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LisBon

                                                                                   It is one of the most romantic
                                                                                   cities in Europe, perfect for those
                                                                               who love photography and cultural,
                                                                               artistic and social diversification. But
                                                                               also for those who want to combine
                                                                               relaxation, discovery and eco-
                                                                               sustainability, Lisbon is the ideal place
                                                                               to visit for this 2020. A magnificent
                                                                               destination for a holiday that can
                                                                               rediscover peace and serenity with the
                                                                               environment and the urban context. In
                                                                               fact, consider that between 2017 and
                                                                               2021 more than 100,000 trees will be
                                                                               planted, to the delight of citizens and
                                                                               tourists. By 2021, Lisbon will have 347
                                                                               hectares of green area more than in
                                                                               2008. In recent months, visiting Lisbon
                                                                               can be a way to observe a new idea of
                                                                               city, energy efficient and sustainable
                                                                               urban planning. Huge monuments
                                                                               dedicated to the protagonists of
                                              tali conserve un pezzo unico     marine explorations, elegant squares
                                              di gastronomia, adatti anche     and commercial streets in the center,
                                              per un regalo particolare. La    magnificent cathedrals, alleys
                                              versatilità e l’innovazione di   and stairways, themed museums,
                                              questi prodotti hanno permesso   panoramic terraces, historic districts
                                              alla città di incentrare parte   and modern areas: they are must-sees
                                              della produzione sul pesce       for a tourist eager to discover every
                                              conservato. L’oro del Portogallo   corner of the Lusitanian capital. The
                                              è la “sardina portoghese”,       historic tram 28 is the most fascinating
                                              senza pelle e senza spine, in    way to explore the city. Its path winds
                                              olio di oliva e con pezzi di     through the most characteristic
                                                                               neighborhoods (Baixa, Alfama, Barrio
                                              oro alimentare, inscatolata in   Alto and Graça) with its dizzying
                                              una confezione che rispetta la   ups and downs and the very close
                                              profonda nobiltà di un prodotto   distance that in some points separates
                                              artigianale. La produzione       the tram carriage from the walls of
                                              locale comprendere 24 diverse    the houses. A must-see is Alfama,
                                              conserve, dalla sardina al       the characteristic neighborhood
                                              merluzzo, dal polipo al baccalà,   that preserves the ancient soul of
                                                                               Lisbon as well as the area of the
            Parco Eduardo VII                                                  city with the highest concentration
                                                                               of clubs. Romantic and charming,
                                                                               it is a slow-paced neighborhood
                                                                               that should be walked around on
                                                                               foot. Following the appointment of
                                                                               Lisbon as the green capital of Europe
                                                                               2020, a suitable stop for adults and
                                                                               children is the Oceanarium, one of
                                                                               the largest aquariums in the world
                                                                               dedicated to the protection, knowledge
                                                                               and discovery of the ocean. On the
                                                                               other hand, the history of Lisbon is
                                                                               intimately linked to the culture of the
                                                                               sea. Opportunities that can be found
                                                                               throughout the city with some outlets
                                                                               dedicated to the culinary excellence
                                                                               of fish processing. There are countless
                                                                               points of sale of “Comur”, one of the
                                                                               major tourist and culinary references
                                                                               of the European canning industry.
                                                                               The production methods focused on


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