Lisboa makes time perceptible. Though it is a bit sad to see a grand city like Lisbon slowly decaying, it’s also very inspirational. Real jewels never lose their shine. Unless of course, once the current lull makes space for new up-winds and the wrong kind of investors populate the stage. As we know from other parts of the world, there is a possibility that greed and nastiness win over sense and respect.

But here is your chance to approach things differently, with respect for the overwhelming history, preserving what this Atlantic crown jewel has to offer. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe, predating all other European capitals. [Part II]