The Santa Justa Lift or Carmo Lift is an elevator that opened in 1899, connecting the lower streets of Baixa to Carmo Square. Because Lisbon has so many hills, an elevator like this one is very practical in reaching new heights.
Read MoreA low-key and free terraced spot with amazing views of the Tagus River and the red rooftops of Lisbon. It’s nestled along the 28 tram and proves a beautiful respite from hill-climbing and exploring. This vantage point provides sweeping views of Lisbon from the Alfama neighborhood and is rather popular with visitors.
Read MoreA stroll through Seville’s winding streets, with narrow walkways and high walls makes the average tourist feel like a rat stuck in a maze. Every turn leads to a new plaza and new visual delights and sometimes dead ends with gorgeous entryways. Like most older European cities, the streets are narrow but pedestrians can access most anywhere.
Read MoreThe Gothic District or Barri Gòtic in Catalan and Barrio Gótico in Spanish has narrow medieval streets that are in stark contrast with some of Barcelona's more modern neighborhoods. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renovations were made to turn this area into a "Gothic District" with restoration of building facades.
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