1. The destination for 2008: Lisbon

It's official: Lisbon, Portugal is the world's top city to go in 2008. The New York Times said it last December, and now it was Sherman Travel and MSN - Lisbon is one of the top destinations in the world for 2008. Ranking second overall, and...

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2. Azores Islands voted 2nd most appealing destination

The Azores archipelago was voted the 2nd most appealing destination to visit, by the National Geographic Traveler team. See Azores pictures here.

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3. Lisbon lauded by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Travel Guide has described Lisbon as "Iberia's seductive mermaid", considering Portugal's capital city a "gourmet paradise" where "antiquity and charm are always met by a youthful party spirit". Lisbon was listed in the acclaimed...

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4. The Path of Princes on Gulbenkian Museum

Following Parma, London and Paris, "The Path of Princes. Masterpieces of the Aga Khan Museum Collection" is now shown in Lisbon. The exhibition comprises works of Islamic art from the collection of the future Aga Khan Museum, due to open in 2011 in...

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5. The Orient Museum

In addition to gaining a first impression of the Portuguese Presence in the Orient, Gods of Asia and Masks of Asia exhibitions, with guided tours available, the three days of The Orient Festival feature music from Hindustan, traditional dancing from...

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7. Lisbon - The city

Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is also the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of the Lisbon region. Its municipality, which matches the city proper excluding the larger continuous conurbation, has a municipal...

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8. National Palace of Ajuda

National Palace of Ajuda The Ajuda National Palace (Palácio Nacional da Ajuda) is a neoclassical monument in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. The Palace was built during the 19th century to be a residence for the Kings of Portugal. The site...

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9. Military Museum

Military Museum Located on the site of a 16th-century shipyard, this museum has an artillery collection that is said to be the world's biggest, and extensive displays of guns, pistols and swords, including 14th century cannon and Vasco da Gama's...

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10. National Museum of Coaches and Carriages

National Museum of Coaches and Carriages The National Coach Museum is located in the Belém district of Lisbon, in Portugal. The museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, being one of the most visited museums...

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