The US newspaper The New York Times dedicated its travel section Travel, both print and online publications, of December 14, to Lisboa. The illustrated article runs several pages, suggesting a 36-hour/weekend itinerary where it describes the diversity and plentiful tourism possibilities in the city.
The New York Times article takes its readers along Lisboa’s traditional neighbourhoods, museums, shops and restaurants, highlighting some of the most characteristic places in the city – Belém Pastries, Pavilhão Chinês, Bairro Alto, Oriente Museum, Thieves Market, S. Roque Church and Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, pointing out its modernity and charm. This weekend itinerary by journalist Elaine Sciolino starts on a Friday at 4pm in Bairro Alto, with its different lifestyles, depending on whether it is visited in the morning, afternoon or at night. The article points out that on these streets everything changes, from the people, to the shops and habits depending on the time of day. The visit continues to the era of the Discoveries and Portuguese colonialism, where the journalist discovers the Oriente Museum and its heritage of the Portuguese presence in the lands of the Rising Sun. On the second day, the reader is invited to wander along one of the most charming historic neighbourhoods of Lisboa, Graça. The visit continues along the shops of Chiado, such as „Loreto“ candle shop, „Ulisses“ glove shop or the „Conserveira de Lisboa“. Later dinner takes place at an avantgarde restaurant near Cais do Sodré with cocktails at a bar in Príncipe Real to end the day’s entertainment. On Sunday morning, the last day of the visit, The New York Times recommends its readers have breakfast at Pastéis de Belém and visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Museum. Published in one of the world’s most prestigious publications, this article portrays a cosmopolitan and modern city that knows how harmonize its rich history with its quality tourism offer, whilst being one of the most sought after European destinations.
Photo: Visit Lisboa