Lisbon

We visited the Lisbon in 2007 and again in 2011. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and like Rome, is built on several hills. The center of the city was rebuilt in a grid pattern the 18 century after an earthquake leveled it. So it is really easy to get around. While our visit in Lisbon was short we strolled down the main promenade from Praca Dom Pedro IV to the Praca do Comercia and visited the Monastery of Saint Jerome. The Monastery church with it's vaulted ceilings intricately carved columns and tomb of Vasco da Gama is worth a visit. We also had a wonderful custard pastry at Pasteis de Belem, next to the Monastery.