Unravelling the Mysteries of the Old City

There is a reason why Lisbon is one of the most visited destinations in Europe, it has something for everyone

- Wreeta Borah

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and so, it is no wonder than it attracts travellers, from all over the globe. Not only for the stunning architecture and landscapes, different types of travellers find their way to the city to partake in the many interesting experiences that it has to offer. I had often heard people speak of Lisbon and how beautiful it is, but never gave any serious thought to actually making my way to the capital of Portugal, until recently. When an opportunity arose at work, I knew that I would have to make the most of my trip to Lisbon.

The View from Top

It was a long and tiring flight from Delhi, but as the flight descended into Lisbon, I was greeted with the view of the ‘Sanctuary of Christ the King’ which is a famous Catholic monument and shrine. Inspired by the ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue of Rio de Janeiro, it overlooks the city of Lisbon. The statue of Jesus Christ looked quite majestic with outstretched arms, as if to save the people of the city.

After landing, I had to catch a taxi to get to my hotel. There was quite a queue but the weather was pleasant and everything was systematic so it wasn’t much of an inconvenience. Soon enough, I was on my way to Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel. The staff at the hotel were extremely polite and guided to my suite once I was checked in. Since I wasn’t staying for long, I washed up quickly and headed out with my colleagues to explore the city.