____ on the southwestern coast of Portugal and ____ the Rio Tejo, Lisbon ____ all the delights you'd expect of Portugal's star attraction. Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of the colourful cityscape, but the real delights of discovery ____ in wandering the narrow lanes of Lisbon's lovely backstreets. As bright yellow trams ____ their way through curvy tree-lined streets, Lisboêtas ____ through the old quarters, much as they've done for centuries. Village-life gossip in old Alfama is ____ at the public baths or over fresh bread and wine at tiny patio restaurants. Just outside Lisbon, there's more to ____: the magical setting of Sintra, glorious beaches and traditional fishing villages. Yet, while history is very much alive in ancient Lisbon, its spirit is young. Nightclubs ____ all over town ____ fine use of old spaces, whether on riverside docks or tucked away in eighteenth-century mansions. The Lisbon experience ____ many things, from enjoying a fresh pastry on a petite leafy plaza to window- shopping in elegant Chiado or watching the sunset from an old castle. Situated on the southwestern coast of Portugal and overlooking the Rio Tejo, Lisbon offers all the delights you'd expect of Portugal's star attraction. Gothic cathedrals, ____ monasteries and ____ museums are all part of the ____ cityscape, but the real delights of discovery lie in wandering the ____ lanes of Lisbon's lovely backstreets. As bright yellow trams wind their way through ____ tree-lined streets, Lisboêtas stroll through the old quarters, much as they've done for centuries. Village-life gossip in old Alfama is exchanged at the public baths or over fresh bread and wine at ____ patio restaurants. Just outside Lisbon, there's more to explore: the magical setting of Sintra, glorious beaches and ____ fishing villages. Yet, while history is very much alive in ancient Lisbon, its spirit is young. Nightclubs scattered all over town make ____ use of old spaces, whether on riverside docks or tucked away in ____ mansions. The Lisbon experience encompasses many things, from enjoying a fresh pastry on a petite leafy plaza to window- shopping in elegant Chiado or watching the sunset from an old castle.

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