Imagine that America does not exist yet. You are in a city on the edge of the earth, and beyond that there is only the ocean. In such a city, sailors grow up, women sing songs about fate, and they can cook 365 dishes from dried cod. They say that the founder of Lisbon was Odysseus. And the city had many adventures: the Moors and the Spaniards, the plague and earthquakes, the colonial “golden age” and dictatorship. Touch its history and listen to its songs. A historical overview highlights the most important events from the history of Lisbon. All the main attractions of the city and surrounding area are listed in one short list with comments. Detailed essays are devoted to Portuguese cuisine and wines (especially port) and performers of urban folklore - fado music. At the end of each chapter there is a reference section with the necessary addresses, opening hours, our recommendations for restaurants and shops. In the final section “Information for tourists” you will find many facts and tips that will be useful to you even before starting your trip to Lisbon, and a mini phrasebook.