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About the destination Lisbon: Portugal's capital Lisbon is a city of contrasts. Magnificent buildings from the Age of Discovery compete with postmodern structures that also shape the cityscape. The World Expo 1998 was already a glimpse into the future, yet at every corner, visitors are reminded of Lisbon's grand past. An almost dilapidated charm envelops the city, with the greenish shimmering, omnipresent river, a deep blue sky, and a dreamlike light making the peeling remnants of former greatness appear almost romantic. The past and the future are perhaps the two components of Lisbon, while the present gets lost somewhere between the imposing explorer buildings of Belém and the futuristically designed shopping center Amoreiras. People from former colonies create a multicultural mix in the city.