute beauty, incredible history & super rich cultural tapestries are concerned, combined with the most wonderful, warm & hospitable people, SW Europe is right up there.
I really love Portugal & Lisbon, I love & appreciate the nature abound & I think it possesses a superb foodie scene. I really enjoy eating the "Pastéis de Bacalhau & Pastel de nata". So good & the coffee scene & taste is A1 too!
I should also add, that I was amazed by the incredible beauty of the Azores. The nature is incredible really.
Overall, I just love Southern & SW Europe. A very beautiful & sometimes "underrated" region.
Thanks for creating & sharing this great content.

[dianasternspeaks]

Lisbon is magic! There's something that we cannot explain just feel it 🇵🇹 I love to live here ❤

[hermanosoares]

Nice video and very nice of you speaking in Portuguese with the locals.Obrigado

[BunnyWatson-kw]

Portugal is one of my favorite European countries. You need at least a month to explore the different parts of the country.

[rodrigojessen]

It's very nice to know that some turists are making a effort to speak the language, because they always expect us to speak their language or english, therefore i really apprecite when someone at least tries to communicate with me in my own language even though i speak english.

[MrRolandMichel]

You always seem to be at Home, wherever you may land,
that is the True Gift. Well done to both of you...
yes, we see you there behind the camera! 😄

[jonpark]

I was in faro&the algarve last month and really loved my time in Portugal, next time i will be visiting Lisbon ❤"Obrigado" 👍

[accordingtoalondra]

I love Lisbon ❤️ it was my favorite city in Portugal, but each has its charm ✨️
Beautiful video and narration as always 🫶🏻

[ericgrjansen]

remembering the past instead of trying to forget is what makes a country. The people of Portugal put the cherry on that cake. That makes why they can look up to a beautiful future. Thank you for this fantastic episode

[Qtownbrown]

Yes, Lisbon is Europe's best city!!! I was wondering when you were going to release an episode on Lisbon, I was fortunate to go there 2 years ago for a documetary I made on the Afro-Portuguese community.

[bernabeueagle]

Just in time, I'll be there next week. Thank you!

[ronsor]

Its definitely one of the best! I just came back from three weeks vacation in Portugal. Weather, food . people, culture i love it!

[quantummotion]

Great video Malini! I was in Lisbon for the first time ever in August 2023. I loved it. My parents are from the Azores and settled in Canada. Infrequent family trips had us heading back to the Azores but never experiencing continental Portugal. After a long hiatus of over 30 years, I had the chance to reconnect with family and see the culture with fresh eyes as an adult. That developed a desire to learn a lot more about the culture of my parents and what also formed me in my formative years. When I stayed in the Alfama for the first time, Id leave my window open and I'd hear the fado music as I would fall asleep after an eventful day. It reminded me of Friday nights when parents finished a long week of work, and fado would play on the radio, to help them reminisce of what they left behind. I promised myself since that I would return to Portugal at least every two years to learn more about it first hand, explore more of the country, and do it slowly over time, and savour the time I have with the country. Back again in 2025. Tickets are already booked!

[fldon]

You speak Portuguese too! A polyglot! M, you’re amazing! Great glimpse, and a great time at the Festival. And, again, the food and drink! Making me thirsty and hungry. Love your vids! Thanks for sharing!

[adoniscortereal]

A small correction...
The castle of S. Jorge was not built by the Moors, but by the Visigoths, a Germanic people. When the invasion of the peninsula took place, the Moors settled in the castle and increased it a little only that.
Note: It is thought that the place where the castle is located was once a place occupied by the Celts, then the Romans built a fortress that later became a castle by the Visigoths.

[pedrotrepa]

The monument to the discoveries celebrates the courage, bravery and knowledge of Portuguese navigators at a time when no one knew what to expect on the next day at sea...

[MarieC-uysz]

I live in Lisbon, and i ask tourists: respect the locals and don't dirty the city. Thank you.

[photographlisbon]

Probably the best video I've seen about visiting Lisbon, with much information and actually talking to people. Really appreciate your effort to pronounce names correctly.
Those conversations in the middle of the "arraial" de Santo António are priceless! :)
Please do return and do more.
I do photo tours here in Lisbon, if ever you're planning on coming to Lisbon, get in touch, I'll help if I can.

[majortom]

Very professional-grade video. I really enjoy your remarkable work. And I find it worth ignoring when any of the commenters try to turn an argument into anything of interest.