7The Westernmost point of continental Europe and one of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon boasts an incredible cultural heritage as evinced by its incredible diversity of architectural styles as well as its many world-class museums. It is also a very modern city with state of the art public transportation and internationally recognized film, music and art festivals for every conceivable taste. With a Mediterranean climate and stunning mosaic pavements throughout, it's easy to lose yourself in this city exploring the many distinct neighborhoods as you sample local fare, shopping and entertainment.