Lonely Planet, the tourism guide first published in 1972 has published their ¨Best in Travel 2009¨ tourism guide, naming Lisboa as one of the ten cities in the world to visit next year.
Lisboa is described as a city which ¨combines old world charm with fun¨. In the article written by Stuart Butler the reader is invited to discover the city from the Folk Saints festivities, daily cultural events, through the lively cafe banter and numerous restaurants.
The Lonely Planet guide recommends other destinations including Warsaw, Beirut, Chicago, Glasgow, Sao Paulo, Antwerp, Mexico City, Zurich and Shanghai.
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